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Shirley Valentine At Hubbard Hall

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The Theatre Company at Hubbard Hall offers something a little different for its spring 2013 production, Shirley Valentine, written by Willy Russell. Shirley Valentine is a one character, transformative comedy, taking the form of a monologue by a middle-aged, working class Liverpool housewife; it focuses on her life before and after a transforming holiday abroad. Shirley Valentine will be performed by Christine Decker. The production is directed by Theater Company Artistic Director John Hadden. Shirley Valentine has earned numerous awards, including the Tony Award for Best Play and Best Actress.
Opening Night is Friday, April 26; performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm through May 12. Tickets cost $25. Hubbard Hall is located at 25 East Main Street in Cambridge, NY. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.hubbardhall.org/theatre or call 518-677-2495.

Lindsey McMahon of Petersburgh Is The 50th County Dairy Princess

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by Bea Peterson
A hundred and ninety people attended the 50th Rensselaer County Dairy Princess Banquet Saturday evening, April 13, at the Pittstown Ambulance Hall. For 50 years young women from Counties across the State and across the country have participated in this program that promotes the Dairy industry. These girls attend events in schools, speak to community associations, appear in parades and county fairs. Their job is to promote the importance of good nutrition, particularly through the consumption of dairy products.
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Berlin Town Board Action – Mixing National Politics And Town Politics

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by Kieron Kramer
At the instigation of Town Supervisor Rob Jaeger, with the avid support of Board Member Richard deLeon, the Berlin Town Board voted unanimously on Thursday, April 11, to pass a resolution in “support of the Second Amendment to protect our country and our people.” Jaeger asked for a roll call vote on the resolution. [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board Action – Mixing National Politics And Town Politics

Grafton Planning Board Action – Slow And Steady

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by Kieron Kramer
In March surveyor Brian Holbritter, representing Lawrence “Jamie” Meracle, Jr.,  presented a plan to the Grafton Planning Board during the informal discussion for a subdivision, located both  in Pittstown and Grafton, of the old Harbinger estate on Edelmann Lane which is near Tamarac Road. Having incorporated the Board’s suggestions, and the suggestions of Pittstown officials, he returned to the Planning Board meeting on Monday, April 15, to continue the informal discussion.
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