by David Flint
The Cub Scouts of Webelos Den 1 in Stephentown Pack 911 received awards last week for the great work they did last month in helping to restore a historic cemetery in North Stephentown. The Scouts are Lane Pelletier, Andrew Joyes, Wyatt Cameron and Gavin Bink. Under the direction of David Cummings, a member of the Stephentown Historical Society Cemeteries Committee and Gavin’s grandfather, the boys spent a number of hours clearing brush from the overgrown Arnold cemetery, unearthing bases and resetting toppled gravestones.
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Hoosick Planning Board Action
by Bea Peterson
The first to appear before the Planning Board at its Monday, November 19, meeting was Kendal Baker. He was representing the Nelson family that has a farm on Pine Valley Road. This was an initial conference. The Nelsons wish to divide the 365 acre property into three parcels for a simple subdivision. The first parcel would consist of the main farmhouse and barns and cleared land of approximately 171 acres. The second parcel would consist of a small bungalow with 167 acres and the third parcel would be a 27 acre wooded lot. Baker explained that parcel two contains a spring that would require a water easement. Baker will return to the Board next month with the property survey.
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Grafton Planning Board Action – Two And A Half Men
by Kieron Kramer
What if you called a meeting and nobody came? You’d call it the November Grafton Planning Board meeting and go home to watch television. At least that’s what the four men of the Planning Board said they were going to do. Planning Board Member Owen Grandjean seems partial to the show “Two and a Half Men.”
The Board approved the minutes of the September and October meetings and hearings unanimously. Board Member Arthur Surprise was absent. There was no new business, no old business and no informal discussion. Even Bill Darling wasn’t there. Only three people were in attendance – two were friends and family of the Board, one was a gent who came to meet someone.
Troop 222’s Wreath Sale Successful
submitted by Andrew Zlotnick
Boy Scouts from Troop 222 in Petersburgh sold wreaths as a fundraiser on Sunday, November 18, at the Stewart’s shops in Berlin and Hoosick. The boys had a very successful sale, and they thank everyone who purchased wreaths or made donations to the Troop. Part of the proceeds from the sale will be going to help fund the boys’ summer camp costs. [Read more…] about Troop 222’s Wreath Sale Successful
Hoosick Falls Boy Scouts Hike Up Mount Greylock
submitted by Conner Zedalis
Boy Scout Troop 65 from Hoosick Falls hiked to the 3,491 foot summit of Mt. Greylock located in North Adams, MA, on October 21. The ten mile round trip hike took approximately five and a half hours, and the scouts enjoyed lunch, hot cocoa and extraordinary views at the summit. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Boy Scouts Hike Up Mount Greylock
Horses Everywhere
submitted by Christina Shupe
The Cantering Cowpokes 4-H club took a trip to the annual Equine Affaire on Saturday, November 10. Leaving early in the morning, members Emma Woolley, Lindsey Oswald and Christina Shupe and leaders Betty Gutermuth, Laura Sicko, Monica Shupe and Amber Oswald drove to the Big E in Springfield, MA.
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Open House At The Berlin Library
The Board of Trustees cordially invites the public to the Berlin Free Town Library Holiday Open House. The open house will be at the Library on Saturday, December 1, from 4 to 6 pm. Come and have a relaxed visit with neighbors who are long time friends and meet new neighbors as well. Light refreshments will be provided by the Board along with live and lively music.
Dunn Memorial Bridge Presentation At The Poestenkill Historical Society
The Poestenkill Historical Society will meet on Tuesday, November 27, at 7 pm in the Poestenkill Town Hall (Rte. 351). This November’s program will feature Mark Bodner as guest speaker. Bodner has done much historical research on the Dunn Memorial Bridge, officially known as the Private Parker F. Dunn Memorial Bridge.
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Stephentown Community Tree Lighting
Stephentown will be having a community tree lighting on Sunday, December 2, at 6 pm in the Veterans Park. Come bring in the holiday season with fellow members of the community, caroling and hot cocoa.
Win Gift Cards At The Grafton Library
Just in time for the holiday season, the Grafton Community Library will raffle a super Holiday Gift Card basket to benefit the Library. The winning ticket will be drawn on Wednesday, December 12, at the Library. Tickets cost one dollar each or six tickets for five dollars.
The basket features a fifty dollar Brunswick Barbecue and Brew gift certificate, a twenty-five dollar gift certificate to Grafton’s Town Store and a fifteen dollar Subway gift card. [Read more…] about Win Gift Cards At The Grafton Library