by Thaddeus Flint
What happens in New Lebanon stays in New Lebanon – at least for the moment. A vote at Tuesday’s Board meeting on the enactment of proposed Local Law #1, which would have sent allegations of ethical impropriety to the Columbia County Ethics Board and dissolved the local ethics board, failed to pass.
“The matter is effectively dead,” said Town Clerk Colleen Teal. Although it could be brought back at a later time, she noted. With such a close vote – a tie in fact – it would be only a small surprise should the item re-appear on some future agenda. [Read more…] about New Lebanon Ethics Board Will Stay Put
Local News
Village of Hoosick Falls Board Action – Niel Stowell Commended For 25 Years Of Service
by Bea Peterson
The first order of business for Mayor Matt Monahan at the Hoosick Falls Village Board meeting on Tuesday, October 9, was to recognize Highway Superintendent Niel Stowell for 25 years of service to the Village.
Deputy Mayor Paul Haynes reported that the fiscal year end shows the Village didn’t have to use any of the fund balance set aside for the year. The Water Department had a $37,000 surplus and the Wastewater Department had a $35,000 surplus.
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St. Mary’s Academy Cow Plop And Car Show
by Pat Hayes and Bea Peterson
It was cool and overcast Sunday, October 7, for the Annual St. Mary’s Academy Cow Plop and Car Show at the Town of Hoosick Athletic Fields. Youngsters were oblivious to the weather as they enjoyed hay rides, bouncy bounce, pumpkin painting, games and laser tag from morning to afternoon. There was plenty of food for everyone, plus raffles, a silent auction, politicians and, of course, the main event – the Cow Plop.
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San Damiano Food Pantry Keeps On Giving
by Alex Brooks
The food pantry run by San Damiano Family Support Services continues to be busy, serving about 50 families a month from its building near the top of Potter Hill in Petersburgh, NY. This food pantry has been in continuous operation since 1984. The pantry gets most of its food from the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY in Latham.
The food pantry invites people who can’t afford to buy food to call them on Monday or Tuesday from 10 am to 2 pm to request food assistance. The phone number is 658-3530.
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Suicide Prevention Walk
More than 125 people gathered outside St. Mark’s Church in Hoosick Falls on Sunday to participate in the HAYC3 third annual Suicide Prevention Walk. Many people, affected by the loss of a loved one through suicide, signed prayer flags and hung them on lines strung in front of the Church. Others placed names on luminaries commemorating lost friends or family. The Immaculate Conception Church bell tolled as the walk began down Main Street to John Street, then Church Street to the point and back up Main Street. [Read more…] about Suicide Prevention Walk
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Berlin And Stephentown Youth Celebrate National 4-H Week
submitted by Betty Gutermuth
October 7-13 is National 4-H Week, and Rensselaer County is celebrating the 4-H youth who have made an impact on the community and who are stepping up to the challenges of a complex and changing world. On October 9 at the Berlin Free Town Library, 4-H youth had a display featuring the local Stephentown/Berlin 4-H club. They also plan to connect with the community later in the month by planting daffodils in each of the Veterans Memorial gardens located in Stephentown and Berlin.
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Hoosick Lions Cook Out
The Town of Hoosick Lions Club will again be cooking out, rain or shine, at the Saturday, October 20, Fall Festival held annually at the Hoosick Falls Central School. The event runs from 9 am to 3 pm. For those of you having a craft booth inside, you will have the opportunity to have your food order placed by one of our Lions and have it delivered right to you! No need to leave your items unattended!
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The DAR Good Citizen From HFCS Is Frankie Pearson
Frankie Pearson, daughter of Robert Pearson and Carol Simmons of Hoosick Falls, has been selected as the HFCS’ DAR Good Citizen for possessing the following qualities: [Read more…] about The DAR Good Citizen From HFCS Is Frankie Pearson
Free Books At The Petersburgh Public Library
The Petersburgh Public Library invites everyone to stop by the Library for free books. For one week only, October 15-20, books and videos in the vestibule are free! The Library needs to clear space for new donations so at the end of the week there will be house cleaning, and we will have space for more donations. So, please stop by and see if there is a treasured book you would like to take home.
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