by Alex Brooks
At a Special Grafton Town Board Meeting held on Wednesday, April 18, the Board met to discuss creating a new web site for the Town. Town Supervisor Ray Darling was unable to attend the meeting so it was run by Deputy Supervisor Cathy Goyer.
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Local News
Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department Open House
by David Flint
The Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department, participating in the 2nd Annual Statewide RecruitNY Program, held an Open House at the Fire Station on Saturday, April 21. Firefighters had the Station standing tall and all the shiny equipment out front on display. [Read more…] about Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department Open House
Heavenly Quilters Raise $1,200 For Stephentown Library
by David Flint
Stephentown resident Andrea Beckwith was the winner of the Heavenly Quilters’ annual Quilt Raffle but the community, through the Stephentown Memorial Library, was also a big time winner. The Quilters held their drawing on Tuesday morning at the Federated Church’s Pearce Hall. The beautiful 102 x 106 inch sampler quilt goes to Beckwith and $1,200 in proceeds from the raffle goes to the Library.
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Pre-Kentucky Derby Benefit; Derby Hat Contest Optional
The Derby Club of Hoosick Falls will host a Pre-Kentucky Derby Celebration on Friday, May 4. The track location for the event will be the St. Stanislaw Hall, 12 Mechanic Street, Hoosick Falls, with post time at 6 pm. Dress code is your favorite silks whether formal, informal or casual. [Read more…] about Pre-Kentucky Derby Benefit; Derby Hat Contest Optional
Threesome Anyone
Hoosick Falls Police Blotter – April 15 to April 22, 2012
Sunday, April 15 – Investigation of a Domestic Dispute on Main Street
Investigation of Criminal Mischief on Wilder Avenue
Investigation of a Domestic Dispute on Church Street. Arrested was 23 year old Frederick Stager of 114 Church Street, Hoosick Falls, for Assault 3rd, Criminal Trespass and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. He was remanded to the Rensselaer County Jail in lieu of $500 bail.
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New Lebanon Central School Memorial Day Assembly
On Wednesday, May 23, at 9 am, the New Lebanon Jr./Sr. High School will be hosting its second annual Memorial Day Assembly to honor our servicemen and women and all who gave their lives in defense of our country. This year we are proud to welcome Congressman and US Army Veteran Chris Gibson as our featured speaker.
All veterans and current members of any branch of the military are invited to join the American Legion Post #1236 of New Lebanon and the Berkshire Chapter 65 Vietnam Veterans of America in the high school gymnasium as our honored guests. Family and community members are also welcome and encouraged to attend the festivities in memory of our fallen heroes and in celebration of those who serve.
Hoosical Chairs
Find a one of a kind Mother’s Day Gift at Hoosical Chairs; your mother is a one of a kind. Doesn’t she deserve a Mother’s Day Gift that’s just as special and unique? Find it at HAYC3’s inaugural Hoosical Chairs Exhibit and Auction on Saturday, May 12, at 7 pm.
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Petersburgh Library News
The Petersburgh Public Library annual Plant, Book and Bake Sale will be held Saturday, May 19, from 9 am to 1 pm. Donations of plants and baked goods would be greatly appreciated. Proceeds from the sale will help fund the summer reading program, the purchase of audio books and electronic books for the Kindle®, Nook® and other electronic devices.
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Grafton Library Seeks Plant Donations
On Saturday, May 19, from 8 am to 1 pm, the Grafton Community Library will have a plant sale to benefit the Lillis Bunce Memorial Award. The Library will gladly welcome donations of plants during the week of May 13. Plants may be dropped off at the rear of the building, located at 2455 NY Route 2. Call 658-3422 with any questions about plant donations.