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HAYC3 Butterfly Project

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The Butterfly Project is a program that helps donate slightly used prom dresses to help make the dreams come true for some young girl who wants to attend her high school prom but may not be able to afford a dress.
“The Butterfly Project is all about making girls in our community feel special during one of their important events in high school,” said Aelish Nealon, Executive Director of HAYC3.
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Letter To The Editor – A Conflict of Interest In New Lebanon

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To the Editor;
I am writing to address the extreme Conflict of Interest surrounding  appointments made at the Town Board Meeting of the Town of New Lebanon on 3-14-2012.  The Ethics Board has had two vacancies for some years now and one member is absent for five months of every year, and should also step down. In January of 2012, there were only two present and available members of the Ethics Board, but there was also an applicant that was highly qualified and had served for the final six weeks of 2011 to complete a newly vacated seat. [Read more…] about Letter To The Editor – A Conflict of Interest In New Lebanon

Letter To The Editor – Shocked By Bond Behavior

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To the Editor:
I am shocked that the Berlin Board of Education did not approve of the Bond.
These people were voted to represent the people of the District. In December, the people residing in the District voted and approved the Bond issue. The BOE should now represent the people and vote to approve the Bond. [Read more…] about Letter To The Editor – Shocked By Bond Behavior

Hunter Education Course In Berlin

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A hunter education class sponsored by the Rensselaer County Sportsman Education Program will be offered at the Berlin Rod and Gun Club on Plank Road in Berlin on Monday, April 30, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, Friday, May 4, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm and Saturday, May 5, from 8 am to 4:30 pm. All three sessions must be attended and students must demonstrate proper attitude and safety and pass the test. This course is free, but you must pre-register by calling Rob at 518-573-4261.
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Hoosick Falls History Books In Stock

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The Louis Miller Museum has purchased an additional 50 books, The Community of Hoosick Falls – Circa 1950,written by Barbara Burke Simoneau.  To date, we have sold three hundred books.  We are receiving orders for the book, and we now have them on hand.  They can be purchased at the Museum, Thorpe’s Pharmacy and the Parisi Designs (former Upsy Daisy). If you missed out on this great book about Hoosick Falls in the early fifties, purchase a copy today.

Music And Art Cafe At PVMCC

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On Friday, April 20, the Music and Art Cafe will feature Karen Webster and Friends from 7 to 9 pm at the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center. This month, Webster will play piano and be accompanied by Leslie Green on the oboe, Martha von Schilgen on the fiddle and Dan Lamontagne on percussion. Don’t miss this eclectic blend of original, classical and Celtic music. Admission is $5 per person, $8 per couple, and children under 18 are admitted free.