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Open Burning Banned Between March 16 And May 15

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submitted by Rik McClave
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) implemented a new open burning regulation that took effect in October 2009. As part of that regulation no open burning is permitted between March 16 and May 15 each year. The regulation also specifies what can and cannot be burned. What can be burned is brush with pieces up to 6 inches in diameter and not more than 8 feet in length. Organic agricultural waste can also be burned. Campfires and ceremonial bonfires are permitted with certain restrictions. Burn barrels, leaf burning, construction debris and burning of any household trash is banned.
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Celebrating Berlin High School’s Artists At The Berlin Library

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The Berlin High School Art Department is proud to present a sample of Student Art Work to the Berlin Community. The First Annual Student Art Show at the Berlin Free Town Library will run until March 30. There will be an official opening on Tuesday, March 13, from 5 to 6:30 pm, including refreshments.
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Grafton Historical Society Meeting

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The Grafton Historical Society’s March meeting will be held at the Grafton Town Hall on March 21 at 7 pm.
The speaker will be Gary Mercer. He will present a program on antique bottles and bottle collecting. Mercer is an avid and nationally known antique bottle collector. He has been collecting old bottles since he was a child on his family farm in Selkirk.
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Cantering Cowpokes Elect Officers

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The 4-H Cantering Cowpokes horse club of Stephentown has kicked off the young year in great style by electing its officers. They are Emma Woolley, President, Sarah French, Vice President, Jackson Burhans, Treasurer, and Christina Shupe, Secretary and news reporter.
Club members have been learning about the anatomy of horses and their unique markings. If any child age 9 to 14 is interested in joining, please contact Betty Gutermuth at 518-658-2192.

Brain Games At The Grafton Community Library

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Come to the Grafton Library on Wednesday, March 14, at 11:30 am and play board games and card games that will give your mind a work out. The Library will have games available, but participants are welcome to bring their own. This event is suggested for adults and senior citizens. It is free and occurs every third Wednesday of the month at the Grafton Community Library.
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Stephentown Veterans Trip To Washington, DC

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The Veterans of Stephentown, are planning a three day bus trip to Washington, DC, on September 12 – 14. The package includes two nights lodging, two breakfasts and two dinners plus a guided city tour of Washington, DC, to view The White House, U.S. Capital, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, FDR Memorial, Washington Monument and World War II, Korean and Vietnam Veterans Memorials. [Read more…] about Stephentown Veterans Trip To Washington, DC

Burn With Extreme Caution

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William H. Rifenburgh Jr., Hoosick Fire Department Chief, advises residents to use extreme caution with outdoor fires this spring “due to a lack of snow pack and the likelihood of a drier than normal spring. Additionally, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Regulation Part 215 prohibits open burning from March 15 through May 15 of each year,” he said.