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Motocross In Stephentown Raises Environmental Concerns

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by David Flint
Although Howard Commander’s attorney submitted what he termed was “99 point something percent of our completed application” for a proposed Motocross park in the south end of Town, the Stephentown Zoning Board decided to wait till next month for a 100% complete document. At the meeting on November 3, attorney Francis Roche acknowledged that there may be a couple of loose ends. One is a pending archeological report from the State Historic Preservation Office and the other is a question as to whether the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation will have more to say about wetlands protection.
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The Stephentown Election

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by David Flint
In Stephentown Larry Eckhardt, running unopposed with Republican endorsement, was reelected with 457 votes for a second two year term. The two Council seats were won by Bill Jennings, Democrat incumbent, with 380 votes and newcomer John Meekins, the Republican Party candidate, registered Conservative, with 333 votes. Republican Jason Guilbeault and Democrat Alice Caton trailed in the Town Council race with 288 and 244 votes respectively.
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Veterans Memorial Service In Stephentown

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In accord with the President’s Veterans Day Proclamation encouraging all Americans to recognize the valor and sacrifice of our veterans through appropriate public ceremonies and private prayers, the Veterans of Stephentown invite everyone to attend a Memorial Service on Saturday, November 12, at the Veterans Park in Stephentown. The service starts at 11 am. Guest speaker will be Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen Jimino.

Benefit Supper For Afton Redick

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There will be an all you can eat Spaghetti Supper Benefit from 4 to 7 pm on Saturday, November 19, at the Berlin Firehouse. Proceeds will help to defray medical expenses resulting from a traumatic head injury to 2007 Berlin Central School graduate Afton Redick. The cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children.
If you would like to volunteer or make a donation,  please contact Barb Staples at 658-2510.