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Letter To The Editor – Corrections?

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To The Editor:
I attended both the Hoosick Falls Village and the Hoosick Town Board meetings last week, and I would like to correct some of the information in the articles in the October 14 issue.
I did not hear anyone on the Village Board say they did not know the Green Heights sub-division contract with the Town was expiring, although Supervisor Cipperly did say he was unaware. And I believe it was Greg Laurin, not Morin, who spoke on behalf of the Green Heights residents, chastising Mr. Cipperly for his lack of awareness.
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Berlin Harvest Bazaar

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The Second Annual Berlin Community Harvest Bazaar, a benefit for the Berlin Community Food Closet, will be held on Sunday, October 30, from 1 to 4 pm at the Berlin Seventh Day Baptist Church on North Main Street. The event will feature children’s crafts, children’s games (with guaranteed prizes), a cookie walk and seasonal refreshments such as apple cider donuts, hot chocolate and caramel popcorn. [Read more…] about Berlin Harvest Bazaar

Bright Colors At The Berlin Library

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Bright colors and flowers are among the subjects of paintings to be on display at the Berlin Free Town Library. The artwork by Crescenza (Grace) Zema of Stephentown is on exhibit through November 12. Her paintings reflect a love of nature and wildlife, and, although winter is on the way, the viewer will see more of springtime in much of what she has painted.
This mostly self-taught artist did study briefly with fellow painter Lee Blum of Waccabuc, NY. She has previously shown in various other libraries and galleries in the State. To contact Grace and see more of her paintings, call 518-733-5868.

Registration For Holiday Workshops At Tamarac HS Closes Next Week

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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County will present Holiday Workshops on Wednesday, November 9, at Tamarac High School. Three hands-on holiday projects will be offered. Registration for a one-hour workshop is $10 or $5 for enrolled 4-H volunteers. Registration will open at 6:15 pm. Sessions will begin at 6:30 pm
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Stephentown Texas Hold’em

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The Veterans of Stephentown  will hold a Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, November 5, in the Stephentown Fire Hall, located on Grange Hall Road in Stephentown. The doors will open at 5 pm and close at 6 pm. Play begins at 6:15 sharp.
A free buffet will be served at the first break.
No advance registration is required, and a donation of $35 per player will be accepted. Players can make an additional $10 donation at the door for 1,000 extra chips. This tournament will pay one place for every ten players with a minimum of four places.
For more information, please call Tom McVeigh at 518-658-2448.