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Music to Help Feed the Hungry

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Submitted by Mark Emanatian
Join us on Sunday, November 6, from 2 to 8 pm at the Rustic Barn Pub, 150 Speigletown Rd, for Foodstock 8. This event is a benefit concert for The Food Pantries of the Capital District, featuring six hours of music and peace to feed the hungry. Participating bands include Northern Borne, The Hilltown Ramblers, The Tyes, Soul Sky, Bob Barker Band, and The Mushroom Men. Entry fee for the event is a suggested donation of $10 and/or donations of food, infant, and/or hygiene products, such as:

  • Canned proteins
  • Peanut butter
  • Canned fruits and vegetables
  • Starches (rice, pasta, oatmeal, pancake mix, etc.).
  • Diapers
  • Formula
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Paper towels
  • Laundry soap
  • and much more

Suggested items include foods low in fat, sugar, and sodium. Foods to avoid include those that are home canned, outdated, having no label, or in a glass jar. No registration is necessary. [Read more…] about Music to Help Feed the Hungry

Community Walk

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The Town of New Lebanon Recreation Commission has scheduled the fourth community walk for Saturday, November 12, from 10 am to noon. This will be a guided walk through the Hand Hollow Conservation Area, 4079 County Rt. 9, East Chatham. The walk will be led by East Chatham resident Joanna Ezinga. A long distance adventurer, Joanna has trekked thousands of miles in the US and abroad by foot, bike, and kayak. [Read more…] about Community Walk

Hoosick Falls Veterans Day Program

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On Friday, November 11, at 4 pm, The Friends of the Bennington Battlefield will present “We Remember the Battle,” a program in honor of veterans. The event will take place in the red brick house located down the hill from the main gate of the battlefield, 30 Caretakers Road.

This program will feature members of the Friends group sharing the experiences of several of the people whose lives were touched by the Battle of Bennington, including a newly uncovered account, which has never before been published. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Veterans Day Program

Stephentown Town Board Meeting

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By Denise Wright
The October 17 meeting of the Stephentown Board focused on many community-driven activities. 

After the public hearing on the solar moratorium, the Board paid the minutes and bills. The presenter mentioned during the transfer station report that the paint care program has been running smoothly. Four new paint can storage containers have been placed at the station; however, the goal will be to reduce down to two storage containers. In the future, there will be some examination of how to increase revenue at the transfer station.  [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board Meeting

Petersburgh Town Board Meeting

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By Denise Wright
The October 17 meeting of the Petersburgh Town Board had some enthusiastic conversations about several plans and events throughout the Town ranging from employment, budget, and building projects. 

Supervisor Murray reported that November’s meeting would have several presentations about PFOA, and she encouraged residents to attend if they wished to learn more. She noted that, presently, the Town Clerk does not have access to the town’s Facebook page but that they are working on getting her access. This way, she can download information for residents to use. The Town Board discussed the Town audit. Murray thanked the Town Clerk for assisting by pulling data. She hopes to get information on the website after the Board has had time to read it. Still, she wanted everyone to know that all the recommendations for record-keeping and the approval process for dispersing funds now are being addressed. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Town Board Meeting

Snowmobile Safety Course 

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On Saturday, November 12, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, there will be a New York State (NYS) snowmobile safety course held at the Grafton VFW and Fire Hall, 581 South Rd. Lunch and snacks will be provided by the Grafton Trailblazers. Please bring a pen or pencil, as well as warm cloths, as a portion of the class will be outdoors. All registrants must be at least 10 years of age by the date of the course. Parents are encouraged to attend and participate. Completion of this course will result in receiving a NYS snowmobile safety certificate. 

There is no charge to register and take this course. To register, visit https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/188092. For more information, call Jim Blessing at 518-469-2656.

Sycaway Traffic Concerns Dominate Brunswick Meeting

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by Doug La Rocque
Ever since the Aldi complex and Hannaford projects were introduced along Hoosick Road (NYS Route 7) residents of the Sycaway neighborhood have been attending Board meetings complaining about what has been labeled as cut through traffic along Oswego and Oneida Avenues, as well as Greene and Genesse Streets, to get to the recently opened Hannaford store or the new traffic light at the end of Lord Avenue. They speak of the volume of vehicles using these narrow roadways, the excess speed, callous and dangerous behavior, as well as litter. Several of the residents say they are now in fear for their families and pets when [Read more…] about Sycaway Traffic Concerns Dominate Brunswick Meeting

Elks Charity Fundraiser

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On Monday, October 10, the Brunswick Elks Lodge 2556, under the leadership of Exalted Ruler Mike Pendergast and House Committee Chair Rick Seguin, hosted a turkey dinner fundraiser. The dinner was served by the men and ladies of the Elks to a sold out crowd at their lodge on Rt. 2 in Eagle Mills. A large number of take-out orders were also served, with all proceeds being donated to support the Grafton Food Pantry at Our Lady of the Snow Church, Owens Rd, Cropseyville. The Pantry is open 10 am to 2 pm, every Saturday. It serves  guests from the eastern Rensselaer County area including Brunswick, Grafton, Petersburgh, Berlin, and Hoosick Falls. Anyone in need is welcome. The pantry provides canned staples, baking necessities, eggs, dairy and cheese items, all areas of personal care, frozen and fresh meat, bread, fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as dog and cat food. [Read more…] about Elks Charity Fundraiser