by David Flint
The Stephentown Memorial Library has shown some remarkable growth over the last five years, and particularly in the past three years it’s as if, in Library Director Laurenne Teachout’s words, the library “has been springing to life.”
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Local News
Congressman Chris Gibson To Hold Town Hall Meeting In Brunswick March 7
Congressman Chris Gibson (NY-20) announced today that he will join with New York State Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin to hold a Town Hall meeting in Brunswick on March 7.
The meeting will begin at 7 pm in the Brunswick Community Center, on Keyes Lane. Congressman Gibson and Assemblyman McLaughlin will make brief remarks and then take questions on federal and state issues.
Gearing Up For St. Paddy’s Day
submitted by Kevin O’Malley
The Town of Hoosick is gearing up for the 20th annual Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade and Irish Festival on March 12. This year the parade will feature marching bands including Capitol Brass Drum Corps, Excelsior Drum Corps, Fyfes and Drums of Olde Saratoga, Galloway Gaelic Pipes and Drums, the Hoosick Falls High School Band and the Taconic Pipe Band. The parade, which will begin at 1 pm, will also feature floats, antique cars and marchers.
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Hoosick Falls Health Center Elects Officers
On Wednesday, January 19, the Hoosick Falls Health Center Board of Directors held their annual meeting and the following officers were elected: [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Health Center Elects Officers
March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month – Free Screenings
No Insurance? No Problem! Cancer Screenings will be offered at no charge for Men 50+ and Women 40+ without health insurance on the following dates:
• March 4 at Kennedy Towers, 2100 6th Avenue in Troy – distribution day for “Fit Kits” (for home testing),10 am – 2 pm;
• March 10 at Hoosick Falls Family Health Center, 16 Danforth St. in Hoosick Falls – Fit Kit Distribution Day – 12 – 2 pm;
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Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department Meetings 1939-1942
transcribed by Rik McClave
Transcribed from the minutes of meetings of the first three years of the Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department are the minutes of the SVFD for meeting #6, 7 and 8.
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Letter To The Editor – Conflict Of Interest – Grafton
To the Editor:
As someone who attended the February meeting of the Grafton Town Board, I feel compelled to respond to the letter to the editor of the Eastwick Press [in the February 25 issue]. A number of questions were asked of the Town Board. [Read more…] about Letter To The Editor – Conflict Of Interest – Grafton
Letter To The Editor – Conflict Of Interest – New Lebanon
To the Editor:
Is anyone in the Town of New Lebanon reading the newspapers? Does no one object to the fact that our town government is allowing multiple family members to serve on boards and in official positions simultaneously? This IS Conflict of Interest. [Read more…] about Letter To The Editor – Conflict Of Interest – New Lebanon
Letter To The Editor – In Support Of DiDonato
Dear Editor,
I write in support of the candidacy of Ric DiDonato for the Hoosick Falls Board of Trustees.
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Student Exchange In Stephentown
GuoJiyan and QuoQing, two Chinese high school students, spent nearly a week in Stephentown with the Cass family as part of their tour of American cities and educational institutions. They were members of a group of 32 students who attended Tech Valley High School this past week to learn about collaborative education, practice English as Tech Valley High students tried out their Chinese and experience American life with host families across the Capital District.
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