Help support your Community Center by laughing with some of the funniest comedians from our area in a special event to benefit the PVMCC on Saturday, March 14, at 7:30 pm.
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Petersburgh
Executive Session Held With CEO
The Petersburgh Town Board held a special meeting on Monday, February 23. With only one town resident in attendance, the Board immediately convened an executive session with the Code Enforcement Officer, Martin Conboy. The executive session lasted 95 minutes. At the conclusion of the executive session, the Board immediately made a motion to adjourn. Prior to adjournment, Supervisor Krahforst indicated that the purpose of executive session was to review and discuss the job description for the Code Enforcement Officer, and to discuss communication between Town departments, specifically between the Building Department and the Town Board.
Petersburgh Town Board Action – Highway Department Critic Sounds Off
by Alex Brooks
The Petersburgh Town Board meeting began with a lengthy complaint from Dayfoot Road resident Mike Dundas about what he saw as the shortcomings of Highway Superintendent Rob Cottrell and the job he is doing of clearing the roads. Dundas’ complaint was wide-ranging, from complaints about the clearing of his own road to practices of the Highway Department that he observed and thought to be inefficient. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Town Board Action – Highway Department Critic Sounds Off
Fun And Prizes At Petersburgh Ice Fishing Derby
The Petersburgh Rod and Gun Club held its 4th Annual Ice Fishing Derby at Dyken Pond on February 7, with 74 adults and seven children participating.
Winners are:
Adult Class
Perch
1st Anthony Ray – 9¾”
2nd Dave Yerke – 9¾”
3rd Luke Palmer – 9¼”
Pickerel
1st Bill Gundrum Jr. – 20½”
2nd Scott Pelletier – 20¼”
3rd Andre Jones – 20”
Adult payout was $225 for first, $100 for second, and $50 for third.
Children (12 and under)
Winners:
Pickerel
1st Daune Harrison Jr – 17½”
2nd Lillian von Schilgen – 17¼”
3rd Phil Oakes II – 15½”
Cash prizes were $20, $10 and $5 for first, second and third.
Sponsored Prizes donated by local people and businesses were also given out to entrants. First place went to Pete Elie. He won a $150 Cabela’s gift card. Second place, a truckload of wood, went to Everton Headley, and third place, a Cabela’s $50 gift card, to Angel Matte.
Raffle tickets were also sold. The 50/50 raffle was won by Jess Babcock.
The Derby included free hot dogs and hamburgs at the end of the event. It was a fun day for all.
Scout Troop 222 Helps Out At Church
submitted by Scoutmaster Andy Zlotnick
Petersburgh Scout Troop 222 participated in this year’s Scout Sunday on February 8 at our Lady of the Snow Mission Church in Grafton NY. [Read more…] about Scout Troop 222 Helps Out At Church
Notice To The Residents Of Berlin And Petersburgh
submitted by Berlin Town Clerk Anne Maxon
It has come to my attention that some users of the Berlin Transfer Station are upset because the attendants are asking to see their Transfer Station permit.
Since the Transfer Station began on May 1, 1994, it has been a requirement to have a permit to use the facility. The sign at the entrance states this clearly.
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Petersburgh Boy Scout Troop 222 Has Successful Day At Klondike Derby
submitted by Scoutmaster Andy Zlotnick
Boy Scout Troop 222 out of Petersburgh entered two sleds in the Twin Rivers Council, Mahikan District Klondike Derby this year held at the Rotary Scout Reservation in Poestenkill, NY. Both sleds were built by scouts in the troop over the years and held up very well in this year’s competition. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Boy Scout Troop 222 Has Successful Day At Klondike Derby
Petersburgh Library Events
The Petersburgh Public Library will have another Lego building event on Wednesday, February 11 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Everyone is invited to stop by the library and use your imagination to build Lego creations. The ones built last month are on display in the library and will be either dismantled or added to on Wednesday.
Drop in Valentine’s Day craft will be Tuesday, February 10 from 3:30 to 5:30, Wednesday, February 11 from 4:30 – 6:30 or Saturday, February 14 from 10 till noon. Stop by to make a woven heart basket.
Everyone who enjoys knitting or crocheting or would like to learn is invited to come to the library on Wednesdays at 4 pm when the knitting group meets. It is fun to see the projects everyone is working on.
The library book discussion group will meet on Wednesday, February 11 at 7 pm. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand will be discussed. Please join us for the discussion.
Preschool story hour is held on Tuesday mornings at 11 and will meet on February 10 and 24. All preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to attend. February 10 will be a Valentine’s Day celebration.
Petersburgh Sunshine Seniors Present Andy Cooney – Get YourTickets!
The Petersburgh Sunshine Seniors is presenting highly acclaimed Irish Singer, Andy Cooney, at the Petersburgh Veteran’s Memorial Community Center (PVMCC) on Friday April 10 from 7 to 9 pm.
From his sold-out appearance at Carnegie Hall on December 8, 2009, Andy Cooney has taken the Irish-American music scene by storm. He was christened by The New York Times as “Irish America’s Favorite Son”. His outstanding voice and dynamic stage presence makes him a favorite with audiences as he renders songs ranging from all-time favorites like “Galway Bay” and “Danny Boy” to songs from his hit records “The Irish Wedding Song”, “Boston Rose” and “Daughter of Mine”. Andy’s talent and versatility provide the ability to deliver a song directly to the hearts of his listeners.
Upscale desserts prepared by chef Justin Rice will be available for purchase. A portion of those proceeds will go to the Everett Wagar Senior Center food pantry.
Get your tickets early. A minimum of 60 tickets need to be sold for the show to go on. Tickets bought before March 15th will include a free raffle ticket.Tickets are available at Papas Pizza, The Petersburgh Library and Hewitt’s Market. Or contact Mary Lou Walters at 518-658-0136 or marylouwalters@taconic.net.
Hudson Valley Students Named to Deans’ List for Fall 2014 Term
More than 1300 students at Hudson Valley Community College were recently named to the college’s Deans’ List for the Fall 2014 term. Students named to the Dean’s List have a term grade point average between 3.0 to 3.49.
Those honored include:
Tucker Connally of Berlin, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.
Eric Kaufmann of Hoosick, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program.
Lajuana Berry of Petersburgh, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.
Tyler Gagnon of Petersburgh, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.
Brigitte Goldstein of Petersburgh, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.
Brandy Morine of Petersburgh, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.
Erika Pelletier of Petersburgh, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.
Kayla Tobin of Petersburgh, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.
Nick Howard of Stephentown, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.
Abbey Peterson of Stephentown, who is studying in the Nursing academic program.
Elizabeth Rathbun of Stephentown, who is studying in the Biological Sciences academic program.
Samantha Spaniol of Stephentown, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.
Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College offers 75 degree and certificate programs in four schools: Business; Engineering and Industrial Technologies; Health Science; and Liberal Arts and Sciences; it has an enrollment of more than 12,000 students,and has more than 75,000 alumni.