Dear Editor:
When is someone in this state going to use some common sense? Lawmakers want to enact a law requiring teenagers to blow into a device to start their cars and then continue to blow into it every 30 minutes to keep their car running – all to prove they have not been drinking.
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Petersburgh
Dogs Dazzle In Petersburgh
submitted by Sherry Bowman-Kluck
Just shy of seventy-five people came to the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center on Tuesday, July 6, to see dogs dancing, flying over and through agility obstacles and performing stunts never seen before. The Dazzle Dogs Show, hosted by the Petersburgh Library, was the kick off event for this year’s summer reading program.
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Petersburgh Library News
The Petersburgh Public Library continues the summer reading program with pre-school story hours on Tuesday mornings at 10. On August 3 join us for “Jungle Jabber” and learn all about the rain forest. August 10 features “Peppy Penguins,” when the penguin puppets will put in an appearance. The final story hour will be on August 17 when “Ice Cream Melt” will be the topic.
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Three Local Students On UAlbany Dean’s List
The following students were named to the University at Albany’s spring 2010 Dean’s List for outstanding academic achievement – Allison Davies of Stephentown, Rachel Hart of Petersburgh and Alysia Parisi of Stephentown.
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Petersburgh Students Named To Morrisville State College Dean’s List
Morrisville State College recently announced that two Petersburgh students were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2010 semester. They are Kaitlyn Hyde and Nathaniel Patsos.
To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must achieve an average of 3.0 to 3.99 for the semester and complete 12 credit hours.
Morrisville State College offers bachelor and associate degrees including a new associate degree in renewable energy technology.
Petersburgh’s Case Against Shaving Mill Dismissed
by Alex Brooks
Petersburgh Town Justice Paul Montgomery sent out his ruling on July 19 in the Town’s enforcement action against Brian O’Donovan concerning his shaving mill operating behind the gravel pit off Church Hollow Road. The Town brought the action to compel O’Donovan to get site plan approval for the shaving mill under its 2003 Site Plan Review Law. O’Donovan and his attorney maintained that he was exempt from this law.
Montgomery came down squarely on the side of O’Donovan, dismissing the Town’s suit and finding that the language of the law supports O’Donovan’s claim that he is exempt. [Read more…] about Petersburgh’s Case Against Shaving Mill Dismissed
Petersburgh Town Board Action – Reprieve On Water Meter Fines
by Alex Brooks
At its meeting on Monday, July 19, the Petersburgh Town Board discussed the Water District bills that were recently sent out. They decided to rescind the $250 charge for those people without working meters for the current billing period because people have not had time to get their meters fixed. They set a September 1 deadline for getting the meters fixed, and the $250 charge will be applied in the January 2011 billing, if meters are not working.
The Board agreed to enroll in Healthy NY, which is a state program offering affordable health care plans for businesses whose employees qualify under the income guidelines. Town employees who work 20 hours or more (who don’t already have health plans from the Town) would be eligible to sign up for one of the plans, and they would pay the premiums themselves so there is no cost to the Town.
Highway Superintendent Ray Harrison said his crew has been cleaning up fallen trees on Armsby Road and cleaning up storm damage, there and elsewhere in Town.
Jeanne Ferland, newly elected President of the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center, reported on the activities of the PVMCC and informed the Board that Susan Nelsen had stepped down from the Presidency after many years of service and that she, Jeanne, had agreed to serve. Joan Buzerac was elected Vice President.
Town Clerk Callie Crisp said the Rabies Clinic held this past weekend was successful, with 60-80 shots given.
Loretta M. Burt
Petersburgh – Loretta M. Lingener Burt, 71, of River Road, Petersburgh, NY, died on Friday, July 16, 2010, at her home surrounded by her loving family under the care of Community Hospice of Rensselaer County.
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Petersburgh Library News
The Petersburgh Public Library will kick off its “Make a Splash – Read” Summer Reading Program on Tuesday, July 6, at 7 pm with a performance by Caryn Tindall’s unique and fascinating dog performing team, the Dazzle Dogs. Each act is filled with poetic movement and incredible dog feats as the dogs dance, show their agility and do tricks, all to music. They will mesmerize and delight audiences of all ages. The Dazzle Dogs program will be held at the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center next door to the Library.
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Petersburgh Passes Revised Water Law
by Erin Hogan and Alex Brooks
The spot light in the Petersburgh Town Board meeting on June 21 was on the proposed water district law revisions. The law was passed after much discussion about the revisions and other issues with the water district. There were complaints from the public regarding the quality of the water, the way it is tested and about Water District Superintendent Todd Stradinger. Supervisor Schaaphok agreed that sometimes the water district gets overlooked. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Passes Revised Water Law