Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
By Doug La Rocque
Driving by his weekend residence on East Hollow Road in Petersburgh, you would never know that is where Seth Jones makes some of the most unique blends of hard cider, very popular in a number of New York City restaurants and eateries, and soon he hopes, for sale as well around Eastern New York State. [Read more…] about In Search Of The Wild Apple To Create Unique Blends Of Hard Cider
by Doug La Rocque
Participants walked along Route 2 in Grafton on their way to the Grafton Peace Pagoda last Saturday evening, August 5. [Read more…] about Water Walk For Life Concludes With Commemoration Of Hiroshima And Nagasaki Bombings At Grafton Peace Pagoda
By Doug La Rocque
“When we add these sites to the Superfund National Priorities List, we ensure they are cleaned up for the benefit of the community.” It was with these words Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt announced Monday, July 31, the plant at 14 McCaffrey Street would be among several around the nation added to the list. [Read more…] about EPA Adds Saint-Gobain’s McCaffrey Street Site To The Federal Superfund List
The demolition and removal of the Oak Mitsui building on lower First Street progresses more each working day. The building is completely down with the exception of one small wall. [Read more…] about Mitsui Building Continues To Disappear
Board Discusses Proposed Capital Project; Hires New Teachers
by Alex Brooks
The Hoosick Falls School Board held a workshop session on July 27 to discuss the Capital Project which will be put to a vote in October, seeking the approval of the residents of the District. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls School Board
Repairs To The Petersburgh Water District Part Of The Discussion At Special Town Board Meeting
By Doug La Rocque
From an environmental standpoint, we are looking at “repair, replace and upgrade.” Those are the words of the town’s environmental attorney, Kevin Young, as he explained the steps required to begin the bonding process for repairs to the water district’s equipment, disposal of any PFOA contaminated sediment in the water tank, and the drilling of a new well to replace two existing wells [Read more…] about Petersburgh Town Board Action
submitted by Sabrina Bornt
Congratulations to the 10u Hoosick Falls Fury – 2017 Hudson-Mohawk League Champions!! These girls worked so hard all year and it all paid off in the final games of the season on Monday, July 24. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Fury Softball Team Is Hudson-Mohawk League Champions
By Doug La Rocque
Ariana Hendricks of Berlin will begin her freshman year at Berlin Central this September, but she is already learning what it takes to be a successful and vibrant member of her community. Hendricks recently traveled to Nashville, Tennessee to take part in the National Family Career and Community Leaders of America conference. [Read more…] about Berlin High School Student Earns National Honors At Community Leadership Conference
The Petersburgh Library sponsored a program on Birds on July 24. Josh Pulito, Natural Resources Educator from Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center, taught children all about birds including their adaptations, behavior and habitat. [Read more…] about Bird Program Held In Petersburgh
by Doug La Rocque
The Dollar General Corporation has told The Eastwick Press they plan to hold a grand opening for its new store on Route 22 in Berlin on August 12. In the meantime, the store held what was termed a “soft opening” this past Sunday. [Read more…] about Berlin’s New Dollar General Store Is Open For Business, With The Pomp And Circumstance To Come Later
