Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by Alex Brooks
A bill sponsored by State Senator Kathy Marchione revising statute of limitation law relating to “toxic torts” was signed by Governor Cuomo on July 21. The intent of this bill is simple – to preserve the right of people who have been sick [Read more…] about Marchione’s Statute Of Limitations Bill Regarding Claims Against Toxic Polluters Is Signed By Governor Cuomo
A few of the contributers of the “Remembrances of the Old Families of Petersburgh” gathered for a group picture: Sandra Davis, David Hewitt, Jane and Daniel McCumber,
[Read more…] about Remembering The Old Families Of Petersburgh
The United Methodist Church will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on August 1, [Read more…] about Give Blood – Give Life
By Doug La Rocque
On July 13, State Senator Kathy Marchione, Rensselaer County Executive Kathy Jimino and leaders of the Rensselaer Fire and EMS Community gathered at the new Defreestville Fire Station to formally announce the awarding of the $750,000 NYS grant for [Read more…] about 750 Thousand Dollar Grant To Purchase New Pagers For Rensselaer County Emergency Service Providers
By Doug La Rocque
Please don’t label them “ghostbusters,” said Gary Robusto of the Tri-City New York Paranormal Society. “We are investigators.” That is what he and his teams have been [Read more…] about An Evening With The Paranormal In Grafton
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center will host an American Red Cross Blood drive on Thursday, August 4, 11:30 am to 5 pm in its employee cafeteria. This drive provides an opportunity [Read more…] about Southwestern Vermont Medical Center Hosts Blood Drive August 4
The Petersburgh Public Library will once again have a 3D printer available for demonstration and making something of your choosing. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, August 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19 from 3 to 5 pm and [Read more…] about Petersburgh Library Events
The deadline for registrations for the fall Taconic Valley Soccer Club soccer program is fast approaching. Registrations and money are due Monday August 1st. If you need a copy [Read more…] about Time To Sign Up For Fall Soccer
by Alex Brooks
At the Petersburgh Town Board meeting on Monday July 18, Supervisor Webster said there has been some seepage of water out of the closed landfill, which is at the top of Jones Hollow Road near the Berlin town line. This leachate is making its way into surface streams which carry it down into the Little Hoosic River. Initial tests of the leachate showed PFOA levels of over 4,000 parts per trillion, [Read more…] about Leachate From Petersburgh Landfill Has High PFOA Level
The Rensselaer County Department of Health is offering blood testing for PFOA at no charge to Petersburgh residents. The clinic will be at the Petersburgh Veterans Community Center (PVMCC) In Petersburgh on Saturday, July 23 from 9 am to 2 pm. Please call 518-402-7950 for an appointment.
