Southern Vermont College (SVC) is excited to announce a new scholarship opportunity available to qualified students from neighboring communities, a savings that will bring tuition for the small, private, career-launching liberal arts college closer in line with state institutions. [Read more…] about Southern Vermont College Introduces The Good Neighbor Scholarship for Students in Area Communities
Petersburgh
Petersburgh Voting Results
by Alex Brooks
Turnout was low in Petersburgh as in other towns – 222 voters came to the polls. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Voting Results
Blowin’ In The Wind
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Halloween Comes To Eastern Rensselaer County
By Doug La Rocque
Halloween became both a learning experience and a time for some fun for both old and young this year. [Read more…] about Halloween Comes To Eastern Rensselaer County
Truck Accident In Petersburgh
The owner, right, of the pickup truck looks at the damage after he was hit from the rear by a logging truck Tuesday afternoon. [Read more…] about Truck Accident In Petersburgh
Petersburgh Budget Shows Tax Levy Increase of 4.8%
by Alex Brooks
There was a good turnout to the public hearing on the Petersburgh Budget on Monday November 2. Apparently the word had got out that the Town intended to exceed the NYS Tax Cap and many residents wanted to know why and by how much. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Budget Shows Tax Levy Increase of 4.8%
Petersburgh Home Destroyed By Fire
by Steve Bradley
A home at 103 Rabbit College Road was destroyed by fire Monday evening. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Home Destroyed By Fire
Petersburgh Election
Three Candidates Running For Two Town Board Seats
by Alex Brooks
In the election in Petersburgh, Town Justice Amy Manchester, Highway Superintendent Rob Cottrell and Tax Collector Emily Harrison were endorsed by both parties, as was Supervisor Candidate Peter Schaaphok. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Election
Petersburgh Planning Board
by Alex Brooks
The Petersburgh Planning Board held a Public Hearing on the application for site plan review of Karen and Charles Davis for a gun shop to be located at 18980 NY Route 22. They are planning to move their business, “Karen & Charlie’s Guns” from its current location on the corner of Elm Street and Route 22 into a new building in front of their home. The new building is still under construction. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Planning Board
Many Contribute To Get Access Project Done
by Alex Brooks
Concrete was poured on Monday October 19 for two projects aimed at making the Petersburgh Town buildings handicapped accessible. Jay Burdick poured a new walkway leading up to the Town Hall, and a new concrete pad was poured at the entrance to the Veterans Memorial Community Center. [Read more…] about Many Contribute To Get Access Project Done