submitted by Annie Jacobs
The Rensselaer Plateau Alliance (RPA) announced today the acquisition of the 353-acre parcel from Kevin and Mary Albert. [Read more…] about Community Forest Established In East Nassau By Rensselaer Plateau Alliance (RPA)
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DEC Looking For Tomhannock Reservoir Tire Dumper
Some time over the weekend of January 21-22, someone dumped a large number of tires in the parking area for fishing access at the Tomhannock Reservoir. [Read more…] about DEC Looking For Tomhannock Reservoir Tire Dumper
Jimino Bullish On Rensselaer County Economy, But Highly Critical Of Cuomo Because Of Runaway State Mandates
By Doug La Rocque
In her address this past week to the Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce, Rensselaer County Executive Kathy Jimino said there is definitely a current culture of “jobs looking for people” in the county, and for this the assembled business owners at this gathering deserve much of the credit. [Read more…] about Jimino Bullish On Rensselaer County Economy, But Highly Critical Of Cuomo Because Of Runaway State Mandates
Hoosick Grange News
submitted by Corinne Philpott
Hoosick Grange celebrated its 109th anniversary – birthday, on Wednesday January 11. [Read more…] about Hoosick Grange News
“Feed Your Soul, Feed Your Neighbor” Will Raise Funds For Those In Need
HAYC3’s second annual Feed Your Soul, Feed Your Neighbor event will take place on Friday, January 27 from 6 to 8 pm, at the HAYC3 Armory in Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about “Feed Your Soul, Feed Your Neighbor” Will Raise Funds For Those In Need
Berlin Girls Basketball Records First Two Wins; New Lebanon’s Lady Tigers Post A Victory
By Doug La Rocque
Last week the Lady Mountaineers coach Fleda Berschwinger told The Eastwick Press her team was having some problems finding the basket. [Read more…] about Berlin Girls Basketball Records First Two Wins; New Lebanon’s Lady Tigers Post A Victory
Gundrum Lumber Sells 927 Acres Of Land To The Rensselaer Plateau Alliance
By Doug La Rocque
The environmental conservation organization completed the acquisition of the large tract of land off Stuffle St. in Grafton extending into Pittstown on December 22 2016 for the purchase price of $650,000. [Read more…] about Gundrum Lumber Sells 927 Acres Of Land To The Rensselaer Plateau Alliance
Laughing Earth Farm In Brunswick Protected From Development
submitted by Teri Ptacek
The Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA) and Scenic Hudson are pleased to announce the permanent protection of the 175-acre Laughing Earth Farm in the Town of Brunswick. [Read more…] about Laughing Earth Farm In Brunswick Protected From Development
Grafton Councilwoman Kirchner Joins Marchione And McLaughlin For Swearing In Ceremonies
By Doug La Rocque
Rensselaer County Republicans held the event at the County Legislative Chambers on New Year’s Day, with both State Senator Kathy Marchione and Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin touching on issues that hit home with Eastern Rensselaer County. [Read more…] about Grafton Councilwoman Kirchner Joins Marchione And McLaughlin For Swearing In Ceremonies
2016 Rosekrans Memorial Award
Rensselaer County Cornell Cooperative Extension has announced that this year’s Rosekrans Award will be given to Patrick Michel. He was nominated and elected by the Rensselaer County 4-H Cattle Clubs. [Read more…] about 2016 Rosekrans Memorial Award