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Beware The Emerald Ash Borers

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by David Flint
How did all those purple box kites get caught up in the trees? Well actually they are not box kites but Purple Prism Traps. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has been placing them in ash trees in eastern Rensselaer County and elsewhere as part of their early detection and response effort in combatting the infestation of the emerald ash borer. [Read more…] about Beware The Emerald Ash Borers

North Hoosick PO Threatened With Closure Again

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Legislators Say Post Office Closures Will Hurt County
submitted by Rich Crist, Legislative Liaison
The possible closure of the Lansingburgh and North Hoosick post offices will be harmful to Rensselaer County and not produce any significant savings in return, said members of the Rensselaer County Legislature.
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County Veterans Hall Seeks Donations For Flag Poles

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The Schaghticoke Fair Fundraising Committee is currently converting a section of the Freihofer’s Building into a Veterans Hall. We are seeking donations to purchase three additional flag poles to place in front of the current Friehofer’s Building at the Fair for a total of six, one for each branch of the service and one for the American flag. We have funds for three.
We also need to purchase binders, page protectors, frames, etc. to display information on our Rensselaer County Veterans. This project has just gotten under way and with interest from the community will hopefully go forward. Also, any military information or pictures, etc. would be appreciated and could be copied or photographed from the originals.
For more information contact Jody Luskin at 518-663-8156 or Kim Micklas at 518-663-9970.

Make Math Work For You! Free Basic Math Class For Adults

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If you are looking to sharpen your basic math skills or you are considering beginning your higher education and need a math refresher, “Applied Math for Adults,” can help.
This free, six week, non-credit course will be offered beginning July 26 at Averill Park High School. Classes will run from 6 to 9 pm Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
The course will provide a real world problem solving approach to basic math concepts like algebra, fractions and percentages. Students will work to gain more confidence in using math to help them with a variety of tasks. The course can also provide some confidence to those who are considering entering a technical field and need some help with their math skills.
For more information or to register, call Jamie Dreimiller at 518-629-7453 or email j.dreimiller@hvcc.edu.

County Legislators Seek Safety Review Of State Route 7

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by Kieron Kramer
At its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 12, the Rensselaer County Legislature passed a resolution asking the NYS Department of Transportation (DOT) to review the safety conditions on a section of State Route 7 between the Bennington Battlefield Motel (4328 Rt. 7) and the intersection of Routes 7 and 22 in the Town of Hoosick. Over the years this stretch of road, with its sweeping high speed curves, necessitated because the road runs along a winding trout stream, has been the scene of numerous accidents. [Read more…] about County Legislators Seek Safety Review Of State Route 7

Pittstown Historical Society Receives Fourth Grant

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by Bea Peterson
On Friday, June 24, Rensselaer County Executive Kathy Jimino joined Hudson River Valley Greenway acting Executive Director Mark Castiglione and members of the Pittstown Historical Society at the Herb Backus farm on Johnsonville Road in Pittstown where he presented an enlarged check for an $8,000 grant to the Society. [Read more…] about Pittstown Historical Society Receives Fourth Grant

Rensselaer Land Trust Hoosic River Paddle Trip

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Rensselaer Land Trust invites the public to paddle the Hoosic River on Saturday, July 9.  Bring your kayak or canoe and join us as we paddle eight miles of the Hoosic River. We’ll put in at the new NYSDEC public boat launch on the Rensselaer Land Trust’s property in Eagle Bridge and take out downstream just before the Johnsonville Dam. The Hoosic River boat launch is approximately 1 mile west of Eagle Bridge on the north side of Route 67.
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Rabies Clinic In Grafton

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There will be a rabies clinic in Grafton sponsored by the Rensselaer County Health Department on Thursday, June 30. It will be held at the Grafton Fire House, 2385 NY 2. Cats and ferrets (in a carrier) will be treated from 5 to 6 pm and dogs (on a leash) from 6 to 7 pm. Bring a previous rabies certificate in order to get a three year vaccine. Donations will be accepted.