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County Legislature Honors Eastern Rensselaer County

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by Kieron Kramer
On Tuesday evening the Rensselaer County Legislature passed resolutions recognizing the milestones, honoring the achievements and commending the services of a town, a team, an individual and the agencies of eastern Rensselaer County from south to north and in between.
Stephentown’s 225th Anniversary Commended
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Remembered With Fondness For A Good Life; Commended In Awe For Athletic Accomplishments

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by Kieron Kramer
The presentation period of the Rensselaer County Legislature’s regular session is where the bonds of the County’s community are formed. Often it’s a tearful remembrance of a loved one who has passed away and is being honored by the Legislature for his or her contributions to the life of the County. [Read more…] about Remembered With Fondness For A Good Life; Commended In Awe For Athletic Accomplishments

New Lebanon And Stephentown Assess Flood Damage

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A River Runs Through it - Friday, July 31, after the flood there was still a sizeable stream running at the intersection of Routes 43 and 22 in Stephentown. The building on the corner, the ‘adult’ shop of some years ago, had its basement walls broken down by the rushing water Wednesday and a veritable river was running through it. (David Flint photo)
A River Runs Through it - Friday, July 31, after the flood there was still a sizeable stream running at the intersection of Routes 43 and 22 in Stephentown. The building on the corner, the ‘adult’ shop of some years ago, had its basement walls broken down by the rushing water Wednesday and a veritable river was running through it. (David Flint photo)

by David Flint
The state of emergency in Stephentown ended Monday evening but was extended for an indefinite period in New Lebanon. As of Wednesday this week the towns were still trying to assess the extent of the damage caused by last week’s flood.
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