Stephentown – Charles L. Schmelkin of Cranston Hill Road, Stephentown, NY, passed away earlier this summer, on July 1, 2012, at North Shore Hospital in Manhasset, NY. He was 86.
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Steeple Work Is Happening At Stephentown Federated Church
Stephentown Man Arrested For Alleged Kidnapping
provided by the NY State Police
On Tuesday, August 14, the NY State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation and uniform personnel in Schodack investigated a report of a kidnapping on State Route 20 in the Town of Nassau. The investigation into the reported incident revealed that Sean W. Conklin, 24, of 14 Browns Road in Stephentown, broke into a residence on State Route 20 in Nassau at about noon on the 14th and, during a verbal altercation with his ex-girlfriend, forced her into the vehicle he was operating and headed east on State Route 20.
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Stephentown Historical Society – The Troy Draft Riots
by David Flint
“Sir: Your are hereby notified that on the 28th day of October you were legally drafted into the service of the United States for a period of three years…You will accordingly report on or before 5 December 1863 at the place of rendezvous in Albany, New York or be subjected to the penalty prescribed therefore by the rules and articles of war.”
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Motocross Environmental Impact Statement Not Yet Adequate
by David Flint
Howard Commander’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement for his proposed Motocross park was deemed not yet adequate for public review by the Stephentown Zoning Board of Appeals at their meeting on August 2. The Board accepted a recommendation from their consulting engineer, Michael Bianchino of Clough Harbour Associates (CHA), who had reviewed the DEIS and found a number of areas lacking sufficient information. [Read more…] about Motocross Environmental Impact Statement Not Yet Adequate
Workshop On Restoration At The Old Presbyterian Cemetery
by David Flint
As promised, Joe Ferrannini of Gravestone Matters, Inc. returned to Stephentown’s old Presbyterian Cemetery last Saturday for a workshop session on restoration work. Following an introductory session on May 5, the workshop was planned for June 2 but was postponed due to bad weather that day. [Read more…] about Workshop On Restoration At The Old Presbyterian Cemetery
Ryan And Courtney Motorcycle Run Is Now A Stephentown Tradition
Free Daffodil Bulbs For Stephentown Residents
If you live or have a business on Route 43 or Route 22 in or near downtown Stephentown and would be interested in planting daffodils along the road as a Town beautification effort, Sustainable Stephentown will give away thousands of bulbs for free thanks to a Town resident’s generous donation. The bulbs will be available for fall planting so that the Town blooms in the spring.
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Don’t Miss The Excitement At The Stephentown Memorial Library
Free Daily Lunch For Kids Through August 17
The Stephentown Library is pleased to have been chosen as an open feeding site through this federally funded lunch program. We will be serving a healthy bag lunch each weekday from 12 to 1 pm in the community room. There is no charge and no income or residency requirement. No preregistration is required. All children 18 and under are encouraged to take advantage of this program. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The program will run until August 17, Monday through Friday.
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Texas Hold’em In Stephentown
The Veterans of Stephentown and the Stephentown Fire Department will sponsor a joint Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, August 18, in the Stephentown Fire Hall, located at 35 Grange Hall Road in Stephentown. The doors will open at 5 pm and close at 6 pm. Play begins at 6:15 sharp.
A free buffet will be served at the first break and refreshments will be available.
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