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Karate Students Promoted To Black Belt In Stephentown

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submitted by Sensei Robert M. Fish
On Monday, May 21, I had the honor and privilege of promoting the following people to 2nd Degree Black Belt – Jess Court, Katherine Court, Patricia Court and Ken Barber. Nathaniel Court was promoted to 2nd Degree Jr. Black Belt. These promotions are a testimony to their continued pursuit of excellence in the Martial Arts. [Read more…] about Karate Students Promoted To Black Belt In Stephentown

Stephentown Historical Society Talk On Bluebirds

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The summer potluck dinner meeting of the Stephentown Historical Society will be Monday, July 9, at 6:30 pm at the Stephentown Heritage Center, Garfield Road (County Route 26), Stephentown. Those attending should bring a hearty appetite and a dish large enough to share, either main dish, salad or dessert. Plates, utensils, and beverages will be provided. The event is free and open to the public. [Read more…] about Stephentown Historical Society Talk On Bluebirds

Stephentown Town Board Action – Public Hearing On Taking Over The Stephentown Elementary School Property Is July 9

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by David Flint
A public hearing will be held on Monday, July 9 at 7 pm on whether the Town should accept the offer from the Berlin School District to transfer ownership of the Stephentown Elementary School property for $1. Town Supervisor Larry Eckhardt said at the Town Board meeting on Monday that a notice had been received from the District’s lawyer indicating that they would like a decision by June 30. There is no way that will happen, Eckhardt said, because the Town Board wants to hear what residents have to say about it and they may want to put the matter up as a referendum in the general election in November.
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Stephentown Historical Society To Hold 31st Strawberry Festival

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Strawberry shortcake will star at the Thirty-first Annual Strawberry Festival on Sunday, June 24, under the tent at The Berry Patch on Route 22 in Stephentown. This fund-raiser for the Stephentown Historical Society runs from 11 am to 4 pm or until supplies run out.  Locally grown, freshly picked strawberries will be served on biscuits or sponge cake with whipped cream or with ice cream for sundaes.  Strawberry-rhubarb pie à la mode and  whole strawberry-rhubarb pies will also be sold. [Read more…] about Stephentown Historical Society To Hold 31st Strawberry Festival

Stephentown ZBA Sued Over Motocross

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by David Flint
As he did two years ago, Lewis B. Oliver, Jr., attorney for residents seeking to block Howard Commander’s proposed Motocross park, has again filed an Article 78 proceeding against the Stephentown Zoning Board of Appeals. Oliver is challenging a decision the Board made in March in which, by a 3-2 vote following a public hearing, they rejected an appeal of the Code Enforcement Officer’s determination that no area variance would be needed for the project’s access road which is within 25 feet of a neighboring property.  [Read more…] about Stephentown ZBA Sued Over Motocross