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Heavenly Quilters Raise $1,200 For Stephentown Library

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by David Flint
Stephentown resident Andrea Beckwith was the winner of the Heavenly Quilters’ annual Quilt Raffle but the community, through the Stephentown Memorial Library, was also a big time winner. The Quilters held their drawing on Tuesday morning at the Federated Church’s Pearce Hall. The beautiful 102 x 106 inch sampler quilt goes to Beckwith and $1,200 in proceeds from the raffle goes to the Library.
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Stephentown Town Board Action – Looking For A New Telephone System

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by David Flint
The Stephentown Town Board, fed up with a malfunctioning telephone system, passed a resolution on Monday to request proposals for replacing the system. Town Supervisor Larry Eckhardt went through a long-standing list of complaints from Town officials that included constant unexplained ringing necessitating a reset of the system and loss of data, disappearing or irretrievable voice mails and breaches of privacy when voice mails are left. [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board Action – Looking For A New Telephone System

Stephentown ZBA Approves Scope Of Motocross Park EIS

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by David Flint
At a special meeting on April 17 the Stephentown Zoning Board of Appeals approved the final Scope for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to be prepared in the SEQR process for Howard Commander’s proposed Motocross park. Commander’s team, led by his engineer Patrick Prendergast, agreed to put together a Draft EIS. It will not be ready for the next ZBA meeting, which would normally be held on May 3, but Prendergast said he would give a progress report sometime next month. [Read more…] about Stephentown ZBA Approves Scope Of Motocross Park EIS

Plan For The Future Of The Rensselaer Plateau

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Please come and join others who live, work or play on the Rensselaer Plateau to give your input and help guide development of the Regional Conservation Plan.  On Monday, April 30, from 7 to 9 pm the Rensselaer Plateau Alliance (RPA) will host a public workshop at the Averill Park Fire Hall, 35 Eastern Union Turnpike, Averill Park. [Read more…] about Plan For The Future Of The Rensselaer Plateau

Stephentown’s Future

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Sustainable Stephentown will hold its next meeting on Thursday, April 19, from 7 to 9 pm at the Stephentown Memorial Library to continue the discussion about creating a revitalized Stephentown. We have begun to identify key areas/projects on which to focus. This is an ongoing conversation, and the public is welcome to join the discussion. For more information, visit and/or join our web presence at http://stephentowncommunity.wikispaces.com/.

SVFD Roast Beef Dinner

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The annual Stephentown Vol. Fire Dept. Roast Beef Dinner is Saturday, April 21, from 4 to 7 pm at the Stephentown Fire Hall. The meal costs $10 for adult and take-out dinners, $7 for kids 6-10 and free for those under 6.

Upcoming April Events At The Stephentown Library

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• Family Movie Night – Friday, April 13, at 7 pm. Enjoy a showing of the recently released family film, Hop. It is the tale of Fred, an out of work slacker, who accidentally injures the Easter Bunny and must take him in as he recovers. As Fred struggles with the world’s worst house guest both will learn what it takes to finally grow up. This movie is rated PG. Popcorn and drinks will be served. This event is free, and all are welcome. Bring the whole family.
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