by David Flint
A new law proposed for Stephentown provides for appointing Alternate Members for both the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). The Stephentown Town Board presented it at a public hearing on Monday, May 16. [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board Action – Alternate Members Law Tabled
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Stephentown Youth Commission Summer Programs
The Stephentown Summer program/Swim Program will run July 11 through August 19. It is a six week program for children who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade. The program will be held at the Stephentown Town Hall located on Grange Hall Road.
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Stephentown Library Activity
• SML Knitting Circle – weekly meetings on Mondays at noon. This informal group will encourage everyone to learn from each other, but Sudy Bell, an experienced knitter, will be available to provide guidance or show new knitters how to get started. All levels of knitters are welcome. Lately there has been a great deal of renewed interest in this age old craft. Whether you enjoy the act of creating with your own hands, or whether you simply enjoy the camaraderie of being with other knitters, this hobby can bring many rewards. If you are a complete beginner, you might want to check out some of the wonderful knitting books available at the Library.
The Last Stephentown Extra Helpings
The ordering date for June bundles from the Extra Helpings Community Food Buying Club in Stephentown is Thursday, May 26, from 3:30 to 6 pm at the Stephentown Federated Church on Garfield Road. Because the Regional Food Bank is discontinuing the Extra Helpings program, this will be the last delivery.
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Eva G. Mayer
Stephentown – Eva Gladys ‘Sis’ Mayer was born in Springfield, MO, on December 29, 1904, and passed away on May 17, 2011. Eva went peacefully at the remarkable age of 106 in her home in Stephentown, NY, as were her wishes.
She was the daughter of Charles and Maude Jones Tyler of Springfield, MO.
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Heartfelt Goodbyes For Berlin And Stephentown Families
by Kieron Kramer
At one point during the Rensselaer County Legislature’s presentation period on Tuesday evening Chairman of the Legislature Martin Reid of West Sand Lake said, “This was quite a winter, and it seems like we’ve lost an awful lot of friends.” The Legislature’s presentation period is an act of community where Rensselaer County citizens are recognized for their achievements, commended for selfless acts and memorialized for a life well spent. [Read more…] about Heartfelt Goodbyes For Berlin And Stephentown Families
Tsatsawassa Fire Company Breakfast
The Tsatsawassa Protective Fire Company, serving the East Nassau/Brainard area, will hold its final monthly breakfast of the season on Sunday, May 15, from 8 to 11 am at their fire house located on Firehouse Lane behind the post office near the intersection of Routes 20 and 66N.
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Stephentown Youth Commission Easter Egg Hunt Update
The Stephentown Youth Commission Easter Egg Hunt was cancelled due to weather. The celebration will now be held over the summer at the Stephentown Youth Commission Day Camp for children in grades 1 through 6. For pre-k and kindergarten children, please look to the Stephentown Memorial Library calendar of events to see when they will be hunting for eggs!
Meetings On The Uses Of The Rensselaer Plateau
The Rensselaer Plateau Alliance, New York Forest Owners Association (Capital District Chapter), Trout Unlimited (Home Waters) and the Black River Raiders are hosting two meetings about the places that matter most to the people of the Rensselaer Plateau. Participants will be asked to identify activities, values and areas that are important using maps and small group conversations. [Read more…] about Meetings On The Uses Of The Rensselaer Plateau
James R. Berry
Stephentown – James “Jim” Berry, 78, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2011, at Hillcrest Commons in Pittsfield, MA.
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