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Stephentown Town Board Action – Special Meetings, Action On Budget Postponed

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by David Flint
The Stephentown Town Board has appointed Bill Jennings to serve out the term of a Board seat left vacant last year after Larry Eckhardt was elected Town Supervisor. Learning that Board Members Mark Prescott and PJ Roder would not be available to participate in the regular November Board meeting scheduled for this past Monday, which would mean no quorum, the Board called a special meeting on Sunday and appointed Jennings to serve until the end of the year. In January he will begin serving the term to which he was elected on November 2.
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Changing America In Stephentown

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by David Flint
Beacon Power’s frequency regulation plant in Stephentown has been included on a White House list of 100 Recovery Act Projects that are Changing America. Releasing the report, Vice President Joe Biden said, “With [American Reinvestment and] Recovery Act projects like these, we’re starting to turn the page on a decade of failed economic policies and rebuild our economy on a new foundation that creates good middle class jobs for American families, and we’re not engineering this transformation alone – Recovery Act projects are drawing billions in private capital off the sidelines to help recharge our economy.”
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Girl Scout Junior Troop 1752 Gets Fit

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Girl Scout Troop 1752 has been very active earning their Fun and Fitness Badges and Adventure Sports badges. We would like to extend a very special thank you to Lisa Garnett for teaching our troop Zumba.  Mrs. Garnett came out to Berlin Elementary and spent an hour of great fun with the girls teaching them all the Zumba moves to the latest music. The junior girl scouts had an amazing time and loved all the dance moves. Who knew exercise could be such fun? Lisa teaches classes at the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center on Monday evenings from 5:30 to 6:30 and on Thursday evenings from 6 to 7.
The girls also spent a separate fabulous afternoon kayaking and canoeing at Dyken Pond with the wonderful staff there. The girls were especially thrilled with Mr. Trevor. For most of the girls, this was their first time in a kayak or canoe, and he was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Although the weather was a little chilly, it was an exciting fun filled day for all. We would like to thank everyone at Dyken Pond for a great afternoon.

Girls from Girl Scout Troop 1752 pose with kayaks at the Dyken Pond Educational Center. Photo courtesy of Kathy Despart.

Girl Scouts provides wonderful opportunities for girls ages 5-18 to try new experiences in a fun and safe atmosphere.  If you would like to learn more about girl scouts in the Stephentown, Berlin, Petersburgh and Grafton areas, please contact Kathy Despart at kdespart@aim.com.

Girls from Girl Scout Troop 1752 pose with Zumba instructor Lisa Garnett at BES. Photo courtesy of Kathy Despart.

Texas Hold’em

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The Veterans of Stephentown will hold a Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, November 20, in the Stephentown Fire Hall, located on 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 Thanksgiving buffet will be served at the first break.
No advance registration is required, and a donation of $35 per player is accepted. Players can make an additional $10 donation at the door for 1,000 extra chips. This tournament will pay one place for every ten players.
For more information, please call Tom at 518-658-2448.

Hancock VFD To Be Recognized

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The Hancock Historical Commission’s 21st Annual Gathering will recognize the Town’s Volunteer Fire Department and its current and former members.
Come meet the firemen, see pictures from the archives, hear some gripping stories and rekindle memories of times gone by as we acknowledge the ingenuity, determination and dedication of this devoted group of volunteers.
The program will take place November 14 at 2 pm at the Hancock Central School on Rt. 43 in Hancock. All are invited to attend this event which is open to the public.

Eastern Rensselaer Co. Election Results By Town

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by David Flint
The only contested local election in the Eastwick area was that for a position left vacant on the Stephentown Town Council after Larry Eckhardt was elected last year as Town Supervisor. Bill Jennings (D, WF) defeated John Meekins (R,C) for that seat with 57% of the  vote. Also in Stephentown, Wes Edwards running unopposed was elected to another term as Town Justice. Edwards has already served 47 years in that position.
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