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17th Century Dutch Architecture

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The summer potluck dinner meeting of the Stephentown Historical Society will be Monday, July 12, at 6:30 pm at the Stephentown Firehall, 35 Grange Hall Road, 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. The building is handicapped accessible. For directions, telephone 518-733-5675.
After dinner, Walter Wheeler will present an illustrated talk on 17th century Dutch vernacular architecture. [Read more…] about 17th Century Dutch Architecture

Stephentown Library News

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Teens & Tweens – Volunteer At SML This Summer And Make A Difference
The Stephentown Memorial Library is looking for teens and tweens who are interested in working 2 to 4 hours per week on a variety of interesting projects this summer. Projects will include website development, grant research, art projects, landscaping, program planning and more. Please stop by the Library to fill out an application or send a letter of interest to Laurenne Teachout, Library Director, at step1@uhls.lib.ny.us.
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History Of The Stephentown Center Post Office

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by David Flint
The Stephentown Center Post Office was established on October 31, 1877 and was in continuous service up to September of 1980. At that time, Marion Schmich, who died last month, retired as Postmaster and the Stephentown Center Post Office retired along with her. Schmich was the sixth and last Postmaster there, having served well the people in the community for 30 years. [Read more…] about History Of The Stephentown Center Post Office

The History Of Wedding Gowns

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by David Flint
The Stephentown Fire Hall looked more like a bridal salon last week as the Stephentown Historical Society put on a program on historic wedding dresses. Anne Kiely, Past President of the Grafton Historical Society, was the emcee, ably assisted by Dianne Mosher who teaches occupational education and advises the Drama Club at Berlin High School. With Dianne’s help the Society had borrowed and assembled more than two dozen wedding gowns from different periods and with quite a diversity of styles.
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Stephentown Food Pantry Closed On July 3

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The Stephentown Food Pantry will be closed on Saturday, July 3, because of the holiday; please plan accordingly. The pantry is usually open every Saturday morning from 9 to 11 am at the Stephentown Federated Church, Garfield Road (County Route 26). Appointments are not needed. As always, requests for help are confidential. For information, call 518-733-5923 or 733-0268.
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Stephentown Motocross Tabled Again

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by David Flint
Howard Commander’s Motocross course has been put on hold for another month. The world class MX track that Commander proposes to put in a corn field in the southwestern corner of Stephentown was tabled again by the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) at their meeting on June 3 after hearing additional protests from neighbors and a demand from an attorney for a lot more information.
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