On Tuesday, May 2, the first public organizational meeting for Celebrate Stephentown, a weekend of events celebrating Stephentown’s vibrant rural community happening August 18 through 20, was held at the Stephentown Memorial Library. [Read more…] about Celebrate Stephentown Holds First Meeting
Stephentown
Did You Know?
submitted by Bev McClave
Did you know that the first murder of a law enforcement officer was in Stephentown, NY. [Read more…] about Did You Know?
Fire Department Recruiting Day
submitted by Chuck Riccardi
This past weekend many local fire departments held open houses as part of RecruitNY. [Read more…] about Fire Department Recruiting Day
Library Honors John Meekins For Long Service
On Sunday, April 23, Stephentown Memorial Library held its 2017 Annual Meeting, featuring reports from President Scott Menhinick, Treasurer Nettie Hammond and Youth Committee Chair Rebekkah Corbett. [Read more…] about Library Honors John Meekins For Long Service
Stephentown Town Board Action
Library Director Laurenne Teachout Has Resigned
by David Flint
Disc Jam is returning to Stephentown. Festival Organizer Anthony Scavone was present at the Town Board meeting on Monday, April 17 to formally announce that the Festival, that combines a music fest with a disc golf tournament and camping in the woods, will be held on Neil Gardner’s property starting on Thursday afternoon, June 8 and ending at 6 pm on Sunday, June 11. [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board Action
Stephentown Easter Egg Hunt
About 85 children who turned out for the Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Stephentown Youth Commission and presented by the Stephentown Memorial Library’s Youth Committee on Sunday, April 9. [Read more…] about Stephentown Easter Egg Hunt
Stephentown Artisans Exhibit Draws Good Crowd
by David Flint
In their third Artisans show in three years The Stephentown Historical Society opened up the exhibit to arts and crafts people in the wider area, some from as far away as Pittsfield. [Read more…] about Stephentown Artisans Exhibit Draws Good Crowd
Stephentown Town Board Action
Stephentown Seeks Energy Efficiency
by David Flint
This week’s Time Magazine cover story on rebuilding America’s infrastructure notes that, “While politicians have been arguing about the relative merits of coal, gas and nuclear, in the real world the energy story is suddenly about efficiency.” [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board Action
Fashionistas Make Aprons
The 4-H Fashionistas have finished their latest sewing project. They made beautiful aprons that any cook would be delighted to wear. [Read more…] about Fashionistas Make Aprons
With Turkey Season Coming, Berlin Library Program Offers Some Essentials On Hunting America’s Wild Bird
By Doug La Rocque
It’s not a simple as grabbing your shotgun and going out to bag a turkey. As seasoned hunters know, while at times exhilarating and challenging, it can also be very frustrating. [Read more…] about With Turkey Season Coming, Berlin Library Program Offers Some Essentials On Hunting America’s Wild Bird