Hoosick Falls/Stephentown – Mrs. Helen T. Grady, 94, formerly of Troy, NY, and most recently of Colligan Point Road, Plattsburgh, NY, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2009, at the CVPH Medical Center with her family by her side.
Stephentown
Stephentown Celebrated 225 Years On Charter Day
by David Flint
It was 225 years to the day that the Town of Stephentown was formed from the Grand Patroonship of Rensselaerwyck and named in honor of Stephen Van Rensselaer. The signing of the Charter was reenacted Sunday afternoon before a packed audience in the Stephentown Elementary School auditorium.
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Stephentown Elementary To Berlin Elementary Transition And Celebration Planning
As part of the elementary reorganization, Stephentown Elementary School is scheduled to move to Berlin Elementary School for the fall of 2009. [Read more…] about Stephentown Elementary To Berlin Elementary Transition And Celebration Planning
Stephentown Historical Society Seeks Old Pictures
As part of the ongoing celebration of Stephentown’s 225th anniversary, the Stephentown Historical Society wants your vintage images of Stephentown people, places and events to illustrate their 2010 calendar. [Read more…] about Stephentown Historical Society Seeks Old Pictures
History Can Be Found In Stephentown Cemeteries
by David Flint
As Stephentown celebrates its 225th anniversary, interest is focused on the Town’s origins and its history. A lot of that history can be found in the Town’s cemeteries and burial grounds.
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Stephentown Historical Society Launches Notecard Sales
The Stephentown Historical Society has created notecard sets illustrating three historic buildings of Stephentown as part of the Town’s celebration of its 225th anniversary. The three designs are reproduced on quality card stock from original artwork. [Read more…] about Stephentown Historical Society Launches Notecard Sales
Girl Scout Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball
On Saturday, March 28, at the Walter B Howard Elementary School from 7 to 10 pm. The Stephentown, New Lebanon and Berlin Girl Scouts will present the Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball with dancing and refreshments, teddy bear give away dances, a complimentary bead necklace and crowning of a king and queen of the Ball. A photo backdrop is available. Souvenirs will be for sale. This is fun for the whole family. Tickets are on sale at the Stephentown Memorial Library and Angel’s Trumpet for $5. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Family Reading Night At Stephentown Elementary
submitted by Kathy Despart, Stephentown Elementary School Parent
Stephentown Elementary students, families and faculty shared a wonderful night of reading and camaraderie together on February 11. [Read more…] about Family Reading Night At Stephentown Elementary
Stephentown Town Board – Reval “Tabled”
by David Flint
With word having leaked out over the weekend that the Stephentown revaluation project had been scrapped, a good size crowd came out to attend the Town Board meeting on Monday evening. [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board – Reval “Tabled”
Rensselaer County Legislature: State of the County and Local Recognitions
by Kieron Kramer
State of the County
Before the Rensselaer County Legislative session on Tuesday, March 10, County Executive Kathleen Jimino gave her annual State of the County address. It is basically the same address every year. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislature: State of the County and Local Recognitions