Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
By Doug La Rocque
At July’s Berlin Town Board meeting Youth Commission Director Tammy Osterhout shared her concern about this year’s swim program, noting only a handful had signed up. [Read more…] about Berlin’s Summer Swim Program Combines With Stephentown To Make It Work
by David Flint
Stephentown is one of only a few towns that have had any provision for authorizing and permitting of open burning in the Town, and the authority has long rested with the Fire Department. [Read more…] about Code Enforcement To Take Over Burn Permits From Fire Dept.
submitted by Meredith Rhindress
Take a trip back in time at the Stephentown Post Office. A local resident has loaned her Tasha Tudor collection for exhibit in the Stephentown Historical Society display case there. [Read more…] about Tasha Tudor Collection On Display At Stephentown Post Office
By Doug La Rocque
The Capital District Transportation Committee last week released its 2016-2021 draft Transportation Improvement Program, which includes two projects in Eastern Rensselaer County, both on Route 2 in the Town of Petersburgh. [Read more…] about Improvements To Route 2 Bridge Over Route 22 In Petersburgh Planned In Next Few Years
The University at Albany congratulates the more than 2,800 students who graduated in May.
Students from your area include:[private] [Read more…] about University At Albany Announces Spring Graduates
More than 1,500 students recently completed the requirements for graduation from their academic degree or certificate programs at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY. The college’s Class of 2016 includes students from around the Capital Region and around the globe, graduating from more than 80 degree or certificate programs. [Read more…] about Local Students Are Members of Class of 2016 At Hudson Valley Community College
By Doug La Rocque
Officers of Rensselaer Organizations United for Senior Endeavors (ROUSE), the senior community and Rensselaer County dignitaries enjoyed some beautiful weather for the organization’s annual picnic this past Wednesday. [Read more…] about Seniors And County Officials Gather At Grafton Lakes For The Annual R.O.U.S.E. Picnic
(NYS Police release)
A Stephentown man is facing several charges after being pursued by State Police in Sand Lake Friday evening. 26-year-old Robert Juliano was seen speeding on State Route 66 by a trooper from the Sand Lake Barracks. [Read more…] about Stephentown Man Arrested For Drug Charges Following Pursuit
submitted by Meredith Rhindress
The 19th Annual Stephentown Community Tag Sale will be held on Saturday, August 6, from 9 to 3. The Stephentown Historical Society is hosting the sale at Gardner’s Field, 15879 Route 22 in Stephentown, NY. [Read more…] about Stephentown Historical Society To Host Community Tag Sale August 6
submitted by Laurenne Teachout
Poetry about America with Judy Saks – 2 Sessions at Stephentown Memorial Library – Tuesdays, August 9 and 16 at 6:30 pm. Judy Saks will present poetry dating from Colonial times to the late 20th century and discuss their context and meaning. [Read more…] about Stephentown Memorial Library News
