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Resounding Opposition In Stephentown To Kinder Morgan Pipeline

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by David Flint

A Town Board public hearing on the proposed Kinder Morgan proposed Northeast Direct Pipeline drew a maximum crowd to the Stephentown Fire Hall Monday evening. When 256 people had entered the hall, the doors were closed. About a dozen more were allowed to enter later as the same number exited early. About 65 people spoke, almost all from Stephentown, and all in opposition to the proposed pipeline. Applause broke out from the audience after each person had spoken their piece.  [Read more…] about Resounding Opposition In Stephentown To Kinder Morgan Pipeline

Larry Eckhardt Caps Ten Years With Farm Viability Institute

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by David Flint

If farming in New York State is still thriving, despite loss of farms and rapidly changing opportunities and challenges, much of the credit goes to the New York Farm Viability Institute. One of the instigators and driving forces behind that organization has been Larry Eckhardt of Stephentown’s Kinderhook Creek Farm. Eckhardt retired this week from NYFVI’s all farmer, all volunteer Board of Directors after having served since its inception in 2005.  [Read more…] about Larry Eckhardt Caps Ten Years With Farm Viability Institute

Local Poets To Read At New Lebanon Library

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Local poets Trina Porte and Howard Kogan will perform selected readings of their work at on Saturday, April 4, at 1 pm at the New Lebanon Library. The readings will be followed by an Open Mic session during which audience members will be encouraged to share their own poetry. Light refreshments will follow. [Read more…] about Local Poets To Read At New Lebanon Library

The Courtney Carelli And Ryan Gardner Memorial Scholarship Spring 2015 Recipients

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Berlin Central High School students who are enrolled in Hudson Valley Community College “College in the High School” classes are able to apply for this scholarship in memory of Courtney Carelli and Ryan Gardner.  Courtney Carelli and Ryan Gardner attended both Berlin High School and Hudson Valley Community College.    [Read more…] about The Courtney Carelli And Ryan Gardner Memorial Scholarship Spring 2015 Recipients

Stephentown Town Board To Hold Public Hearing About NED Pipeline March 23

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This statement was submitted by Stop NY Fracked Gas Pipeline, a group organized to block the proposed NED pipeline.

On Monday, March 23 at 7 pm., the Stephentown Town Board will hold a public hearing at the Stephentown Volunteer Fire Hall, 35 Grange Hall Road, about the Northeast Energy Direct (NED) pipeline project, a large, high-pressure interstate transmission line proposed by Texas-based energy giant Kinder Morgan (through its subsidiary Tennessee Gas Pipeline). [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board To Hold Public Hearing About NED Pipeline March 23

Stephentown Town Board Debates Gas Pipeline Issues

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Public Hearing On Pipeline Will Be Held On March 23

By David Flint

Discussion of Kinder Morgan’s proposed fracked gas pipeline again took up much of the Town Board meeting. Sandy Nathan, a leader of the opposition movement, provided the Board with copies of resolutions from Schoharie County and the Town of Davenport in Delaware County. [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board Debates Gas Pipeline Issues

Stephentown Memorial Library Upcoming Events

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Celtic Concert – Local group, Shoni, will perform at the Stephentown Memorial Library on Friday, March 20 at 7 pm.  This event is free and open to all. Coffee and refreshments will be served.  Shoni explores traditional celtic music and original works using bagpipes, keyboard, guitar, percussion, violin, cello, and vocals.

Computers for Beginners Classes – On Thursday, March 26 at 2 pm and  Wednesday, April 29 at 6:30 pm, Farid Gruber will help new computer users understand how to use a computer and get connected to the internet.  This class is for anyone just beginning to learn how to use a computer. We will briefly go over the physical computer parts, how to turn the computer on and off, the desktop, Start menu, and how ‘Windows’ works. We will also spend time learning how to use the mouse.  Depending on time and interest, the class may move forward to internet use and email.  If you know someone who will benefit from this class, help spread the word and invite them to join.  Laptops provided for use, or bring your own.

Monthly Lego Club – Friday, April 3 at 6 pm.  Do you have a Lego enthusiast who could spend hours and hours every day engrossed with creative building? This club is for you and your family! The Lego Club meets on a Friday night each month for an hour of building fun. There is no sign-up or charge.  Donations of Lego blocks are most welcome at the library desk.

Easter Egg Hunt at Stephentown Memorial Library: Saturday, April 4.  Games and fun activities at 11 am – Easter Egg Hunt at 11:30 am.  Rain or Shine.

Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Come to the Stephentown Memorial Library for an Easter Egg Hunt.  There will be activities and fun for all ages, Easter games including Bunny Hop Race and Egg toss, Egg coloring, and a visit by the Easter Bunny!  Preregistration is helpful, but not required.  Rain or shine.  Sponsored by Town of Stephentown and open to all Stephentown children.

SML Annual Meeting – Stephentown Memorial Library Board of Trustees invites the public to its Annual Meeting on Sunday, April 12 from 4 to 6 pm in the SML Community Room.  A light dinner will be served and all are welcome to attend. Officers will report on events from the past year and discuss the future of the library.