The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

Workforce Development Career Center Opens at Hudson Valley Community College

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Courtesy of HVCC

On Thursday, October 27, College, State, and County officials gathered for the opening of the new Workforce Development Career Center at Hudson Valley Community College. The Center, which will be a satellite office of the Rensselaer County Career Center, is operated in conjunction with the Capital Region Workforce Development Board, which will also be located on campus. The new Career Center will provide job seekers with customized career planning, resumé assistance, career search workshops, and tuition assistance for short-term training through the federal Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act. The Center will work in partnership with the College’s Center for Career and Transfer in providing services that complement and expand the connection between education and workforce placement, and development activities in the region. Local and regional businesses also will have the opportunity to use the Center for recruiting and development of current and future employees. [Read more…] about Workforce Development Career Center Opens at Hudson Valley Community College

Dill Brook Forest Conservation

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Dill Brook, also known as Dill Creek, just off NY-22 in Petersburgh, is a spawning trout stream of high-water quality. The land above the stream is being conserved by the Rensselaer Plateau Alliance. Debris will be removed by volunteers (you are invited) on Saturday, November 5, from 9 am to 1 pm. Please wear work gloves. The Community Forest will open with hiking trails in 2023. Photo of Dill Brook taken last week by Trix Niernberger. [Read more…] about Dill Brook Forest Conservation

2023 County Budget Proposed

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Fifth Straight Year with Property Tax Reduction

From the Office of County Executive Steve McLaughlin
The proposed 2023 Rensselaer County budget would include a 1 percent property tax reduction, making it the fifth consecutive year with such a reduction. When combined with the previous four years, property taxes will have been reduced by 20 percent under County Executive Steve McLaughlin.

“Under the 2023 budget, the County tax levy will decrease by 1 percent. While modest, when coupled with the previous tax reductions from the past four years, it will mean our taxes have decreased by one-fifth in just five years. A 20 percent reduction in taxes is, we believe, is not equaled by any County in the State, and shows Rensselaer County is a leader in protecting taxpayers and encouraging other development,” added McLaughlin. [Read more…] about 2023 County Budget Proposed

Music to Help Feed the Hungry

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Submitted by Mark Emanatian
Join us on Sunday, November 6, from 2 to 8 pm at the Rustic Barn Pub, 150 Speigletown Rd, for Foodstock 8. This event is a benefit concert for The Food Pantries of the Capital District, featuring six hours of music and peace to feed the hungry. Participating bands include Northern Borne, The Hilltown Ramblers, The Tyes, Soul Sky, Bob Barker Band, and The Mushroom Men. Entry fee for the event is a suggested donation of $10 and/or donations of food, infant, and/or hygiene products, such as:

  • Canned proteins
  • Peanut butter
  • Canned fruits and vegetables
  • Starches (rice, pasta, oatmeal, pancake mix, etc.).
  • Diapers
  • Formula
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Paper towels
  • Laundry soap
  • and much more

Suggested items include foods low in fat, sugar, and sodium. Foods to avoid include those that are home canned, outdated, having no label, or in a glass jar. No registration is necessary. [Read more…] about Music to Help Feed the Hungry

Community Walk

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The Town of New Lebanon Recreation Commission has scheduled the fourth community walk for Saturday, November 12, from 10 am to noon. This will be a guided walk through the Hand Hollow Conservation Area, 4079 County Rt. 9, East Chatham. The walk will be led by East Chatham resident Joanna Ezinga. A long distance adventurer, Joanna has trekked thousands of miles in the US and abroad by foot, bike, and kayak. [Read more…] about Community Walk

Hoosick Falls Veterans Day Program

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On Friday, November 11, at 4 pm, The Friends of the Bennington Battlefield will present “We Remember the Battle,” a program in honor of veterans. The event will take place in the red brick house located down the hill from the main gate of the battlefield, 30 Caretakers Road.

This program will feature members of the Friends group sharing the experiences of several of the people whose lives were touched by the Battle of Bennington, including a newly uncovered account, which has never before been published. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Veterans Day Program

Stephentown Town Board Meeting

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By Denise Wright
The October 17 meeting of the Stephentown Board focused on many community-driven activities. 

After the public hearing on the solar moratorium, the Board paid the minutes and bills. The presenter mentioned during the transfer station report that the paint care program has been running smoothly. Four new paint can storage containers have been placed at the station; however, the goal will be to reduce down to two storage containers. In the future, there will be some examination of how to increase revenue at the transfer station.  [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board Meeting

Petersburgh Town Board Meeting

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By Denise Wright
The October 17 meeting of the Petersburgh Town Board had some enthusiastic conversations about several plans and events throughout the Town ranging from employment, budget, and building projects. 

Supervisor Murray reported that November’s meeting would have several presentations about PFOA, and she encouraged residents to attend if they wished to learn more. She noted that, presently, the Town Clerk does not have access to the town’s Facebook page but that they are working on getting her access. This way, she can download information for residents to use. The Town Board discussed the Town audit. Murray thanked the Town Clerk for assisting by pulling data. She hopes to get information on the website after the Board has had time to read it. Still, she wanted everyone to know that all the recommendations for record-keeping and the approval process for dispersing funds now are being addressed. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Town Board Meeting