The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

Letter To The Editor – A Lot To Say About The School Board

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To the Editor,
I just came home from the BCS board meeting. I have a lot to say about the whole bond issue.
For many years, there were referendums put to the voters for repairs needed in our schools. It was always voted down. Then John Nash and Beverly Stewart started telling about all the health and safety problems. That finally opened up the voters’ eyes. John and Bev started the ball rolling. I really appreciate that.
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An Interesting Armory Auction

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New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner RoAnn M. Destito announced that a public auction for the Schenectady Armory at 125 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, will be held on Tuesday, July 24. The auction will be held in Room 110, Schenectady City Hall, 105 Jay Street, at 11 am with registration to begin at 10. Complete property details including photos, legal and reference documents and auction requirements can be found at www.nysstore.com and clicking on “Surplus Property.” The minimum bid  is $180,000.
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The Dutch Church Is The Topic At The Taconic Valley Historical Society Meeting

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In celebration of the 150th anniversary of The Dutch Church (Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church), Sharon Klein, Berlin Town Historian, will give a presentation at the June 18 meeting of the Taconic Valley Historical Society on the Church’s history and the families that settled West Mountain. Meetings are held at the Methodist Church, South Main Street, Berlin, on the third Monday of each month at 7:30 pm. The programs are free and open to the public.

Petersburgh Library News

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Summer Reading Program
The Petersburgh Public Library has begun sign-up for the summer reading program for children, teens and adults. Everyone is invited to join the fun and read this summer. There will be prize baskets for adults and teens. Readers can enter the drawing once for every book read. Children are all winners if they read the required number of books or pages. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Library News

Grafton Library Late June Events

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• Friday, June 15, at 4 pm – LEGOs at the Library. Come to the Library and build with LEGOs. All ages are welcome. Duplos are also available. This program is free and occurs every third Friday of the month
• Saturday, June 16, at 12 pm – Father’s Day Gift Making. Make something home made for the fathers in your life on their special day! Craft supplies will be provided; all ages are welcome.
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Late June Events At The Stephentown Library

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• Local Author Presentation – Saturday, June 23, at 1 pm. Local author, Lori Szepelak, will discuss her spiritual journey which began in Hancock, MA, and led to the publication of her recently released book, An Angel On My Shoulder. She will also explain how all of us can experience our own journey with the angels that surround us. Her book chronicles her spiritual journey with angels. Lori is a photographer, public relations professional and writer. She lives in Western Massachusetts with her family. Light refreshments will be served.
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