It has been both an honor and privilege to serve the citizens of Rensselaer County as their Sheriff. [Read more…] about Sheriff Pat Russo Seeks a Second Term Of Office
Petersburgh Town Board
Engineers Recommend New Pump/Filter Building
By Alex Brooks
In response to condemnation last month from the Water District Committee of the condition of the pump house and carbon filter (GAC) building, Cedarwood Engineering did an evaluation of both buildings. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Town Board
The Grafton Food Pantry Is There For Those In Need
By Doug La Rocque
According to many statistics, poverty and joblessness are near historic lows, but the Food Pantries of the Capital District say many households continue to struggle. [Read more…] about The Grafton Food Pantry Is There For Those In Need
Berlin Town Board
Setting Stewart’s Water Rate..For Now
By Doug La Rocque
The new Stewart’s Shop on Route 22 has a water meter, and it has been read once, but to date, the store has not received a water bill. [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board
Hoosick Falls Village Board
New Stack Testing Date Set
By Doug La Rocque
The original testing of emissions from the stacks at Saint Gobain’s McCaffrey Street plant scheduled for January 21 had to be put off because of the shutdown of the federal government at that time. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Village Board
Grand Marshall Named
Submitted by Kevin O’Malley
James “Jim” Shaw has been named the Grand Marshal of the Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Day Parade. [Read more…] about Grand Marshall Named
Edward Sukuskas Sr.
Hoosick Falls, New York – Edward J. “Peaser” Sukuskas Sr., 88, passed away peacefully in his home on River Road, February 17, 2019. [Read more…] about Edward Sukuskas Sr.
The Life Of George Holcomb
A Big Sale of Cheese
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Wednesday, August 27, 1845: A man from Canaan called by the name of Blynn. [Read more…] about The Life Of George Holcomb
Bus Driver Shortage Hits Home
By Doug La Rocque
The electronic signs in front of area schools carry the message, “now hiring bus drivers.” [Read more…] about Bus Driver Shortage Hits Home
Hoosick PILOT Law For Solar Installations
by Alex Brooks
At its workshop meeting on Wednesday, February 6, the Hoosick Town Board was presented with a draft law requiring that the owners of solar installations make a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT). [Read more…] about Hoosick PILOT Law For Solar Installations