Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
Revised Water District Bond Approved
By Doug La Rocque
Following a new public hearing, at which few people spoke, the Petersburgh Town Board on Monday night, August 20, approved a bond resolution for 1.239 million dollars. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Town Board
By Doug La Rocque
In July, Tom Gerety, a supporter of Tistrya Houghtling’s bid to garner the Democratic Party line for this November’s special election for the 107th Assembly District, filed a complaint with the New York State Board of Elections. [Read more…] about Democratic Primary Funding Compliant Unresolved
Valley Avenue Apartment Proposal Remains A Hot Issue
Brunswick Planning Board members were greeted with a large audience last Thursday, August 16, most expecting the adjourned public hearing on the controversial plan to build a 201 unit apartment complex on lands behind the Planet Fitness building on Hoosick Road, to be reconvened. [Read more…] about Brunswick Planning Board
The Fuel Tank Fuels Further Debate
By Thaddeus Flint
A fuel tank, the less law enforced future, and the voids in the internet were the topics of discussion at the August meeting of the New Lebanon Town Board last Tuesday night. [Read more…] about New Lebanon Town Board
Village Board Approves Fall Activities
By Jackolyn Houghton
The Village of Hoosick Falls held their regular board meeting on August 6th. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Village Board
The Reverend Trygve Tomlinson celebrated 40 years in the ministry this past Sunday, August 19 at the West Stephentown Baptist. [Read more…] about 40 Years In The Ministry
**Everett Wagar Senior Center Seeking a Refrigerator**
Senior Day at the Fair
Join us for a fun filled day at Rensselaer County’s Schaghticoke Fair on Thursday, August 30. [Read more…] about What’s Happening
Getting A Swarm of Bees Home
by George Holcomb
• Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Monday, March 22, 1841: Today I went to Squ Nathan Howard’s. [Read more…] about The Life Of George Holcomb
Meeting with the Bishop Abruptly Canceled
By Doug La Rocque with Jackolyn Houghton
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany has announced via its publication, The Evangelist, that it plans to permanently close and tear down or sell the church located on Main Street in the Village of Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about More Controversy Over Immaculate Conception Church
Happy 30th birthday to the Brunswick Community Library. The milestone was celebrated this past Friday, August 10 with a party thrown in the Library’s honor. [Read more…] about The Brunswick Library Celebrates Its 30th
