Friday, March 12, 1841: Mr. Aaron Marrels and wife came and agreed for my house that they now live in for one year from the first day of April next and they are to have the same garden as last year and pay me twelve dollars in cash for the rent and he is to take the house as it is, I am not to do any repairs nor find any materials for him to do any repairs. [Read more…] about A Storm Blows In The Windows; George Buys A Bee Hive
Celebrating The Only Stephentown On Earth More Than 30 Different Venues Take Part
By Doug La Rocque
You can travel the world and the seven seas, looking for another Stephentown, but you won’t find it. For nestled in the Southeast corner of Rensselaer County is the only Stephentown on Earth.” [Read more…] about Celebrating The Only Stephentown On Earth More Than 30 Different Venues Take Part
Shopping At Hewitts Market Is Like Taking A Step Back In Time
By Doug La Rocque
Nestled in since 1941 at the corner of Elm and Community Avenue in Berlin is Hewitt’s Market. [Read more…] about Shopping At Hewitts Market Is Like Taking A Step Back In Time
Berlin School Board Action
Special Education In The District To Be Reviewed
Town Tax Rate Per thousand
Berlin $ 58.23
Grafton $ 189.24
Petersburgh $ 26.83
Poestenkill $ 63.03
Stephentown $ 16.19
School Superintendent Dr. Stephen Young told the board the district is at full staffing except for one position, that of Director of Pupil Services. One of the duties associated with this position is watching over the needs of the special education program. [Read more…] about Berlin School Board Action
Hoosick Falls Gets OK For Long Term PFOA Bonding
A bill sponsored by State Senator Kathy Marchione has been signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo, that authorizes the Village of
Hoosick Falls to issue long term bonds to provide long term financing for the costs associated with the discovery of PFOA in its water supply. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Gets OK For Long Term PFOA Bonding
Stephentown Town Board Action
Celebrating Stephentown’s Celebration
By Thaddeaus Flint
“Celebrate Stephentown”, the purchase of the former Cowee lands, and two new local laws were topics of discussions at Tuesday’s Stephentown Town Board meeting. [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board Action
Petersburg Town Board Action
Testing Top Monday Night’s Meeting
By Doug La Rocque
Heinz Noeding presented the Petersburgh Town Board with four proposed resolutions, the first being that the board formally accept The Petersburgh C8 Committee as a viable and valuable constituent forum for advice on any issues and/or concerns associated with PFOA contamination. [Read more…] about Petersburg Town Board Action
Stephentown Town Board Action
Celebrating Stephentown’s Celebration
By Thaddeaus Flint
“Celebrate Stephentown”, the purchase of the former Cowee lands, and two new local laws were topics of discussions at Tuesday’s Stephentown Town Board meeting. [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board Action
Checking Out The Solar Eclipse At Berlin High School
Students and teachers gathered in the high school cafeteria this past Monday for a little food and a little solar viewing. [Read more…] about Checking Out The Solar Eclipse At Berlin High School
Hoosick Town Board Action
Town Continues To Invest In The Pool
by Alex Brooks
Phil Koziol of LaBerge Engineering was on hand at the Hoosick Town Board meeting to talk with the Board about awarding a contract for the next phase of pool renovations, which is primarily a renovation of the Bath House. [Read more…] about Hoosick Town Board Action