The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

Many Agreements Come From PFOA Meeting June 30

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State Senator Kathy Marchione released a statement recently describing a meeting on PFOA issues that produced significant results. She said, “On June 30, I took part in a very productive two-hour meeting with Jim Malatras, Governor Cuomo’s Director of State Operations, representatives of the State Departments of Health and Environmental Conservation, Town of Hoosick Supervisor Mark Surdam, Village of Hoosick Falls Mayor David Borge, Town of Petersburgh Supervisor Alan Webster and Town of Petersburgh Councilwoman Denise Jacon Church. [Read more…] about Many Agreements Come From PFOA Meeting June 30

New Lebanon High School Reunion Held On July 10

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by David Flint
New Lebanon High School’s Alumni Reunion Dinner Saturday, July 10, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Pittsfield was well attended by 183 alumni and 45 guests. The gathering has been very well attended for the past 11 years, and it’s largely the doing of 1949 graduate Richard Burns who has footed the bill for the Dinner all of those years. [Read more…] about New Lebanon High School Reunion Held On July 10

Something About Summer: Paintings by Mark Barry

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Opening Saturday, July 16 and on view through October 2 in the Regional Artists Gallery of Bennington Museum is a vibrant exhibition of recent paintings by Baltimore and North Bennington painter Mark Barry, who describes his work as “Painting the seemingly ordinary moments in life that aren’t ordinary at all.” Meet the artist, July 16 at 3 pm in the gallery. [Read more…] about Something About Summer: Paintings by Mark Barry

Hoosick Falls Central School Holds Its Organizational Meeting

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The Hoosick Falls School Board held its organizational meeting on July 7. Greg Laurin was elected President of the Board of Education for another year, and John Helft was elected as Vice-President.
These officers were sworn in, as were the newly elected Board members Andrew Beaty, Rachel Boisvert, and Joseph Patire. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Central School Holds Its Organizational Meeting

WCNY Welcomes Award-Winning Author For July 17 Lecture

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Dr. Andrew O’Shaughnessy, author of the award-winning The Men Who Lost America: British Leadership, the American Revolution, and the Fate of the Empire, will speak at the Hoosick Falls Junior/Senior High School Sunday July 17 at 2 pm, located at 21187 NY 22, Hoosick Falls.
The free public presentation is sponsored by WCNY, Central New York’s public broadcasting organization headquartered in Syracuse, New York. [Read more…] about WCNY Welcomes Award-Winning Author For July 17 Lecture

Speeches Demonstrate Closeness of Graduating Class

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by Deb Alter
It was absolutely fabulous weather for the Hoosick Falls Central High School graduation on Friday, June 24. Once everyone was seated, High School Principal Stacy Vadney began the ceremonies with a warm welcome for all and praise for the Class of 2016. She spoke of their achievements in academics, sports, and the arts. [Read more…] about Speeches Demonstrate Closeness of Graduating Class