False Solomon’s Seal (Smilacina racemosa) shown in this photo, and Solomon’s Seal (Polygonatum biflorum) are native wildflowers blooming now in our area woods. [Read more…] about True or False?
Grafton Planning Board Action
A Proposal To Build A Banquet Hall Capable Of Seating Up To 225 People Goes Up For Public Comment In Grafton
By Doug La Rocque
The first of two public hearings held Monday night by the Grafton Planning Board saw questions about the proposal and several statements of support. Jane McDermott was asked by Mike Salway about the hours of the proposed business, parking and traffic concerns, alcohol on site, noise levels and whether it would be a not-for-profit operation. Salway lives on land that abuts the McDermott property. [Read more…] about Grafton Planning Board Action
New Lebanon Town Board Action
“Saint Cynthia” Helps Keep New Lebanon Green
by Thaddeus Flint
Broadband, signs, speeders, solar, life insurance, copy machines and a Saint were some of the topics of conversation at the June New Lebanon Board meeting last Tuesday. [Read more…] about New Lebanon Town Board Action
BCSD Bus Driver Honored With AAA Safety Award
Berlin Central School District bus driver Mark Primeau was honored by the Hudson Valley chapter of the American Automobile Association (AAA) with their 2016 Safe School Bus Driver Award. [Read more…] about BCSD Bus Driver Honored With AAA Safety Award
Car Strikes Grafton’s Town Store No Injuries Reported
By Doug La Rocque
Significant damage to an interior wall and some shelving was apparently the worst of the outcome of a vehicle striking Grafton’s Town Store Saturday morning, June 18. [Read more…] about Car Strikes Grafton’s Town Store No Injuries Reported
Hoosick Residents To ‘Rock The Block’ Planning Starts June 30 For August Event
A planning meeting for the “Rock the Block” party will be held on Thursday, June 30 at 7 pm at the Cheney Library. Join with other Hoosick residents to plan this big community event scheduled for Wednesday, August 3. [Read more…] about Hoosick Residents To ‘Rock The Block’ Planning Starts June 30 For August Event
Petersburgh Applies For Megabucks For Water System Improvements
by Alex Brooks
The Petersburgh Town Board held a workshop meeting on Thursday June 16 to discuss making an application for a grant to do work on the Water District. The Town’s consultants. Rich Straut and Don Fletcher from Barton & Loguidice were there to present their recommendations, along with Water District Superintendent Ben Krahforst. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Applies For Megabucks For Water System Improvements
Stardusters Open Bandstand Music Season In Wood Park
Hoosick Falls own “Big Band”, known as The Stardusters will present their annual concert in the Wood Memorial Park Bandstand on Wednesday, June 29, at 7:30 pm. This eighteen-member band performs big band style music from all periods. The Stardusters offer the music to anyone doing wedding receptions, anniversaries and other functions. Information about the band for such events can be obtained by calling Bill Cottrell at 518-686-5026. [Read more…] about Stardusters Open Bandstand Music Season In Wood Park
Rensselaer County Legislature Urges More State Funding For District Attorney And Public Defender’s Office
By Doug La Rocque
As part of the recently enacted NYS budget, the state legislature approved a 1.6-million-dollar increase in the salaries of district attorneys statewide. This was the direct result of the Commission on Legislative, Judicial and Executive compensation granting increases to all state judges. Judicial law links these salaries to that of a County District Attorney. In Rensselaer County this increases the salary of DA Joel Abelove by $30,850 to an annual stipend of $183,350. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislature Urges More State Funding For District Attorney And Public Defender’s Office
Ham Radio Is Alive And Well In Hoosick
Cornerstone Club To Participate In Field Day Exercise
Members of the Cornerstone Amateur Radio Club (K2FCR) will be participating in the national Amateur Radio Field Day exercise, June 25 at 623 Johnson Hill Road in Hoosick Falls, New York. [Read more…] about Ham Radio Is Alive And Well In Hoosick