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Wood frogs are hopping, quacking and laying eggs in the vernal pools of the area. This one sparkles in the sun as it swims. [/private]
Definitely Spring
Lace Up And Run For A Cure
The Fourth Annual “Lace up for a Cure” 5K Run/Walk is on Saturday, April 16. Start time is 9 am at Wood Memorial Park on Main Street in Hoosick Falls. Prizes awarded to the top female and male runners. Register early for a chance to win a gift certificate ($10-$50 value) and save time on race day. The Kids’ Fun Run starts right afterthe 5K Run/Walk.
Registration fees are $25 by April 10, and $30 after; the the Kids’ Fun Run is $7. Registration forms available at Charity’s Hair Studio, Village Primary Care, or by emailing gyonconish@roadrunner.com.
Upcoming Events At Grafton Lakes State Park
Saturday, April 2 – Four Legged Friends Hike at 10 am. Will your pup find the first flowers of Spring? Join us to find out what’s new in the park and meet some new dog pals for your pup. Meets at north end of main playground and will head out on a 2 mile hike. All dogs must be on a 6’ leash. Please rsvp: 279-1155. [Read more…] about Upcoming Events At Grafton Lakes State Park
Sustaining The Hudson Valley
Rensselaer Plateau Alliance invites the community to a film screening of Sustaining this Place on April 14 at the Sand Lake Town Hall. Produced by Skidmore College Professor and RPA Board member Rik Scarce, this film presents the stories of farmers, community activists, landscape architects, elected officials, distillers, corporate executives, and others who understand that a lasting, livable tomorrow begins with them and the organizations they create. [Read more…] about Sustaining The Hudson Valley
Dyken Pond Events, Spring 2016
Wilderness Craft Series: David Muska, a licensed NYS Wilderness Guide and Wilderness Skills Instructor with over 20 years of backpacking experience from Ondatra Adventures, will be instructing a four-part Wilderness Craft Series at the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center. The first two programs will be on April 2 and April 9 from 10 am to 3 pm. Learn how to make coal burned bowls and spoons on April 2 and natural fibers and cordage from the landscape on April 9. [Read more…] about Dyken Pond Events, Spring 2016
Digging Potatoes And Grinding Apples
Thursday, October 5, 1837: Today I went to Pittsfield with my covered wagon and carried my wife and two oldest daughters and two sons to cattle show. We called to Roberts Tavern on the mountain to what is called Broad’s old stand and I paid ten cents for bitters and crackers. Mr. Bull of Albany delivered an address and then I and my wife and daughters went to brother Jay Wylie and took tea. I paid about 40 cts for my two sons to see the shows and for cake and clams. Some snow and rain this afternoon and quite dark coming home this evening, a large crowd today of people, especially in the meeting house.
Friday: We dug potatoes on my Rodgers Farm and Daniel Kites dug for me on shares for one out of eight. We fetched home 35 bushels tonight. [Read more…] about Digging Potatoes And Grinding Apples
The American House Comes Down
by Deb Alter
On Monday morning, March 25, the demolition process began for The American House on Elm Street in Hoosick Falls. It was once a grand hotel with two levels of wrap-around porches just a few steps from the railroad station, and was stylish and successful. But in recent years it has been steadily deteriorating. [Read more…] about The American House Comes Down
County Presents PFOA Data At Petersburgh Town Board Meeting
by Alex Brooks
Rensselaer County Environmental Health Director Rich Elder and Deputy County Esecutive Chris Meyer came to the Petersburgh Town Board meeting to present a map the County has created based on the results of the first 47 samples from private wells that were tested for PFOA contamination. The hot spot was of course the Taconic campus and its immediate surrounding area. High readings extended down Hewitt Road to some extent and areas downstream (north) of Taconic. But the area contaminated by PFOA does not seem to extend very far south of the campus, or up Toad Point Road, or across the Little Hoosick River. [Read more…] about County Presents PFOA Data At Petersburgh Town Board Meeting
“Local Roads Matter” Is The Theme Of Highway Superintendents Annual March On The Capital
By Doug La Rocque
More than 700 local highway superintendents and their supporters gathered in the State capital in their quest for more Consolidated Highway Improvement Program funds (CHIPs) and bridge repair monies. This gathering has become an annual event. [Read more…] about “Local Roads Matter” Is The Theme Of Highway Superintendents Annual March On The Capital
Grafton Planning Board Action
Grafton’s Newest Business Venture Gets The Nod From The Planning Board
By Doug La Rocque
Four people took the opportunity to speak at the public hearing concerning the Site Plan Review proposed by David and Donna Wagar for their property at 3046 NY Route 2. [Read more…] about Grafton Planning Board Action