The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

Governor Cuomo Orders Consent Agreement, Saint-Gobain, Honeywell Cooperating

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Testing, Flushing, And Filter Installation Continue At A Furious Pace

by Deb Alter

Governor Cuomo’s office has decided that the agreement between the Village, Saint-Gobain, and Honeywell, will be achieved via a consent order from the State, Mayor David Borge announced at the Tuesday, March 8 Village Board Meeting. The consent order will encompass the same terms that the Village had negotiated directly with the companies.  [Read more…] about Governor Cuomo Orders Consent Agreement, Saint-Gobain, Honeywell Cooperating

Rensselaer County To Undertake Collaborative Solar Initiative

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Eleven local governments joined in the collaboration will achieve $22.5 million in collective savings during the 25-year contract

As part of the continued effort to increase the use of “green” energy and reduce the costs of operations the County is seeking to enter into a contract with Monolith Solar for remote net metering energy services. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County To Undertake Collaborative Solar Initiative

Petersburgh Town Board Action

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Records Room Due For Renovation

by Alex Brooks

At the Petersburgh Town Board meeting on February 15, the Board heard a presentation from Town Clerk Deidra Michaels about the state of Town’s records room. Apparently the Town’s records have not received a lot of attention over a period of time  and they are a bit messy and disorganized. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Town Board Action

Hoosick Falls 3rd And 4th Graders Win Basketball Tournament

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by Lori Kempf

The Hoosick Falls third and fourth grade basketball team survived a thrilling opening round overtime game against Clifton Park and won its final two games to emerge as champion of the Fifth Annual March Madness Basketball Tournament held at the Duanesburg YMCA in Delanson, New York over the March 5th-6th weekend. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls 3rd And 4th Graders Win Basketball Tournament

Rensselaer County Is Granted Intervenor Status In Permitting Of Kinder Morgan Pipeline

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A motion requesting “intervenor” status in the FERC review of the Kinder Morgan pipeline, filed by Rensselaer County in late January, has been granted. This makes the County a recognized part of the review process that will lead to a decision to permit construction of the pipeline or not, or to permit it with restrictions or conditions. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Is Granted Intervenor Status In Permitting Of Kinder Morgan Pipeline

25th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade In Hoosick Falls

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submitted by Kevin O’Malley

On Saturday, March 12, The Village of Hoosick Falls will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and the 25th Anniversary of the Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Twenty-five years ago, local Irishmen Mike Conway and TJ Carmody wanted to find a way to keep the Irish Culture and History alive in the Hoosick area, and decided that a parade was the ticket!

Please join us for this year’s event, as we host the second largest St. Patrick’s parade in the Capital District. [Read more…] about 25th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade In Hoosick Falls

HAYC3’S Hoosical Furnishings Auction Celebrates Community And Art On Saturday, March 19

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Hoosick Fall’s creative spirit and talents will be on full display at HAYC’s fifth annual Hoosical Furnishings Art Auction on Saturday, March 19 at the HAYC3 Armory, at 80 Church Street in Hoosick Falls.

The event will feature a live auction of one-of-a-kind Hoosick Landmark birdhouses and hand-painted furniture crafted by local artists. [Read more…] about HAYC3’S Hoosical Furnishings Auction Celebrates Community And Art On Saturday, March 19