Saturday, March 11, 1837: Today I carried a cheese to Nathaniel Nichols and exchanged it for one I had sold him before. He did not like the cheese for said N. Nichols insisted it was a late made cheese got in with the rest of the cheese through a mistake. [Read more…] about Pension Research
Jonathan M. Laubacker
Hoosick Falls – Jonathan M. Laubacker, 45, passed away on Friday January 29, at his residence surrounded by his family. He resided on Wall Street with his wife Monica (Hanselman) Laubacker. [Read more…] about Jonathan M. Laubacker
Temporary Water Filters Are Delivered
by Alex Brooks
The temporary water treatment system which will remove PFOA from the Hoosick Falls municipal water system was delivered on Tuesday, January 26.
After a pilot study requested by the Village showed a Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) filtration system to be very effective in removing PFOA from the water, Village officials searched nationwide for GAC filtration equipment for immediate use in Hoosick Falls, and found one available from Calgon Carbon of Pittsburgh, PA. [Read more…] about Temporary Water Filters Are Delivered
Tireless Advocate Tackles Tiny Pest, Earns Excellence In IPM Award
Dale Ila-Riggs, president of the New York Berry Growers Association, knew well the danger when SWD (aka spotted wing drosophila) blew into New York in 2012. This tiny new pest ravished millions of dollars worth of raspberries and blueberries. Now, for her leadership and resolve on behalf of an industry worth $15 million and growing, Riggs has received an Excellence in IPM award from the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program (NYS IPM) at Cornell University. [Read more…] about Tireless Advocate Tackles Tiny Pest, Earns Excellence In IPM Award
Grafton Lake State Park Winterfest A Blast Despite Lack Of Snow
By Doug La Rocque
Old Man Winter wasn’t very cooperative this year but most events at the 31st Annual Winter Festival went off as planned. The major casualty of the mild winter season was the annual ice fishing contest, postponed until February 13, because the ice was deemed not thick enough to be safe. [Read more…] about Grafton Lake State Park Winterfest A Blast Despite Lack Of Snow
PFOA Found In Well Water At HFCSD Bus Garage
Carbon Filtration Plans Sent To County Health Department for Approval
submitted by Brian Bushner
A test of the water at the Hoosick Falls School District’s bus garage has found PFOA in the water at a concentration above the EPA Provisional Health Advisory level. The bus garage is 1.2 miles from the School District’s main campus. The water at the school does not have PFOA in it. It is tested regularly, and it is clean. [Read more…] about PFOA Found In Well Water At HFCSD Bus Garage
Theme Set For Berlin July 4th Parade
submitted by Dave Theriault
The Berlin July 4th Parade Committee has chosen “Americana” for the theme of the 2016 Independence Day Parade. According to most definitions, the word Americana refers to the history, geography, folklore and cultural heritage of the United States. [Read more…] about Theme Set For Berlin July 4th Parade
Petersburgh Planning Board Starts A New Year
by Alex Brooks
The Petersburgh Planning Board held their first meeting of the year on January 25, where they resolved to keep all the same officers and appointees as last year. Frank Sheldon will be Chairman again, assisted by Vice Chairman Tim Church. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Planning Board Starts A New Year
David Borton Talk At New Lebanon Library Takes Global Perspective On Solar Energy
by Alex Brooks
Retired RPI professor David Borton spoke to a full room on Thursday, January 21 about solar energy in general, and about the solar powered boats that he has created in particular. He began by talking about global energy needs, calculating the global need for energy and the potential solar energy available, and finding that there is way more solar energy available globally than we need – it’s just a matter of harvesting it and making it available in the forms needed. [Read more…] about David Borton Talk At New Lebanon Library Takes Global Perspective On Solar Energy
Berlin Central School District “Save a Life” Initiative
As part of a “Save a Life” initiative, the Berlin Counseling Team at the Berlin Central School District, Berlin, New York, will host two upcoming Community Information Nights in an effort to open discussion and raise awareness regarding issues such as anxiety, depression and suicide prevention. [Read more…] about Berlin Central School District “Save a Life” Initiative