Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
By Doug La Rocque
The Mountaineers posted a couple of important Central Hudson Valley League wins this past week, jumping out ahead early in both games and then withstanding comeback efforts in the second half by their opponents. [Read more…] about A Strong Showing This Week For Berlin’s Basketball Teams
Hoosick Falls – Reverend Philip Garippa, 90, passed away on Saturday December 19, 2015 at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls. He was the husband of the late Elaine (Capwell) Garippa. [Read more…] about Reverend Philip Garippa
Hoosick Falls – Judith S. Hoag, 66, passed away suddenly Saturday December 19, 2015 at her residence on Cottrell Road. She resided there with her husband Terrance Hoag. [Read more…] about Judith Hoag
Thomas Owens, 51, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 20, 2015. [Read more…] about Thomas J. Owens
Brunswick- William “Bill” L. Austin, 75, a longtime resident of Brunswick, died Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Albany Medical Center following a long battle with a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy. [Read more…] about William L. Austin
Monday, January 30, 1837: I tended to chores and moved straw in the barn and this afternoon I took my double sleigh and carried a grist of rye and corn to the Shakers’ mill and left to be ground. My two oldest daughters and Jane Wylie went with me for a sleigh ride. [Read more…] about A Thaw Makes Sledding Difficult
by Deb Alter
The EPA has finally definitively advised residents of Hoosick Falls not to drink or cook with Village water. It is safe for showering and bathing. The statement, dated December 17, has been supported by the Village and posted on its website: www.villageofhoosickfalls.com. [Read more…] about EPA, NYSDOH And Village All OnThe Same Page: Don’t Drink The Hoosick Falls Water
By Doug La Rocque
In November, the Berlin School District placed a subdivision proposal before the Town of Grafton Planning Board, to divide the former Grafton Elementary School property into two lots. [Read more…] about Grafton Planning Board Seeks Resolution Of Issues Holding Up Senior Housing Proposal
Santa Claus arrived by plane to the Christmas Fly-In Santa Drop And Potluck Lunch at the William H. Morse State Airport in Bennington, Vermont. [Read more…] about Santa Flies In
Mass Gatherings Law Is In The Works
by David Flint
The Stephentown Town Board has been put on notice that the Disc Jam Music Festival intends to return next summer to Gardner’s field. [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board Action
