A huge void was created in the hearts of the family and many friends of Karen L. (Klein) Crandall as she passed away on December 7, 2015. [Read more…] about Karen L. Crandall
Major Natural Gas Accident is Not News
To The Editor:
“It’s the climate equivalent of the BP disaster in the Gulf of Mexico: the rupture of a natural gas storage site in California that is spewing vast amounts of methane into the atmosphere and is likely to go unchecked for three months. The breach of the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage site, near Porter Ranch, has forced the relocation of hundreds of families, who complained of headaches, nosebleeds and nausea from the rotten-egg smell of the odorant added to the gas to aid in leak detection.” [Read more…] about Major Natural Gas Accident is Not News
Citizens Demand Health Impact Study On Proposed Pipelines
by Thaddeus Flint
The Million Dollar Staircase at the Capitol Building in Albany echoed with protest last Wednesday as citizens and politicians met as one to demand Governor Cuomo conduct a comprehensive health impact study of natural gas pipelines that are proposed to crisscross the State. [Read more…] about Citizens Demand Health Impact Study On Proposed Pipelines
Hoosick Falls Meeting Attendees Upset About The Water
By Deb Alter and Alex Brooks
The Village meeting room was packed with dozens of residents for the Village Board meeting on Tuesday December 8. Although there was much regular Village business to attend to, most of the people were there because they are upset at the idea that the Hoosick Falls municipal water may not be safe to drink or to cook with. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Meeting Attendees Upset About The Water
Berlin Town Board Action
Berlin Buys A New Truck
By Doug La Rocque
Two sealed bids were opened for the purchase of a 2016 heavy duty pickup to replace the older model now driven by Highway Superintendent Jim Winn. Stephens Chrysler Dodge of Greenwich submitted the winning bid for a Ram 3500 of $19,996.50 after trade-in and rebates. [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board Action
Grafton Town Board Action
Town Accruing Charges To House Animals
Removed From A Grafton Home
By Doug La Rocque
Charges being incurred by the Town of Grafton to house a rabbit, cat, dog and 10 chickens at the Hudson Mohawk Animal Shelter in Menands, was the first topic of business at the Grafton Town Board meeting December 14. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Action
New Lebanon Town Board Action
Debate Over Whether Or Not To Accept Playground Equipment
by Thaddeus Flint
New old playground equipment for Shatford Park, and what some people think other people who want to preserve the beauty of their own land forever should really do were the only major topics of discussion at the New Lebanon Town Board meeting last Tuesday, December 8. [Read more…] about New Lebanon Town Board Action
The Ribbon Is Cut On The New Sign
By Doug La Rocque
Members of the Scouting community joined residents of Petersburgh for the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new town sign on Saturday, December 12. [Read more…] about The Ribbon Is Cut On The New Sign
Hoosick Town Board Action
Praise For Bruce Patire At His Last Meeting As Board Member
The Town of Hoosick Board Meeting Monday evening December 14 was Bruce Patire’s last as a member of the Board. Although he has served just one term, Town Clerk Susan Stradinger said, “he has been an asset to our community and the most dedicated Board member I’ve worked with.” [Read more…] about Hoosick Town Board Action
Construction At Former Seagroatt Site In Berlin Proceeds
Compressed Natural Gas Tank Being Installed
By Doug La Rocque
Rensselaer County Fire Coordinator Ivan Wager addressed the Berlin Town Board and members of the public this past week, concerning the use of and transportation of compressed natural gas. [Read more…] about Construction At Former Seagroatt Site In Berlin Proceeds