The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

Stakes Are High In Energy Debate

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To the Editor,

As a parent I have often spoken to my children about the difference between “want” and “need.” I am reminded of those conversations when I hear about our energy “needs.”  If we recognize that fulfilling these “needs” puts the future of life on earth as we know it in danger, it might be easier to see these as “wants.” [Read more…] about Stakes Are High In Energy Debate

Sister Campbell Visits From The West

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Friday, September 23, 1836: Today some rainy. I threshed rye and mended my barn door and today brother Beers and wife came and fetched sister Miriam Campbell. Sister Campbell came to brother Beers on Wednesday, she came in the stage from the boat on the canal from New Hartford seven miles from Utica. Today Caleb Chapman buried a girl child. [Read more…] about Sister Campbell Visits From The West

Saint Gobain Agrees To Clean Up PFOAs In Hoosick Falls Water

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by Deb Alter

Philip Guy, Business Manager of the Saint Gobain facility in Hoosick Falls, told the Village Board and the community Tuesday, November 10 that  the Company will provide the funds necessary for a permanent carbon filtration system for the Village water plant as outlined by the Village. [Read more…] about Saint Gobain Agrees To Clean Up PFOAs In Hoosick Falls Water