The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

Trading In Albany

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Wednesday, November 4, 1835: This morning I went with a load of cider of six barrels and four gallons to N. Nichols still, and he credits me for the same and I had six panes of glass charged 25 cts and one pound pepper and one half yard black cambric 19 cts, and this afternoon I went to Election to Simon Cranston’s. This afternoon Howard Coon returned to work for me. Today I called to the post office and got my papers and paid 25 cts for a letter from Cincinnati from brother Twichel.

Saturday: This evening I took my team and carried the clothier at the pool by the name of Taylor two barrels of cider at one dol per barrel.

On the way home I went on to my Rodgers Farm and got a load of wood.  My wife and daughter rode home from Aseneth Newton’s, they went over to see Miriam Newton for her health is quite poor.  Today Howard Coon quit me on account of his being sick. I paid up for his quarter of a month one dollar as the bargain was, and I paid him eight cts for the half a day he worked over the quarter of a month. [Read more…] about Trading In Albany

Town Of Petersburgh Finding ADA Compliance Difficult

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by Alex Brooks

Supervisor Krahforst said the Town has received a letter from a local citizen about compliance with ADA requirements in the Town buildings, which “makes demands and sets deadlines.” Krahforst said the Town is working diligently to satisfy the demands of its mediation partners, but it is running up against some expensive items for which it does not, at present, have adequate funds. [Read more…] about Town Of Petersburgh Finding ADA Compliance Difficult

Candidates Selected For Grafton Town Elections

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By Doug La Rocque

Both the Democratic and Republican parties in Grafton have made their selections for the November 3 town wide races.  The Democrats met in caucus last week to name those they wish to represent their party ticket while the Republicans circulated and filed nominating petitions to fill out their slate.  [Read more…] about Candidates Selected For Grafton Town Elections

Stan Brownell Elevated To Chairman Of Rensselaer County Legislature

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By Doug La Rocque

Rensselaer County legislator Stan Brownell of Hoosick Falls has assumed the duties of Chairman of the County Legislature, following the arrest and arraignment of Chairman Martin Reid of Sand Lake.  Reid resigned the post and Brownell, as Vice Chairman, automatically took over. [Read more…] about Stan Brownell Elevated To Chairman Of Rensselaer County Legislature

Hubbard Hall Opera Presents World-Class Production Of Rigoletto

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Review by Alex Brooks

The Hubbard Hall Opera Theatre has chosen the Verdi classic Rigoletto as its major production this year, which brings a world-class production of one of the greatest works of opera to the small town of Cambridge, NY. Benjamin Bloomfield who plays Rigoletto, and Meghan Picerno who plays his daughter Gilda, are clearly up and coming stars of the New York opera world, and their performances here are riveting. [Read more…] about Hubbard Hall Opera Presents World-Class Production Of Rigoletto

Berlin Town Board Action

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Response To NYS Comptroller’s Audit: 

Water District #2 Revises Practices

By Doug La Rocque

At the regular monthly meeting of the Berlin Town Board, Berlin Supervisor Rob Jaeger submitted to the Board a package of new policies and procedures for the Berlin Water District in response to a recent audit of the District by the NYS Comptroller’s Office.  [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board Action

Stephentown Town Board Action

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Fractal Fest Better Than Most, But Eckhardt Wants Mass Gatherings Law To Regulate Such Events

by David Flint

Organizers of Fractalfest 2015, an art and music event held at Gardner’s farm July 31 to August 2, attended the Stephentown Town Board meeting Monday evening to thank the community for having them. The event was sponsored by Fractaltribe, which calls itself “a community of artists, musicians, and craftsmen dedicated to creating meaningful experiences and immersive atmospheres; celebrations which foster creative expression in a healthy and supportive environment.” The event featured music, local and regional art projects, different food experiences and workshops focusing on topics such as permaculture, yoga and herbal medicine. [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board Action