On Saturday, August 15, the Tsatsawassa Protective Fire Company Inc. will hold its 27th Annual Pig Roast on the firehouse grounds located a 9 Firehouse Lane, just off Route 20 in the hamlet of Brainard. Doors will open at 1 pm and the afternoon will be filled with fun events including door prizes and games as well as hot dogs, sausage/hamburgers and drinks, all while the ‘whole pig’ covered with foil, will be roasting on the spit in view of the attendees. [Read more…] about Tsatsawassa Pig Roast
Hoosick Considering Temporary Moratorium On Solar Farms
by Bea Peterson
There are currently five Solar Farms either underway or going through the approval process in the Town of Hoosick. At a joint meeting of the Town, Planning and Zoning Boards on Tuesday evening, July 28, the consensus was that a temporary moratorium on any more farms should be put in place until a study of the overall impact on the Town and its residents can be determined. The Town Board would have to make such a determination at its August meeting. [Read more…] about Hoosick Considering Temporary Moratorium On Solar Farms
New Lebanon High School Reunion – July 11, 2015
by David Flint
New Lebanon High School grads enjoyed their annual Reunion Dinner at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Pittsfield on July 11. Attending were 168 graduates along with about 40 spouses and guests. The very generous Mr. Richard Burns, Class of 1949, once again footed most of the bill. [Read more…] about New Lebanon High School Reunion – July 11, 2015
What’s Happening At Stephentown Memorial Library
Heroic Hijinks – Friday, August 7 at 10 am. Superhero Fun! Heroic Hijinks is a music and movement program that will have your 3 to 7 year olds vanquishing villains, flying around a super-sized parachute, and leaping over buildings in a single bound. For extra fun and lasting memories, have your kids dress in costume and take a “flying” picture on our superhero background. [Read more…] about What’s Happening At Stephentown Memorial Library
Stephentown Historical Society To Host Community Tag Sale August 8
Raise some funds for your organization or put some cash in your own pocket by selling your treasures at the 18th Annual Stephentown Community Tag Sale on Saturday, August 8, from 9 to 3. The Stephentown Historical Society is hosting the sale at Gardner’s Field on Route 22 in Stephentown. [Read more…] about Stephentown Historical Society To Host Community Tag Sale August 8
Grafton Fire Department Breakfast
The Grafton Volunteer Fire Department along with the Grafton Ladies Auxiliary will be serving you an All You Can Eat Buffet Breakfast- Saturday, August 29 from 8 to 11 am at the Grafton VFW – Fire Hall on South Road (County Route 85). [Read more…] about Grafton Fire Department Breakfast
Grand Marshall Named For Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home George Driscoll Designated Grand Marshall
submitted by Gail Smith
The Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Celebration task force is pleased to announce that George M. Driscoll, who served in the National Guard in 1956-57 and the United States Air Force from 1957-1964, has been selected as the Grand Marshall for the Town of Hoosick Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Parade on Saturday, August 8. [Read more…] about Grand Marshall Named For Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home George Driscoll Designated Grand Marshall
Shuttle Service Available For H.F. Vietnam Vets Event August 8
Town of Hoosick Vietnam Veterans’ Event is scheduled for this Saturday, August 8 at Wood Park at 10 am. The event is being sponsored by Voice of a Vet, Heroes at Home and American Legion Post 40. Due to the tremendous response we’ve gotten from Vietnam (Era) Veterans, their families and community members who will be attending the event, we have added a shuttle service to Wood Park from four locations in town.
Please note that there will be some handicap parking next to the Municipal Building along Wilder Avenue adjacent to the park. [Read more…] about Shuttle Service Available For H.F. Vietnam Vets Event August 8
Stephen Feathers Graduates From Saint Joseph’s High School
Stephen Feathers of Cherry Plain graduated from St. Joseph’s High School in Pittsfield on June 7. [Read more…] about Stephen Feathers Graduates From Saint Joseph’s High School
BEHOLD! New Lebanon Rural Guide Tours for August 8
Behold! New Lebanon, the living museum of contemporary rural American life, August 8 programs include: [Read more…] about BEHOLD! New Lebanon Rural Guide Tours for August 8