Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
Town Plans To Run Its Own Transfer Station
by Alex Brooks
The Petersburgh Town Board held a workshop meeting on Friday December 4 to discuss the possibility of running its own transfer station rather than paying rent to Berlin for the use of its station. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Town Board
Threeleaf Goldthread (Coptis trifolia) is a native evergreen plant that likes to grow in forested wet areas, often with mosses. [Read more…] about Outdoors With Trix
New Laws For RVs, Manufactured Homes
by Alex Brooks
The Petersburgh Town Board held a workshop meeting on Friday evening December 4 about two laws nearing completion, one on using RVs for residential purposes and one on siting manufactured and mobile homes and micro homes or tiny houses. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Town Board
Seniors Take Over
Submitted by Rachel Turetsky
The annual Senior “Take Over” Day at Berlin Middle High School took place before the holiday break. [Read more…] about Berlin Central School
News from the Berlin Community Food Closet
As we gear up for the Christmas (and winter) season, the following items are needed: [Read more…] about Berlin
ValleyCats Lose Major League Affiliation
Considering Joining An Independent Professional League
According to General Manager Matt Callahan the Tri-City ValleyCats organization has learned that the team will not receive a Player Development License (PDL) as part of Major League Baseball’s plan to restructure the Minor League system. [Read more…] about Troy
Ice Fishing Contest Will Go Forth At GLSP
Cabin Fever Event Will Replace Winterfest
Grafton Lakes State Park will host its 36th annual Ice Fishing Contest on Saturday, January 16, from 7 am to 2 pm. Join in the fun and brave the cold temperatures for your chance to land a winning catch on several of the park’s ponds. [Read more…] about Grafton
More Farmland Protected Along The Hoosic River
The Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA) is pleased to announce the permanent protection of 520 acres on the Copses Farm in the Towns of Schaghticoke and Pittstown. More than 2,500 acres have been conserved with ASA to date within the two towns. [Read more…] about Schaghticoke
Gingerbread Ornament Kits
Nothing’s better than being able to eat your own ornaments right off your own Christmas Tree. [Read more…] about Grafton
Miller Museum And Gift Shop Open During Holidays
The Louis Miller Museum, home of the Hoosick Township Historical Society, will be open for weekend business during the holiday season, along with its gift shop, which is fully stocked with handmade crafts by local artisans. Appointments can also be scheduled during the week. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls
