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Hoosac Tunnel & RR – by C. Kelly

   This fall my husband and I had a wonderful train trip through the town of Schaghticoke. Every year Amtrak runs a fall excursion train one weekend. Train buffs from all over the country ride. This year the trip was from Albany to East Deerfield, Massachusetts…..with the centerpiece of the 10 hour day a journey through the 4.75 mile long Hoosac Tunnel. This was the first time a passenger train had been through the tunnel in at least thirty years. Yes, that was great, but for me as town historian, a trip by train through my town was the high point- twice, actually, as we retraced our journey on the way back.

Read the entire article in the 12/24 edition.

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The Express Newspaper – December 24, 2015

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Calendar of Events

 

Friday, Dec. 18 from 6-9:00 pm

Polar Express Pajama Party ($)

STILLWATER - Drop your children off at the "train station" where they will embark on a magical journey to the North Pole. During their journey they will enjoy pizza, hot chocolate, craft, and a viewing of The Polar Express! All children grades K-5 are welcome! We encourage children to wear their pajamas, although it is not necessary. There is a FEE. RSVP to (518)664-2515 ext 10 or email saccassistantdirector@gmail.com

Waterford LibrarySaturday, Dec. 19 at 11:00 am

Friends of the Waterford Public Library to Meet

WATERFORD - The Friends of the Waterford Public Library will meet to discuss and plan 2015-2016 events and fundraising activities in the Community Room at Van Schoonhoven Square,. Members of the community interested in participating and joining the Friends are invited to attend.

Breakfast_with_Santa-logoSunday, Dec. 20 from 7:30-11:00 am

Christmas Breakfast (4)

SCHAGHTICOKE - Victor Lodge of Schaghticoke Route 67 in Schaghticoke.   The menu will be pancakes, Belgian waffles, Knickerbocker soufflé, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, potatoes with and without onions, juice and coffee. Children are free and Santa Claus will be at the breakfast.

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NYSEG Opens CNG Facility on Central Ave.

MECHANICVILLE DECEMBER 9- The new compressed natural gas facility on Central Ave. was open to star and local officials on Wednesday morning. This is the only utility owned facility of its kind in New York State. NYSEG now delivers compressed natural gas by truck and it is injected into the local delivery system. By increasing capacity the three moratorium on providing natural gas to Mechanicville, Halfmoon, and Stillwater is now lifted.

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Banzai Literacy Program at MHS – by Sandy McBride

   High school education prepares students for college and for the job market.  The curriculum offers courses in the sciences, language arts, foreign languages, physical education, math and music, providing them with the skills necessary to pass college courses.  Programs offered through BOCES teaches them such job skills as machine technology, cosmetology, auto repair and culinary arts among others.  There are all kinds of learning tools available in our schools for young people who will soon embark on that often intimidating journey called life in the real world

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Toys for Tots – by Melissa LeMay

Toys for Tots Convoy Attains Record Breaking Success

BALLSTON SPA:  The 2nd annual Convoy Toys for Tots benefiting the Capital Region Toys for Tots was held on Sunday November 29th. Over 150 vehicles from area Police, Fire Department, EMS agencies, public and private businesses came together to support Capitol Region Toys for Tots.