New York State enacted the Union Free School law in 1853. Under this law, common schools could organize to create secondary schools for their students. Before that time, just a few students would have the opportunity to go beyond an elementary school education, in private schools located around the area. The 1840 U.S. Census had a column for “scholars”, presumably students in college.
Read the entire article in the Nov. 27th issue of the Express.
Town of Schaghticoke- On October 8th a public hearing was held by the Town of Schaghticoke offering all interested persons on behalf of, or in opposition to, a proposition to extend the boundaries of the Hoosic Valley Ambulance District to include all of the Town of Schaghticoke. Following the public hearing a motion was made to table the resolution at that time.
Read the entire article in the Nov. 27th issue of the Express.
The new replacement bridge on Route 40 in the Town of Schaghticoke opened up on Friday November 14th. The new bridge is 717 feet long and the entire project, which includes the work on Route 40, as it approaches the bridge from both directions, is 2,280 feet long.
Read the entire article in the Nov. 27th edition of the Express.
TOWN OF STILLWATER, November 20 - The Town of Stillwater like all New York towns is supposed to approve its Preliminary Budget for the new year on or before November 20. Following Thursday's Town Board business meeting, Supervisor Edward Kinowski mused with this writer: Yes, the Town does have a budget in place, in one way... but it doesn't, in another,and rather roundabout way. "Normally by Nov. 20," explained the Supervisor, "We are ready to do that." But due to what he called "a little bit of a nuance that occurred three days before," the Town did not yet pass its budget by a vote. But in the aforementioned roundabout way, the Town still DOES have a Final Budget in place, as of that night.
Read the entire article in the Nov. 27th issue of the Express.
Collin - His best friend Mick found a home so now it is his turn. He had a very rough start to his life but now is his time. What a sweetie he is!! He is 4 months old, Black Lab mix, age appropriate shots, and the sweetest personality. He is great with kids and other animals and would love a home for the holidays. Please come and meet him and for further information please call the shelter at (518) 654-6220.
German Shepherd Puppies - These babies are may be pure breed shepherds. Mom was a smaller German shepherd(Mix?) and daddy was a pure breed German Shepherd that lived next door. The owner of the mother kept her but didn't want the pups so he gave them to the shelter down south. They are now about 9-10 weeks old up to date on shots and de-wormed. These are very handsome babies and will not last long. For more information please call the shelter to speak with one of our volunteers 518-654-6220.
Gypsy - Gypsy came in with her kittens when they were pulled from a local kill shelter. Her kitten are all safe and sound but she is still waiting for a home. She is a love bug and really just wants a warm place to curl up in and a nice lap to sit on. If you are looking for a very sweet baby girl then please come and meet Gypsy. FOr more information please call the shelter at 518-654-6220 to speak with one of our volunteers of just come by to visit us. We are open 7 days a weeks
Clinton, N.Y. – Emily E. Moore, daughter of Eva and John Moore of Valley Falls, and a senior at Hamilton College, is serving as a peer tutor in the Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning Center (QSR) at Hamilton this year. The mission of the QSR Center is to support students in the development of their academic skills, and to foster collaborative learning and intellectual growth.
TROY, NY (11/17/2014)(readMedia)-- Nearly 100 Hudson Valley Community College students received honors and scholarships at the annual Hudson Valley Community College Foundation Scholarship Reception on Friday, Nov. 14.
Each year, the college Foundation recognizes students who were awarded scholarships this past year as well as the donors who make these scholarships possible. The reception took place in the McDonough Sports Complex.
Several local residents were among the honorees:
Kevin Pallozzi of Schaghticoke, who received the Dave '64 and Jill Fry Technology Scholarship
Eric Samaniego of Clifton Park, who received the Jane S. Mangold Scholarship
Sabrina Fitzgerald of Schaghticoke, who received the Pioneer Bank Scholarship in Memory of John M. Scarchill
Raymond Schoonmaker of Schaghticoke, who received the Troy Police Sgt. Michael Blair Scholarship
FRANKLIN, MA (11/10/2014)(readMedia)-- The renowned Dean College Theatre Department is proud to announce that Anna McKenzie of Mechanicville will have a principal role in the production of Urinetown beginning November 19-23, 2014 at Dean College in Franklin, MA.
ITHACA, NY (11/11/2014)(readMedia)-- The Ithaca College Oracle Honor Society welcomed new members at its induction ceremony held on Nov. 3, 2014.
Zachary Waldek of Clifton Park (12065)
Joseph Buttimer of Clifton Park (12065)
Christina Tudor of Clifton Park (12065)
ROCHESTER, NY (11/13/2014)(readMedia)-- Kathryn Trainor of Clifton Park, NY, earned the Empire 8 Conference co-champion title with Nazareth College's women's soccer team. Nazareth and Ithaca met for the 10th time in the finals of the Empire 8 Conference Tournament for women's soccer with an automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament on the line. For the sixth time in that stretch, there were two winners. The Golden Flyers and the Bombers played to a 0-0 tie and were declared Empire 8 co-champions. Nazareth then gained the conference's automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament by virtue of a 4-3 advantage in the post-game penalty kick session.
MECHANICVILLE NOVEMBER 12- On Wednesday evening it was announced that the Mechanicville Stillwater Breast Cancer Walk Committee raised a total of $46,000. Among those who made this a success was the Mechanicville Girls Soccer team. For the 4th consecutive year October was "Pink OUt" month. This year the team raised $4,445 .
Read the entire article in the Nov. 20th issue of the Express.