Troy-On Sunday December 7th, the city of Troy was transformed back into the Victorian era during the 32nd annual Victorian Stroll held in downtown Troy. The Stroll is estimated to draw a crowd of over 20,000 visitors to the city each year. The event is organized by the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce and privately funded through contributions with operational support provided by the City of Troy.
Read the entire article in the Dec. 11 issue of the Express.
Schaghticoke-The 2nd annual Radiant Peace Memorial Tree lighting ceremony took place on November 29th at the Schaghticoke Town Hall. Despite the wind and chilling temperatures, crowds of people filled the lawn to participate in the evening’s ceremony and tree lighting, which began at 5pm. The Radiant Peace Memorial offers people a unique opportunity to decorate a light a memorial tree as a way to “remember those who can’t be with us this holiday season.” This year, 53 trees, including the large community tree, showcased in the Gazebo, were simultaneously lit following the conclusion of a heartfelt ceremony of music, and poetry which offered a peaceful remembrance of lost loved ones.
Read the entire article in the Dec. 4 issue of the Express.
Troy- This years 67th annual Troy Turkey Trot was held on November 27th. The Troy Turkey Trot was founded in 1916 and has been running consecutively since 1964. The Troy Turkey Trot continues to be a Thanksgiving tradition for many families, one that extends far beyond the Capital District. According to race statistics, it is estimated that each year the event draws as many as 8.000 participants from 37 different states.
Read the entire article in the Dec. 4 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.
Schaghticoke-The Radiant Peace Memorial Tree lighting ceremony offers the opportunity to “remember those who can’t be with us this holiday season.” The title “Radiant Peace” best describes the sentiment behind the event that was held for the first time in 2013. This year there is 53 trees that will be simultaneously lit on Saturday November 29th at the Schaghticoke Town Hall.
Read the entire article in the Nov. 20th issue of the Express.
