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News | July 22, 2024
CATSKILL - “We’ll try to hold him back,” says Greene County Legislature member Charles Martinez (District 2, Coxsackie), speaking of Shaun Groden who is daydreaming of hopping on a chopper. Groden is the county administrator and lawmakers, earlier this week, approved a resolution extending his contract by a year. At Groden’s request, his current three-year
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News | July 11, 2024
PINE HILL — Grammy-nominated songwriter Terry Radigan will be performing a solo show at Pine Hill on Saturday, July 13th. 7-9 pm 287 Main Street Pine Hill, NY. $10 suggested donation at the door. \
The Mountain EagleNews | July 11, 2024
CAIRO - In the near or distant future, “a lot of meetings will be had,” says Greene County Legislature chairman Patrick Linger, referring to the purchase of land in the town of Cairo and what will become of it. Lawmakers, at a recent meeting, approved a resolution authorizing the chairman to enter into a contract to obtain 16.85 acres that in the past serve
The Mountain EagleNews | July 11, 2024
WINDHAM - There were no comments made when the Greene County Legislature held a public hearing on the replacement of the bridge connecting the hamlet of Maplecrest with the rest of the world. Lawmakers hosted the required session on Monday night, continuing a process that may run into legal snags before coming to fruition. County officials are hopeful that
The Mountain EagleNews | July 3, 2024
CATSKILL - The routine was disrupted when Greene County Legislature members got the monthly report of county Emergency Services director John Farrell during a Public Safety committee meeting, last week. Farrell shared the usual numbers from his agency, noting there were 554 ambulance calls in May along with 163 fire calls and 1464 police calls as well as on
The Mountain EagleNews | June 7, 2024
COBLESKILL — The Institute for Rural Vitality at SUNY Cobleskill recently welcomed two new members to the team, allowing the Institute to expand its reach and further extend the resources it offers. Bennett Ashley joined the team in March as Program Administrator. Ashley is a Business Administration alumnus of SUNY Cobleskill and interned with the Institute
The Mountain EagleNews | June 7, 2024
CATSKILL - In an effort to keep things clear for we mules of taxation, and provide fiscal stability for uncertain times, Greene County Legislature members have re-established a plethora of piggy banks. Lawmakers and other county officials, over the past few years, have been able to stockpile monies, due in no small part to an unexpected influx of sales tax
The Mountain EagleNews | June 7, 2024
MARGARETVILLE — ArtUp Gallery in Margaretville (746 Main Street, Binnekill Square) will open a new show RECURRENT with artists Denise Corley, Tom Fitzgibbon, and GG Stankiewicz this Friday June 7. The show will run till June 30th. Opening reception will be Friday the 7th from 4pm to 7pm. Gallery hours are Friday thru Sunday 12pm till 4pm. Corley, Fitzgibbon
The Mountain EagleNews | May 31, 2024
CATSKILL - Late spring flax is blossoming along local roads, along with the sometimes frustrating paving-season flaggers, as Greene County Legislature members provide funding for the latter. The beautiful flowers spreading like soft purply carpet throughout the rural landscape come at no cost to we mules of taxation. Fixing rough spots on driving surfaces
The Mountain EagleNews | May 31, 2024
GILBOA — This Saturday and Sunday, Gilboa Museum opens its 2024 season from noon to 4—with new displays in nearly all of the areas. . . . .In the Nicholas J. Juried History Center under the stained-glass eagle on the west wall is a display on New York City’s early 20th century need for water. It is told by Fox News’ film crews as Fox had produced five movie
The Mountain EagleNews | May 27, 2024
CATSKILL - Taking a moment to breathe in the roses of human interaction, Greene County Legislature members brought attention to residents who impact others in integral ways, at a recent meeting. Lawmakers, earlier this year, had proclaimed May as “Older Americans Month,” part of a nationwide pausing of appreciation, following up that declaration with specif
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News | May 19, 2024
YouTube Channel Explores Local History By Bradley Towle SCHOHARIE COUNTY — “History on The Road TV” is a YouTube Channel hosting a recently created video series exploring historic Route 20. Don Rittner and Justyna Kostek take viewers on the journey, making stops and exploring the rich history of the towns and villages along the way. Rittner, a prolific writer, filmmaker, and historian based in Schenectady, began the 11-part series in Albany, spending time in Duanesburg, Esperance, and Sharon Springs before finishing up in Cherry Valley. With Ritter’s relatively local roots, Justyna Kostek adds
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