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The Becket Truant School Experiment
The school year in Becket has always begun in September and ended in June, right? Actually, wrong. It was only in 1852 that Massachusetts began to regulate school terms and make attendance compulsory. A new law intended to give youngsters a basic education and keep them off the streets provided that children between the ages of 8 and 14 must attend school for 12 weeks per year, six of which had to be consecutive. Despite this, truancy and crimes perpetrated by truants remained a problem. By the mid- 1870s county commissioners recognized that jailing juveniles was not the answer and moved to establish truant schools “for the confinement, discipline, and instruction of minors.”
Multiple agencies respond to ambulance crash in Schenectady
CAPITAL REGION, NY (WRGB) — Multiple agencies are on the scene of a crash in Schenectady involving an apparently stolen ambulance. It happened shortly before 11:30 p.m., in the vicinity of Eastern Boulevard and McClellan Street. Our crew at the scene observed the ambulance lying on its side, and...
Fall Family Fun Festival: Saturday, September 28
The Becket Parks and Recreation Committee is proud to present its very first Fall Family Fun Festival scheduled for Saturday, September 28th from 12 to 9pm, rain or shine. Music, food, games, a farmers market, and even a tag sale will be located at the pavilion on Main Street between Town Hall and The Country Store. The event is free of charge and will offer, what organizers describe as, an exciting variety of activities.
Fundraiser held for 29-year-old killed by drunk driver
A fundraiser was held in memory of 29-year-old Micah Dukes of Albany, who tragically passed away after being hit by a drunk driver in May. The event called Put Up Your Dukes was put on by her father, Rodney, who is continuing on her legacy through celebration and helping out the community.
Men’s Rugby Opens Fall 2024 Season with Dominating 52-0 Win
The Vassar College Men's Rugby team kicked off their Fall 2024 season with a dominant 52-0 victory against the University at Albany B-side. After a shaky start, the Brewers took control in the second half, showcasing their preseason training. Key players included Kaiden Tocher and TJ Usher, who each scored multiple tries, highlighting the team's offensive strength. Despite a strong performance, the team must remain cautious about overconfidence, considering their opponents' inexperience.
Nana’s First-Half Header Gives RPI 1-0 Victory Over Sarah Lawrence
NEW PALTZ, N.Y.- The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men's soccer earned its first victory of the season with today's 1-0 shutout over Sarah Lawrence College. Playing their second game in as many days at the New Paltz Hawks Classic, the Engineers produced the lone goal of the afternoon on a 16th-minute corner kick.
Bennington man accused of home improvement fraud
Vermont State Police tell us that 46-year-old Donald Crowley of Bennington is accused of not completing a home improvement project and refusing to refund the money for the project. Police say investigation revealed that Crowley did not complete the project and refused to refund the money to the victim after...
Ongoing fire on Saratoga Road in Glenville
NewsChannel 13 has learned that there is an ongoing large fire on Saratoga Road in Glenville Saturday afternoon. Glenville Fire Department tells us that lots of mutual aid was called to assist in putting the fire out. We have a crew on the way to the fire. We will update...
Truck damaged after striking Maple Avenue bridge
GLENVILLE, NY (WRGB) — A driver is being charged after his rental truck struck the Maple Avenue bridge Saturday afternoon. According to Glenville Police Chief Stephen Janik, the strike happened at 2:11 p.m. The truck was an Enterprise rental, a 2024 Isuzu box truck. It was traveling northbound on Maple Avenue, and the driver reportedly told police thought it was small enough to fit.
Popular Holiday Tradition Returns to a Cozy Massachusetts Town
There's nothing like winter in New England. Much like the fall season, people visit states like Massachusetts to take in the winter culture and holiday cheer. There are some very popular holiday events in Massachusetts during the winter including the Bright Nights display at Forrest Park in Springfield or the Holiday Pops at Symphony Hall in Boston but there is one that recreates a historic painting in the beautiful rolling hills of the Berkshires.
Saratoga Turns Out to Honor Hendrickson Legacy
If you didn't know better, you'd have thought that the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame was throwing a huge party, and that's exactly how John Hendrickson would have wanted it. Hendrickson died unexpectedly in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Aug. 19 after suffering cardiac arrest. He was 59 years...
Police: Bennington man arrested for DUI
Vermont State Police say 65-year-old Paul Terwilliger was arrested on Friday night for driving under the influence and operation after suspension. Police were notified around 6 p.m. of a possible intoxicated driver in the area of US Route 7 near Raymond Road in Mount Tabor, VT. State Police say they...
What To Do: Saturday, August 31
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Happy Labor Day weekend! Let’s take a look at what to do this Saturday. Celebrate the holiday weekend at Mount Snow Resort for their 29th annual brewers festival. Local breweries will be pouring a variety beers and ciders, food vendors will be onsite, and live music will be performed by Jeff Tuohy from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Tamarack Hollow Breaks Ground on Long-Anticipated Nature Center
WINDSOR, Mass. — Aimee Gelinas and Daniel Cohen have led hikes and other programming at Tamarack Hollow Nature and Cultural Center for more than a decade. Now an upcoming educational center will create new opportunities to connect people with the natural world and the folklore traditions that honor it.
Real estate mogul Brandon Miller left $34m in debt behind and had just $8k in bank account before he died by suicide
NEW York City real estate tycoon Brandon Miller had almost $34 million in debt before he died by suicide. Miller had only $8,000 in his bank account when he died in July, legal documents show. Miller was married to the influencer Candice Miller, who runs the popular lifestyle blog Mama and Tata. The second-generation businessman […]
RPI Stung Late Against SUNY Geneseo
TROY, N.Y.- The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) field hockey team suffered a 3-2 setback against SUNY Geneseo this evening at Harkness Field. Abby Peterson and Ria Patel scored one goal each for RPI, while Lauren McCarthy provided an assist to the Engineer attack. Peterson opened the scoring with a clean...
First Saratoga Fatality Mars Saranac Stakes
Yet even if it was a once in a decade happening, the tragedy would not be any less. Uncle Mo — White Hot (IRE), by Galileo (IRE) Breeder: B. Flay Thoroughbreds (KY) Information provided by Equibase at time of entry. Pedigree Notes. Uncle Mo stands at Ashford Stud for...
Two Italian fests coming to the Capital Region on Sept. 7
Festivals are starting to ramp up for the fall season and two Italian festivals are coming up on the same day. The Little Italy StreetFest in Schenectady and Amsterdam's ItaliaFest are set for Saturday, September 7.
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