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Columbia County Fair To Feature 90’s Country Hitmaker In Concert
Fair season is about to begin in the Capital Region, and a beloved 90's Country artist will perform at the Columbia County Fair. It has been one of the most amazing summers ever for Country concerts here in the Capital Region. And now in addition to our 10 Country concerts at SPAC, it is time to start gearing up for all the amazing concerts we see at our local county fairs.
Churchtown Fire Company shutting down
In a press release, Churchtown Fire Company announced they will not be responding to fire or medical emergencies in the district as of Monday. The Claverack and Taghkanic Town Boards decided to dissolve and incorporate the Churchtown Fire Protection District into their respective Fire Districts.
Event marks Juneteenth in the village and county
KINDERHOOK–An annual Juneteenth celebration was held on June 19 at Rothermel Park in the Village of Kinderhook. This is the third year of the federal holiday designation which commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, TX, received the word that they had been freed from chattel slavery for 2-1/2 years. The Juneteenth event was sponsored by a coalition of pastors, ministers and lay leaders called God Belongs In Our Country.
Massachusetts Musician Celebrates 50 Years at Iconic Music Venue
There is so much to love about the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts in the summertime. Whether it's hiking one of the area's many beautiful trails like Mount Greylock or Monument Mountain, swimming in our natural bodies of water, checking out the county's variety of summer concert offerings, enjoying ice cream, or experiencing a North Adams SteepleCats game there is much to love about the Berkshires during the warm weather months.
Queechy Lake Club celebrates 41 years
CANAAN–Sallie LaValle, president of the Queechy Lake Club (QLC), reports the club has celebrated its 41st anniversary and is a founding member of the New York State Federation of Lake Associations. QLC volunteers monitor water health, check for possible contamination and record environmental trends throughout the year. Ms. LaValle...
New Lebanon’s long-time judge retires
NEW LEBANON – If you have done business with the Town of New Lebanon’s judicial system, for whatever reason, you most likely at least met Justice Jack Nevers, who has been on the bench for nearly 30 years. Mr. Nevers officially stepped down on May 30, partially for health reasons and as part of an agreement with the NYS Commission of Judicial Conduct. Mr. Nevers was under investigation for alleged misconduct. The commission agreed to drop the proceedings and accept Mr. Never’s resignation. At the June Town Board hearing, Mr. Nevers was presented with a certificate of appreciation from the board by Supervisor Tistrya Houghtling.
Livingston's 2024 Water Quality Report Now Available Online and in Hard Copy Upon Request
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Township of Livingston has released its 2024 Water Quality Report, which is now available online BY CLICKING HERE and in printed form from the Water Department upon request. Residents should look for an envelope from the township marked “Important Information About Your Drinking Water.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “That envelope contains information on accessing the 2024 Water Quality Report, updates on our handling of and progress relating to the ongoing PFAS levels in local wells, and information about our Lead Service Line Inventory Survey,” said Utility Engineer Nathan Kiracofe. “We encourage everyone to read the 2024 Water Quality Report online or request a hard copy.” Hard copies of the report will be available upon request from the Water Department beginning on Friday, July 5. To request a hard copy, residents should contact the department at water@livingstonnj.org or 973-535-7951. The Livingston Water Department is located on the second floor of Livingston Town Hall, 357 S. Livingston Avenue.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Buffalo-bound pedestrian bridge undergoes final preparations in Coeymans after crossing Atlantic
The jaw-dropping entryway to Buffalo’s Ralph Wilson Park has arrived in the Capital Region and will begin the final leg of its transatlantic trek on Friday, July 5, Carver Companies announced today. The Ralph Wilson Park Bridge will serve as the entrance to Ralph Wilson Park, a massive community-driven...
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