By Matthew Saari A new face sat where former deputy mayor and village trustee Walt Sandford sat at the Whitehall Village Board meeting Tuesday night. The face was new to the board, but not new to the village. Mayor Phil Smith announced that he had appointed Mike LaChapelle to the trustee seat left vacant by […]
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Local schools see state aid increases
By Krystle S. Morey and Matthew Saari New York State increased education aid for the next fiscal year by $1.1 billion, and local school districts are pleased with the news. Statewide education funding, $25.8 billion, makes up nearly 16 percent of the state’s total budget. Gov. Cuomo struck a deal with legislators earlier this month […]
Whitehall-Granville rivalry renewed
By Matthew Saari In its heyday, the annual Granville-Whitehall football game was one of the most notable in the entire region. But in recent years the teams have played infrequently and the fabled rivalry has faded to the point of becoming simply a footnote in the pages of local history. Now that Granville has dropped […]
Whitehall’s finest take stage Saturday
By Matthew Saari Seven distinguished young women from Whitehall will take the stage this Saturday to showcase their talents, smarts, dedication and commitment in front of an adoring crowd. This year’s Distinguished Young Women competition consists of seven girls, all juniors at Whitehall High School, who not only excel in and out of the classroom […]
Old church closes doors
By Dan King A small congregation of Presbyterians is currently without a full-time home. The First Presbyterian Church of Whitehall closed its doors in July, after the Albany Presbytery – which oversees the church – became aware of some code issues at the church, which was built in 1848. “What we were told was that […]
Shoppers’ ‘points’ can help schools get tools
By Krystle S. Morey Granville residents can earn free supplies, musical instruments and playground equipment for their school simply by shopping. The Granville Central School District has teamed up with Price Chopper and the Tools for Schools program. Every time customers shop at any Price Chopper with their AdvantEdge Card and mention their school’s code, […]
Fundraiser for boy injured in ATV accident Saturday
By Dan King Since 11-year-old Logan Pease was struck by a vehicle while riding his ATV in May, the community has come together to organize a fundraiser for his medical expenses. The Family Fun Fest to benefit Logan Pease is set to take place this Saturday, Aug. 27, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at […]
Step ‘N’ Time Dance Studio expands
By Dan King Step ‘N’ Time Dance Studio in Whitehall is expanding. The studio, which was once housed in one room of a large building, has since grown to encompass the entire building. Owner Gretta Hochsprung purchased the building, located on Lower Boardman Street, from the Mt. Carmel Society in December. Since that time Hochsprung […]
County seeks PILOT for new solar projects
By Dan King The Washington County Board of Supervisors wants Borrego Solar to pay some money for its solar project on Buckley Road in Whitehall. Supervisors held a special meeting Monday for the sole purpose of voting on a resolution that requires Borrego to enter into a Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) on the […]
Whitehall’s Brooks wins state DYW crown
By Dan King Whitehall’s own Lexy Brooks is the most Distinguished Young Woman in New York State. Brooks, who won Whitehall’s Distinguished Young Women program in April, took the state crown last Saturday at Cohoes High School. “It really means a lot, honestly,” Brooks said. “I just wanted to do the best I could and […]
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