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Annual review period for Albany County Agricultural Districts to run through March

Annual review period for Albany County Agricultural Districts to run through March

The annual review period for the Albany County Agricultural Districts began Wednesday, Feb. 1 and will continue through Thursday, March 1.

Landowners can apply to have predominantly viable agricultural land included in a certified Agricultural District during the period. At the end of the period, the County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board will review the applications and report recommendations to the County Legislature.

After this, the Legislature will forward proposed modifications to the Districts to the Commissioner of NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets for approval.

Click here to learn more about the process.

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The Spinning Room offers Cloisonee Mittens class

The Spinning Room offers Cloisonee Mittens class

A Cloisonee Mittens class will be held at The Spinning Room in Voorheesville Thursday, Feb. 23.

Deirdre DeSantis will lead the class in knitting 4 Below to create a stained glass or paned effect and that will begin a pair of mittens.

Before the class, people are asked to purchase a pattern here. Choose a main color and contrasting colors.

The skill level for this class is knowing how to knit and purl. The class will begin at 6 and go until 7:30 p.m. The fee is $15 and anyone interested can click here for more information.

Order forms available for Conservation Tree and Shrub program

Order forms available for Conservation Tree and Shrub program

The Conservation Tree and Shrub program is conducted every year by the Soil and Water Conservation District.

The program offers a variety of seedlings/transplants, ground covers and wildflower seed mixes at reduced rates. This is to encourage conservation planting.

Tree tubes, marking flags and fertilizer tablets are also offered. Orders by March 23 will ensure availability.

Click here for see the tree and shrub sale order form.

Authorities identify person killed in Knox car accident

There is new information on the deadly rollover accident that happened in Knox last week.

Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple told NewsChannel 13, the person killed in that fiery accident is 21-year-old Matthew Arnold of Schoharie.

Arnold was arrested last October when he allegedly stole from a former employer. Last week's crash happened on Route 146 in the Town of Knox.

Authorities say the owner of the truck loaned it to someone in Schenectady. However, the person in Schenectady says the truck was taken from his driveway.

Arnold was seen on surveillance video driving the truck, buying gas and beer. The cause of the accident is still investigation.

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Deadline to apply for Business Flood Recovery Grants: March 16

Deadline to apply for Business Flood Recovery Grants: March 16

The deadline to apply for Business Flood Recovery Grants will be Friday, March 16.

The grants were created to help small businesses, farms, owners of multiple dwellings and not-for-profit organizations that were directly affected by Tropical Storms Irene and Lee.

The Empire State Development will give out the $21 million to eligible applicants. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate the greatest need for the funds.

Please visit the New York State’s Empire State Development website to learn how to apply for the grants or call 518-292-5340 or e-mail floodrecovery@esd.ny.gov.

VCSD announces Learn-To-Swim program

VCSD announces Learn-To-Swim program

The Voorheesville Central School District has announced the district’s Spring 2012 Learn-To-Swim program which will run from March 10 through May 12.

Classes will be offered to children of different swim skill levels. That includes pre-competitive/varsity club and PTAP program for parents and babies up to three years of age.

Registration can be done at any time or in person on Monday, March 5 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the pool foyer.

Please call Barb McKenna at 518-765-4846 or Lori Saba at 518-765-3313, ext. 106.

Click here for more aquatics information and downloadable PDF formats of the registration form and the Learn-to-Swim course guide.

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