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Letter to the Editor: Bishop, Diocese should pay back lost pensions

January 21, 2024 by l

Bishop, Diocese should pay back lost pensions How would you feel if, when getting ready to retire after working for St. Clare’s Hospital for 32 years, the money in your pension fund had disappeared? It’s been well over five years since the pension fund of St. Clare’s Hospital retirees has been stolen from them. Many … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: Leonard M. Van Buren, letter to the editor, Quaker Street, St. Clare’s Hospital

Obituary: Louise Hubbs

December 17, 2023 by l

  “Louise Hubbs, age 94, formerly of Centereach NY. Bohemia NY and Quaker Street NY, died on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Saratoga Hospital following a brief illness. Louise is survived by her children Jeanne (Arthur) of East Islip, NY, Kathy (Frank) of Middle Grove, NY and Richard (Pam) of Eagle Bridge NY; her grandchildren … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: Gibby's Diner, Louise Hubbs, obituary, Quaker Street

Delanson home severely damaged in Tuesday fire

March 21, 2023 by l

  “The fire was reported just before noon Tuesday at 180 W. Shore Road in Delanson. . . . Tankers and manpower responded from Rotterdam Fire District 2, Duanesburg, Quaker Street, Schonowee, Central Bridge and Cobleskill to assist at the scene.”   read the entire article   Barber, Peter R. Schenectady Daily Gazette 21 March … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: 180 W. Shore Road, Central Bridge, Cobleskill, Delanson, Duanesburg Fire Department, Ferris, fire, Quaker Street, Ron Ferris, Rotterdam Fire District 2

Duanesburg home destroyed in Sunday morning fire

December 29, 2019 by l

  “A Sunday morning fire destroyed a home in Duanesburg. The fire broke out before 5:30 a.m. at 111 Darby Hill Road in Duanesburg. Firefighters arrived to find the home fully engulfed. Firefighters had been called out to the same residence hours earlier, at about 11:30 p.m., for smoke that had been traced to an … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: 111 Darby Hill Road, Darby Hill Road, fire, Quaker Street, Red Cross

Red Cross helps two after Duanesburg fire

December 29, 2019 by l

  “The Red Cross is helping two people whose home was destroyed by a fire Sunday. Two adults received assistance with shelter, food and clothing, as well as health services. They were also offered emotional support and comfort kits.”   read the entire article   Channel 6 News 29 December 2019.  

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: 111 Darby Hill Road, fire, Quaker Street

History center under construction in Quaker Street

October 12, 2017 by l

  “The Duanesburg Research and Archive Center is nearing completion in Quaker Street in Schenectady County. “This building marks an important step in our goal of preserving local history” said Leonard Van Buren, president of the Duanesburg Historical Society in a release from the society. “When the building is finished residents, will have access to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: Altamont, Duanesburg Historical Society, Duanesburg Research and Archive Center, Marty Hebert, Quaker Street

Officials: Faulty furnace work likely cause of Delanson house explosion, fire

November 11, 2016 by l

  “An incorrectly installed propane gas line may be to blame for the explosion and subsequent fire that destroyed a Delanson home, Schenectady County fire officials said Friday. Determining the official cause was made difficult after fire officials deemed the home unsafe to enter late Thursday night. It was demolished overnight.”   read the entire … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: Cobleskill, Esperance, explosion, fire, John Nuzback, Main Stret, propane tank, Quaker Street, Rotterdam, Schenectady County Fire Coordinator

Merrihew will not run for sixth term as Duanesburg town supervisor

April 5, 2013 by l

  “After nearly a decade leading the town, Supervisor Rene Merrihew is ready to call it quits. The popular Republican incumbent who hasn’t had a challenger since she first ran for supervisor in 2004 acknowledged she won’t be seeking a sixth term this fall. In reaching her decision, Merrihew cited personal reasons and a desire … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: Bob Wall, Delanson, Duanesburg Volunteer Ambulance Corp, Jeanne Frisbee, Ken LaBelle, Mariaville Lake, Quaker Street, Republican, sewer district, supervisor, Town Board

DELANSON GARAGE FIRE VICTIM STILL UNKNOWN

November 22, 2009 by l

  “State police have no positive identification yet on a body found inside a truck after a large garage fire Saturday night. Fire crews went to 1132 Thousand Acres Road at 9:08 p.m. after a report of an explosion and found a four-car, detached garage in flames. Crews from Delanson, Duanesburg, Quaker Street, Mariaville, Esperance, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: 1132 Thousand Acres Road, Delanson, Duanesburg, Esperance, explosion, fire, Mariaville, New York State Police, Office of Fire Prevention and Control, pine grove, Plotterkill, Quaker Street, Schenectady County

Quaker Street post office may be closed

December 10, 2008 by l

  “The Quaker Street Post Office in the town of Duanesburg may be closed and its operations consolidated with nearby post offices, a U.S. Postal Service spokeswoman said today. “This is the beginning of a process to determine what to do with the facility,” said spokeswoman Maureen Marion. The postal service will hold a public … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: Dennis Wolfe, post office, Quaker Street

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