CAMBRIDGE Valley Community Guide ‘18
Greetings, Cambridge Valley!
Table of Contents Balloon Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . 22 Churches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Clubs and Organizations . . . . . . . . . 17 Community Services. . . . . . . . . . . . 13 County Departments . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Emergency Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Index of Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 A publication of Manchester Newspapers 14 East Main Street, Granville, N.Y. 12832 (800)354-4232 www.manchesternewspapers.com
Credits PUBLISHER: John M. Manchester LAYOUT: Sara Seamans RESEARCH: Joyce Rider ADVERTISING: Renae McKittrick, Valerie Broughton, Deb Brosseau ADVERTISING DESIGN: Don Martin, Jane Cosey, Sara Seamans
It is with great pleasure that we bring you your all-new 2018 Cambridge Valley Community Guide. This edition contains information on all aspects of living in the Cambridge Valley. From school news to church schedules, from community organizations to profiles of important local organizations, you will find this edition a treasure trove of valuable information. We would like to thank town, village and school officials for their assistance in compiling of the information contained on these pages. Also an extra special thanks to Sara Kelly of Sara Kelly Graphics & Design for providing us with the beautiful cover shot of Hubbard Hall. That picture is unique and was quite a challenge for Sara. She had to make sure there were no cars parked in front of the building and she spent countless hours using photoshop to remove all the power lines and other 'general interference.' The end result is a wonderful picture of a real Cambridge Valley treasure Hubbard Hall. We hope you enjoy this guide and find it useful...and keep it handy throughout the year --- right alongside your 2018 Southern Washington County Phone Book. John Manchester, Publisher
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Index of Advertisers ANTIQUES Eagle Bridge Antique Center .................. Inside Front Cover ARTS/ ENTERTAINMENT Hubbard Hall ............. Back Cover AUCTION SERVICES Cambridge Valley Livestock .. 17 AUTOMOTIVE SALES/ SERVICE Bain’s Service Center, Inc. . …8 Carmody Ford ....................... 14 Hoosick Tire & Services ......... 6 Mathews Automotive ............ 20 Peabody Bates ........................ 6 Performance Auto & Body Repair................................... 6 Simon Auto .......................... 17 Kings Car Care ..................... 11 Witchcraft Body & Paint ....... 21
Salem Farm Supply .............. 12 The Hudson River Tractor Co.14
LIQUOR/WINE Black Dog Wine & Spirits ....... 7
FIREPLACES/ STOVES The Stovery ............................ 1
ORGANIZATIONS Cambridge Valley Chamber of Commerce ........................... 4
FLORIST Laura's Garden ...................... 20 FOOD CO-OP Cambridge Food Co-op ......... 13 FUEL/ ENERGY SERVICES Braymer Fuels ....................... 21 FUNERAL HOMES McClellan, Gariepy, Ackley & Ross Funeral Homes ........... 4 GRAPHIC/ WEB DESIGN Sara Kelly Graphics & Design ............................... 19
BREWERY Argyle Brewing Company ......25
GROCERY/ DELI/ FOOD Cambridge Food Co-Op ........ 13 Eagle Bridge Custom Meat & Smokehouse ......................... 21
CAKES Nuns of New Skete ............... 18
HARDWARE Noble Ace Hardware ............. 21
CAMPING Lake Lauderdale Campground ....................... 20
HEALTH CENTERS/ SERVICES Cambridge Valley Wellness Center................. 23 Main Street Pediatrics ............ 4 Southwestern Vermont Medical Center .........Inside Back Cover Woman's View Midwifery ..... 19
CHIMNEY CLEANING/REPAIRS Cambridge Stove and Chimney ............................. 15 COMPUTER SERVICES Battenkill IT Services .............. 4 FARM EQUIPMENT JC Tractor Repair & Restoration ........................ 25
INSURANCE Battenkill Valley Insurance ...... 5 State Farm Insurance............. 6 Washington County Cooperative Insurance.............................. 8
REAL ESTATE Alan Brown Realty ................ 25 Berkshire Hathaway Home Services .............................. 26 Country Properties Real Estate............................ 9 Devine Properties ................. 23 K. Ward Realty, LLC ............... 6 Penny Dot Realty ................. 13 Preble Realty, LLC .................. 6 Reynolds Real Estate ............ 11 Team Tinkham of Berkshire Hathaway Home Service...... 3 RESTAURANTS/ CATERING Argyle Brewing Company ..... 25 Cambridge House Catering ..... 7 Clarks Pizzeria ...................... 15 Schoolhouse Pizzeria .............. 5 RETAIL/ GIFTS/ SPECIALTY Livingston’s ......................... 32 Over The Moon Beads & Gifts .................... 18 Shiny Sisters ....................... 18 WCW Carpet Warehouse ....... 7 SKIING/ SNOWBOARDING/ TUBING Willard Mountain .................. 18 STORAGE A Plus Storage Containers .... 12
WASHINGTON COUNTY JOBS Now when you place your help wanted ad with the FreePress we also publish it online for free at Washington County Jobs on Facebook. Call us at 800-354-4232 to place your opening. 2 • Manchester Newspapers • Cambridge Valley Community Guide • 2018
THE BEST KEEPS GETTING BETTER. What distinguishes “TEAM TINKHAM” of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Blake from others? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Blake is a full-service residential and commercial brokerage. Team Tinkham has been selling real estate in Northern Rensselaer and Southern Washington Counties for over thirty years. Reputation, Customer Service, Advanced Technology, Network Strength, High Standards, Integrity and Trust, will always be our commitment to you. We will apply our knowledge and expertise to help you with the sale and or purchase of your home. We have a rich heritage, with a strong local presence and support to the communities we call home. But most of all we love what we do. “Helping you find the perfect place to call Home”.
TOP REAL ESTATE OFFICE RANKING WITHIN CRMLS For the Northern Rensselaer and Southern Washington County Areas of Berlin, Petersburgh, Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, White Creek and Cambridge NY
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017 Rank #1: Berkshire Hathaway Blake - 115D Units: 48 Volume: $8,632,698 “When people are making the decision of the magnitude of buying a house, it’s the biggest decision a great many families will ever make. They want to know who they’re working with, and we think that the Berkshire Hathaway name will be reassuring to many of those people.” ~ Warren Buffet, Chairman and CEO, Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
TEAM TINKHAM 53 High Street, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090
(518) 892-9427
Pam Tinkham
Rick Tinkham
(518) 701-5668
(518) 892-9427
ptinkham@bhhsblake.com rtinkham@bhhsblake.com Manchester Newspapers • Cambridge Valley Community Guide • 2018 • 3
Visit Cambridge! Visit Cambridge Balloon Festival June 1-3, 2018 • networking & wireless solutions • software & system configuration • built to order computer systems • surveillance & security services
Any time of the year experience our: Stores and Restaurants World Class Theater Art and Music • Unique Events and so much more....
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Physician Available 24 Hours A Day Seema Chaudhari M.D. • George Ruta M.D.
Main Street Pediatrics 33 Gilbert Street (Route 313) • Cambridge, NY 12816
73 West Main Street, Cambridge
518-677-3234 www.gariepyfuneralhomes.com James M. Gariepy, Funeral Director 4 • Manchester Newspapers • Cambridge Valley Community Guide • 2018
518-677-8575
Emergency Services Fire To Report a Fire: 911 Cambridge Fire Department: Chief Thomas Gray 518-677-2622 (non-emergency)
Law Enforcement Cambridge Police Department: Chief: George G. Bell 518-677-3044 (non-emergency) Washington County Sheriff’s Office: Non-emergency: 518-746-2475 Civil Office: 518-746-2475 Jail: 518-746-2476 Administration: 518-746-2475 Sheriff Jeff Murphy 518-746-2475 New York State Police: 3331 State Route 29 Greenwich 518-692-3001 (non-emergency) FBI (Albany): 200 McCarty Ave. Albany 518-465-7551
Hospitals/Medical
The Cambridge Police Department. Cambridge Valley Rescue Squad: President: Robert Wilmot 518-677-8211 (Admin. Non-emergency) Glens Falls Hospital: 100 Park St. Glens Falls 518-926-1000 Salem Family Health Center: 213 Main St. Salem 518-854-3821
Cambridge Family Health Center 35 Gilbert St. 518-677-3961
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Saratoga Hospital: 211 Church St. Saratoga Springs 518-587-3222
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St. Peter’s Health Partners, Troy: (St. Mary’s) 1300 Massachusetts Ave. Troy 518-268-5000 Southwestern Vermont Medical Center: 100 Hospital Drive Bennington, Vt. 802-442-6361 1-800-543-1624 Poison Control: (800) 222-1222
Schoolhouse
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CELEBRATING 34 YEARS OF BUSINESS!
Government Village of Cambridge Village Offices 56 North Park Street 518-677-2622 Fax: 518-677-3916 Village office hours are 8 a.m.-noon Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Wednesday 2 to 6 p.m. Closed holidays. Mayor Carman Bogle 518-677-2622 office
Village Clerk Lance Allen Wang 518-677-2622
Meets the first Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Municipal Building.
Village Assessor William McCarty 518-677-2622
Treasurer: Lester Losaw 518-677-2622
Department of Public Works Superintendent Paul M. Toleman 518-677-3252
Zoning Board Alan Dupuis Charles Kovage John Schauer, Chairman Danielle Robertson, Clerk Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Village Offices.
Registrar Lance Allen Wang 518-677-2622
Police Chief George G. Bell 518-677-3044
Village Board of Trustees Stephen Robertson, Deputy Mayor Ellen Cruz Scott Lucey James Sweeney 518-677-2622
Village of Cambridge Volunteer Fire Department Harold Spiezio III, Chief 518-677-3048
Planning Board Richard M. Sweeney, Chairman Scott B. Smith Marcia Podolec
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Government Dwight Holbrook Danielle Robertson, Clerk Kim Cossey Planning Board meets second Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Village Offices. Zoning Enforcement Officer Chris Cavaliere 518-677-2622 Village Justice Philip J. Sica 518-677-8297
Town of Cambridge
Village Historian Mary Anne McAvoy 518-677-2622 Youth Commission Meaghan Wilkins 518- 677-3086
Town Supervisor Catherine Fedler 518-796-1877
Village Librarian Christina Becker 518-677-2443
Town Clerk/Tax Collector Heather Greenwalt 518-677-5532
Town Offices 846 County Route 59 518-677-5532
Deputy Town Clerk Lisa Proch 518-677-5532 Town Clerk hours M, T, W 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Thursday, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Village Attorney John Patterson
Town Board Brian Harrington 518-747-7465 Bruce Bailey 518-894-0087 Gretchen Wilmot 518-677-8810 Douglas Ford 518-677-2510 Town Board meets the second Monday of each month at 7:30 PM to audit the bills and the meeting immediately following. The meeting resides at the Town Hall, County Route 59, Cambridge.
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FREE BATTERY TEST, NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY!
Washington County Cooperative Insurance Company has been protecting farms and homes in Washington and surrounding counties since 1858. We are a local company based in Greenwich with agents in Washington, Saratoga and Rensselaer Counties. After insuring farms and rural properties for over 155 years, we attribute our success and longevity to:
• A QUALITY Product • PERSONAL Service • TIMELY Claims Settlements • KNOWLEDGEABLE Staff • COMPETITIVE Rates Please give us a call and we will arrange to have an agent review your insurance needs and quote you a price.
WASHINGTON COUNTY COOPERATIVE Insurance Company
33-35 Main Street, Greenwich, NY 12834
Please call 692-2881 • www.wccic.com 8 • Manchester Newspapers • Cambridge Valley Community Guide • 2018
Government Town Justice Richard Molea 518-677-5896 Health Officer Dr. Paul Byron 518-692-7353 Sole Assessor Rachel Holbrook 518-677-3952 Assessor hours are each Wednesday from 1 to 7:30 p.m. at the Cambridge Town Hall, County Route 59. Superintendent of Highways Jim Buckley, Jr. 518-677-3248 Planning Board Eric Pearson, Chair 518-677-5031 Scott Clark Judy Leon Leon Barkley, Vice-Chair Robert Hamilton Heather Greenwalt, Clerk Planning Board meets the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, County Route 59, Cambridge. Dog Warden and Animal Control Officer Edward Holland Nancy Quell 518-692-2840 Building Inspector H. Laverne Davis 518-677-2722 Town Historian Sandra Davis 518-677-2722
Town of Jackson Town Court 2355 State Route 22, Jackson 518-677-8896 Town Supervisor Jay B. Skellie 518-854-7883 Town Clerk Tammy Skellie-Gilbert 518-854-3254 Town Clerk hours Monday and Wednesday, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; Tuesday noon-5 p.m.; Thursday 8 a.m.-1p.m.
The Town of Jackson Town Hall is located at 2355 State Rt. 22, just north of the Village of Cambridge.
518-677-3119 Thomas Keys 518-854-3418
Deputy Town Clerk Kim Skellie 518-854-7883 Assessors Jean McLenithan, Chairman 518- 677-3624 Mark Kenyon Jr.
Superintendent of Highways Sean Carney 518-677-3678 Highway Barn 518-677-3678
Town Board Travis Rea 518-854-3035 Michael Nolan, Deputy Supervisor 518-677-3407 Edward Rouse 518-677-8949
Country Properties Real Estate Judy S. Short, Licensed Real Estate Serving Washington & Rensselaer Counties
Let My 30 Years Experience Guide You Through All The Steps Of Buying and Selling
518-677-3396 518-424-7523
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1 Second St., Cambridge, NY 12816 Manchester Newspapers • Cambridge Valley Community Guide • 2018 • 9
Government Carol Rich 518-677-8251 Town Board meets first Wednesday of the month at 8 p.m. at the Town Hall; January, February and March, 1 p.m. (Jan., Feb. Mar. second Wednesday for 2017) Town Planning Board Noel Hanf, Chairman 518-677-3401 Irene Headwell Mark Mahoney Doug Gordon Cheryl Record Jamie Nolan John Tully Tammy Skellie-Gilbert, Clerk Town Justice Carl M. Ackley 518-677-8896 Justice Court Clerk Lorie Christian-Atwell 518-677-8896 Court is held every Thursday, 7 p.m. at the Town Hall; every second Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Deputy Registrar Kim Skellie 518-854-7883 Budget Officer to Supervisor Donna Nolan 518-677-3407 Jackson Recycling Center (operated by Earth Waste & Metal) 518-677-8687 Open Wednesday, Friday, Saturday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Town of White Creek Town Offices 28 Mountainview Drive 518-677-8545 Cambridge Fax 518-677-2162 Town Supervisor Robert Shay Home: 518-677-3954 Office: 518-677-8545
Town Clerk Lisa Austin-Cuddihy 518-677-8545 Hours: Tuesday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Wednesday, 8 a.m. – noon; Thursday, 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Deputy Town Clerk Theresa Worthy 518-677-8545 Town Board Barbra Kingsley Heath Murphy Tammy Taber Lance Allen Wang Town Board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Offices. Highway Superintendent Chris Rieben 518-677-3203 Town Justice Philip Sica 518-677-3182
Dog Control Edward Holland Nancy Quell 518-692-2840 Town Historian Sharon Dunn 518-677-3772 Registrar of Vital Statistics Tammy Skellie-Gilbert 518-854-3254 Call 800-354-4232 for information on advertising in the North Country FreePress.
New York State Capitol
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Town Attorney Alan Wrigley 518-677-8819 Sole Assessor Ronna Meerwarth 518-677-2963 Carol Paul, Clerk to Assessor Hours: Mon. & Wed. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Planning Board Neil Gifford, Chairman Richard Moses Robert Somers Chris Davidson Carey Murphy Tara Nolan Lisa Austin-Cuddihy, Clerk to Planning Board Planning Board meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Offices. Animal Control Edward Holland 518-692-7418 Health Officer Robert Shay
Government Budget Officer/Clerk to Supervisor Laura Manning Town Historian Theodore Rice White Creek Fire Department Chief John Cross Buskirk Fire Department Chief Mike Moses
Washington County Chairman, Board of Supervisors Robert Henke 518-746-2210 County Treasurer Albert Nolette 518-746-2220 County Clerk Stephanie Lemery 518-746-2170 County Attorney Roger Wickes 518-746-2216
518-584-5493 Albany Office 323 Legislative Office Bldg, Albany, NY 12248 518-455-5404
County Administrator Christopher DeBolt 518-746-2102
State of New York Governor Gov. Andrew Cuomo State Capitol Albany, N.Y. 12224 518-474-8390 Senator Betty Little 45th District 518-743-0968 Fax: 518-743-0336 District Office 5 Warren Street, Suite 3 Glens Falls, N.Y. 12801 Albany Office 518-455-2811 Fax: 518-426-6873 Room 310, Legislative Office Building Albany, NY 12247 Email: little@nysenate.gov Town of Jackson 113th Assembly District Carrie Woerner 112 Spring St., Suite 109 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Town/Village of Cambridge Town of White Creek Assemblyman Steven McLaughlin Assembly District 107 District Office 258 Hoosick St., Suite 109 Troy 12180 518-272-6149 Albany Office LOB Room #533 Albany, N.Y. 12248 518-455-5777
Federal Government Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Albany Office 518-431-0120 Fax: 518-431-0128 Leo W. O’Brien Federal Office Building 11A Clinton Square, Room 821 Albany, N.Y. 12207 Washington Office (202) 224-4451
Fax: (202) 228-0282 478 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Sen. Charles E. Schumer Albany Office 518-431-4070 Leo W. O’Brien Federal Office Building, 1 Clinton Square, Room 420 Albany, N.Y. 12207 Washington Office (202) 224-6542 Fax: (202) 228-3027 322 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Glens Falls Office 136 Glen St. Glens Falls, N.Y. 12801 518-743-0964 Fax: 518-743-1391 Washington Office 318 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-4611
Reynolds Real Estate One Hill Street Greenwich, NY 12834
• NY State Inspection Station • Manufacturer Scheduled Maintenance • 2 and 4 Wheel Alignments • Pre-Buyer Inspections • Computer Diagnostics • Tires: Sold, Mounted & Balanced
518.692.9400 www.LReynoldsRealEstate.com
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YOUR COMPLETE CAR CARE CENTER!
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County Departments Aging (Office for the) ................................................... 518-746-2420 Alternative Sentencing ................................................. 518-746-2333 Archives .................................................................. 518-746-2136 Board of Elections ...................................................... 518-746-2180 Board of Supervisors ................................................... 518-746-2210 Buildings and Grounds ................................................. 518-746-2451 Clerk of the Board ...................................................... 518-746-2210 Child Support Collection Unit ......................................... 518-746-2300 Code Enforcement ...................................................... 518-746-2570 Cooperative Extension ................................................. 518-746-2560 County Administration ................................................. 518-746-2102 County Attorney ......................................................... 518-746-2216 County Clerk ............................................................. 518-746-2170 County Courts............................................................ 518-746-2520 Dept. of Motor Vehicles ............................................... 518-746-2163 Dept. of Public Safety .................................................. 518-747-7520 Dept. of Public Works .................................................. 518-746-2440 District Attorney ......................................................... 518-746-2525 Economic Opportunity Council ........................................ 518-746-2390 Employment and Job Training ........................................ 518-746-2391 Farm Service Agency .................................................. 518-692-9940 Fire Coordinator......................................................... 518-746-2255 Head Start................................................................ 518-747-2816 Historian ................................................................. 518-746-2178 Historical Society ....................................................... 518-747-9108 HUD ............................................................. 518-372-8846 Ext 116
Information Technology ................................................ 518-746-2110 Mental Health Community Services ................................. 518-792-7143 Parks and Recreation .................................................. 518-746-2451 Personnel/Civil Service ................................................ 518-746-2250 Planning .................................................................. 518-746-2290 Probation ................................................................. 518-746-2260 Public Defender ......................................................... 518-746-2200 (Assigned Council) .................................................. 518-746-2403 Public Health and Nursing ............................................ 518-746-2400 Public Safety ............................................................ 518-747-7520 Public Works ............................................................ 518-746-2440 Purchasing ............................................................... 518-746-2103 Real Property Tax Service ............................................. 518-746-2130 Sewer District ........................................................... 518-747-6967 Sheriff (LEC) ............................................................. 518-746-2475 Social Services ......................................................... 518-746-2300 Soil and Water Conservation District ................................ 518-692-9940 Treasurer ................................................................. 518-746-2220 Veterans’ Service Agency ............................................. 518-746-2470 Washington County Fair ............................................... 518-692-2464 Washington County Local Develop. Corp ........................... 518-746-2292 Weights and Measures ................................................ 518-746-2254 WIC Program ............................................................ 518-746-2460 Workers Compensation Office ........................................ 518-746-2250 Youth Bureau ............................................................ 518-746-2333
A PLUS storage containers STORAGE DELIVERED TO YOUR LOCATION
STEEL GROUND LEVEL CONTAINERS FOR RENT OR SALE DETAILS USED BY 8’ x 8’ x 20’ Safe Secure Lockable Swinging Doors Rent by Month or Year
518-692-1155 CELL: 573-0683 P.O. Box 53, Middle Falls, NY 12848
Contractors Schools Auto Dealerships Homeowners Retailers Hospitals
self storage Used For Furniture, Automobiles, Records, Inventory, Motorcycles, Boats and Much More! MIDDLE FALLS SELF-STORAGE
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1067 State Route 29, Greenwich, NY
2560 State Route 40, Greenwich, NY
518-692-1155
518-692-1155
Salem Farm Supply, Inc. 5109 NY Route 22 Salem, NY 12865 1-800-999-3276
Sizes Available: 5x10 • 10x10 • 10x15 • 10x25 MONTH TO MONTH STORAGE Well Lighted
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Low Monthly Rates
Security Cameras
Easy Drive-Up Access
Community Services American Red Cross of Northeastern New York 518-792-6545 Capital District Humane Society Mechanicville 518-664-3450 U.S. Postal Service Postmaster Jerry Geddis 51 E. Main St. 518-677-3585 Counter Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and noon to 4:15 p.m., Saturday, 9 to noon; Outer Lobby: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Saturday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The United States Postal Service, Cambridge.
Cambridge Food Pantry 59 South Park St., P.O. Box 473 Cambridge, NY 12816 518-677-7172 Wed. 1– 3; Sat. 11a.m.–1p.m. Cambridgefoodpantry@gmail.com cambridgefoodpantry.org
Library Director: Christina Becker Library Board: Susan Sawyer, Pres. Cambridge Valley Chamber of Commerce Terresa Conrad, President June Hommel, Vice President PO Box 405 518-677-0887
Cambridge Library 21 W. Main St.
cambridgechamber@gmail.com www.cambridgenychamber.com
Mon. and Fri. 6:30 – 9 p.m. Tue. and Thurs. 1 – 5 p.m. Wed. 10 a.m.–12 p.m.; 6:30 – 9 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Rape Crisis Hotline 518-584-8188
518-677-2443
Cambridge C ambridge Food Co-op 518.677.5731
1 W. Main St., Cambridge, NY www.cambridgefoodcoop.com
Providing you with local, organic, and wholesome produce and meat, household goods, coffees, teas, spices and more!
Be a part of your community! Shop the Co-op. Our produce prices beat other stores!
Your Community-Owned Grocery Store
PennyDot Realty LLC WELCOMES A NEW MEMBER TO THEIR FIRM ROBERT BIGOT Robert was born in Colorado but moved to Washington County to farm with his fiancé and young daughter. They now have a herd of goats, a flock of sheep, quite a few laying hens and two horses. Before he started farming Robert was a commercial banker and earned his MBA from the #1 international business school in the world. His experience in business and real estate can help to guide you through any real estate transaction
Penny Spiezio, Licensed R.E. Broker 518-321-9767 penny.spiezio@gmail.com Dorothy Yurschak, Licensed R.E. Broker 518-269-9006 dorothy.yurschak@gmail.com Robert Bigot, Licensed R.E. Salesperson 303-246-7763 robertabigot@gmail.com
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Churches Cambridge United Presbyterian Church 81 E. Main St. 518-677-3863 Pastor: Kate Kotfila Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. The Coila Church 93 Route 372 518-677-8101 Pastor: Rev. Peter Bailey Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service, 10:45 a.m. Please call the church for summer hours. Ladies’ Bible Study Monday night at 6:30 p.m. or Thursday morning at 9:45 a.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
Jacob’s Well Family Worship Center 29 West Main St. Cambridge, NY 12816 518-677-5595 (Formerly First Baptist Church) Sr. Pastor: Revs. Timothy & Cindylee Bohley, Assoc. Pastor: Rev. Richard Setzer Assoc. Pastor for Visitation: Revs. Paul & Dottie Stevens Services: Worship at 10:00 a.m. Sunday; Monday Prayer at 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday night Bible Study Sept–June at 7:00 p.m. (prayer at 6:30). Call church for additional services. Community Dinner (Jan.-Oct.)
12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. the last Saturday of each month. Coffee houses (Sept-June) 3rd Friday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Women of Hope & Men of Faith meet every 2nd Saturday of the month at 9:00 a.m. for Breakfast, Worship & Ministering. New Life Christian Church 2 S. Union St. Pastor: Eric Hartwell 518-879-5709 Regular Sunday service 10:30 a.m.; Bible study, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. pastorericnlcc@gmail.com www.newlifecambridge.org
New Skete Communities (Eastern Orthodox Monasteries) 250 New Skete Lane, Cambridge, NY 12816 518-677-3928 New Skete – Holy Wisdom Church Sunday Matins: 9 a.m. Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m. Tues– Fri Matins: 7:15 a.m. Saturday Matins: 8:00 a.m. Tues – Sat Vespers: 5 p.m. Please see website for retreat times and Feast Day services. www.newskete.org
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Churches Open Bible Baptist Church 3 W. Main St. 518-677-3471 Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; and Worship Service 11:00 a.m.; Women’s Bible Study Wednesday mornings at 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday Night Bible Study at 7:00 p.m. E-mail: OBBC12816@juno.com St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 4 St. Luke’s Place 518-677-2632 Father Matthew Baker Services: Sunday 8:00 and 10:00 a.m., mid-week Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Mass, Prayer & Healing Service followed by bible study at 10:45 a.m.; Monday Essential Jesus Bible Study at 6:30 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Church (Roman Catholic) 17 S. Park St. 518-677-2757 Sacramental Minister: Rev. Tom Zelker Parish Life Director: Jeff Peck Mass Saturday at 4:00 p.m.; Sunday at 11:00 a.m.; Morning Prayer Monday at 9:00 a.m.; Weekday Mass Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. Whiteside Church Center Cambridge Road 518-677-3294 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Thursday 10:30 a.m. Bible Study
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Cambridge Central School Administration 58 S. Park St. • 677-2653 • Fax: 677-3889 • Web site:www.cambridgecsd.org Superintendent of Schools Vince Canini 518-677-2653, ext. 1010 Principal 7-12 Caroline Goss 518-677-2653, ext. 1411 Principal K-6 Colleen Lester 518-677-2653, ext. 1433 Business Manager Beth Coates 518-677-2653 ext. 1016 Guidance Counselor, Grades 10-12 Andrew Akins 518-677-8527, ext. 1423 Guidance Counselor, Grades 7-9 Scott Kraszewski 518-677-2653, ext. 1442
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Athletic Director Deborah Lauver 518-677-2653, ext. 1412
Superintendent’s Secretary, District Clerk Kate Emerson 518-677-2653, ext. 1010
Transportation Supervisor Randi Sica 518-677-2653, ext. 1012
Board of Education Neil Gifford, President Paul Baker-Porazinski Caleb Breault Beth O’Grady, Vice President Jessica Roosevelt
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Clubs and Organizations American Legion Post 634 2106 State Route 22 518-677-8069 The Legion, chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic, mutual-help, war-time veterans’ organization, is a community-service organization that now numbers nearly 3 million members men and women - in nearly 15,000 American Legion Posts. Bingo is held Mondays at 7 p.m. Battenkill Chorale P.O. Box 402 Cambridge, NY 12816 Artistic Director, Janet McGhee President, Linda Anderson 518-677-3544 The Battenkill Chorale, Washington County’s premier choral ensemble, is a 100-voice mixed adult chorus. Rehearsals are Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:45 p.m. at Hubbard Hall. The group performs concerts of a variety of classical music, “madrigals to opera, Monteverdi to Pinkham.” For more details, call the group’s manager/ director. battenkillchorale402@gmail. com
The Battenkill Conservancy 518-677-2545 The Battenkill Conservancy is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the Battenkill Watershed through land conservation, education, and public policy. For more information, write to them at PO Box 327, Cambridge, NY 12816, or visit www. battenkillconservancy.org. Cambridge Historical Society and Museum 12 Broad St. Cambridge, NY 12816 518-677-3327 President, Anna Dickson Vice-President, Beverly Collamer Secretary, Lois Sheaff Treasurer, Kendal Dwyer The Mission of the Cambridge Historical Society is to collect and preserve the historical documents and artifacts for the greater Cambridge area. It also maintains the historical 1869 Victorian house that serves as the Cambridge Historical Society Museum, located on 12 Broad Street. The museum is a splendid example of period
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architecture, with rooms that include displays of 19th century Cambridge-made furniture, Revolutionary and Civil War memorabilia, firefighting exhibits, early china, pewter, 19th century textiles, spinning wheels, toys and much more. Open Tuesday and Saturday, from 1 to 3 p.m., June 1-Nov. 1, or by appointment, Special exhibits and programs throughout the summer. cambridgenyhistoricalsociety.org
Cambridge Lions Club PO Box 292, Cambridge, N.Y. 12816 518-677-3084 Interim Club President, Don Cummings Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization with nearly 1.4 million members in more than 44,800 clubs in 187 countries. The Cambridge Lions Club has 24 members, both men and women, who do “anything that
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Clubs and Organizations comes up that we can help with.” The group meets the first Wednesday of the month (except July and August) at the Cambridge Senior Center and the third Wednesday at The Cambridge (formerly Cambridge Hotel) at 6:30 p.m. Those interested in club programs or in becoming a Lion may contact any member. Cambridge Pee Wee Football Program Robert Green 518-681-9195 Open to boys and girls in kindergarten through sixth grade who live in the
Cambridge Central School district, Cambridge Pee Wee Football teaches youths the fundamentals of football in a fun, positive environment, while also stressing discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Three levels of football include Flag Football (K-2), the Junior Program, The Cubs (3-4th grade); and the Senior Program, The Tigers (5-6th grade). Sign-ups begin in midApril, and the program begins at the end of July. Cambridge Senior Citizens President: Dolores Mullen 518-677-8592
The Cambridge Senior Citizens is a social group for Cambridge area residents in their retirement years. They hold a business meeting the first Tuesday of every month at 1:00 p.m. The seniors keep their building open five days a week from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., during which they run their thrift shop, and serve lunch Monday through Friday at noon. To reserve a spot for lunch, call ahead by 12:00 noon the day before at 6778592. Trips, a 55 Alive Driving Class, free AARP income tax assistance and more are some of the club’s other activities.
Cambridge Valley Athletic Association cambridgelittleleague@gmail. com (May-October) The Cambridge Valley Athletic Association coordinates the Boys and Girls Little League. Cambridge Valley Cyclists Sandy Hackney Founded in 2004, Cambridge Valley Cycling is comprised of cyclists of all levels who enjoy riding together. The club holds rides twice a week and supports the Tour of the Battenkill races. A Fall Benefit Ride, not a race, is held in late
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Clubs and Organizations September which is open to the public and benefits both the club and various local organizations including the American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery Program. The club also donates to area charities. More information is available at www. cambridgevalleycycling.org.
region; promoting civic, social and cultural programs designed to increase the aesthetic values of the community; creating an appreciation of the importance of the business person in the community; and encouraging economic growth compatible with the character of the community.
Cambridge Valley Chamber of Commerce Teresa Conrad, President 518-677-0887 The Cambridge Valley Chamber of Commerce promotes programs designed to strengthen business within the
Friends of the Cambridge Library Offers support to the Cambridge Library. Meets monthly. For more information, call President Susan Sawyer at the library at 518-677-2443.
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Knights of Columbus Grand Knight, Richard MacDougall, 518-677-2457 The largest lay organization in the Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus is a Catholic Fraternal Organization that supports the church, community, itself, and others. The Cambridge council, founded in the early 1990s, has given almost $60,000 in financial support to organizations like Hugs for Heroes, Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry, hurricane disaster relief, the Senior Center, Little League, Fire Department, and Rescue Squad. The club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.
at the St. Patrick’s Church rectory. Men 18 years old or older who are practicing Catholics are welcome to join. New Skete New Skete is a contemplative monastic community of men and women dedicated to living the monastic life together within the tradition of the Eastern Orthodox Church. They earn their daily bread by the work of their own hands, and their dogs and cheesecakes are regularly featured in newspaper and magazine articles. They consist of the Monks of New
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Clubs and Organizations Skete, the Nuns of New Skete, and the Companions of New Skete. Visit their Web site at www.newskete.org. Ondawa Cambridge Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Regent – Julie McGinty 518-686-1698 NSDAR is a civic-organization of women who can trace their ancestry back to soldiers and patriots who fought during the American Revolution. The society promotes characteristics like patriotism,
leadership, and good citizenship. The local chapter serves the Cambridge/Hoosick Falls region and offers scholarships and citizenship awards to local schools. To see if you qualify for membership, contact Regent, Julie McGinty at 518-6861698. Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 147 Marion Longden, Secretary 518-747-4858 The Order of the Eastern Star is a fraternal organization of both men and women. The
Cambridge area chapter supports a wide variety of local and international charities. It meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 7:30 p.m. April-June and September-November at the Masonic Temple on Route 372 in Coila. Membership is by invitation, but new members are always welcome. Pieceful Valley Quilters JoAnn Trinkle, 518-677-3324 The Pieceful Valley Quilters is a social group of quilters who get together once a week to
work on quilting projects. They often make quilts to raffle as fundraisers for community organizations. Although they are not a teaching organization and do not offer lessons, they do try to help each other and help beginners. Meetings are held from 9 a.m. to noon every Tuesday morning at the Brennan Building of the Cambridge United Presbyterian Church. All are welcome. Salem Area Woman’s Club President, Lois Sheaff
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Clubs and Organizations 518-677-5562 The Salem Area Woman’s Club, part of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, is devoted to volunteerism and promoting a spirit of helpfulness and intelligent interest in music, art, literature, community improvements, international relations, conservation and vital issues of the day. The Club is now in its 93rd year. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month from Sept. thru May (excluding January) at 1:00 p.m. in the MacKenzie Chapel
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Chamber of Commerce Arts Performing & Visual Battenkill Chorale 90 East Main Street, Cambridge, NY 12816 518-677-8233 facebook.com/ battenkillchorale Matt Chinian, Landscape Painter 138 W. Main Street, Cambridge, NY 12816 518-677-2218 www.mattchinian.com Hubbard Hall Center for the Arts and Education 25 East Main St., Cambridge, NY 12816 518-677-2495 www.hubbardhall.org Mt. Nebo Gallery, Inc. 60 Grandma Moses Rd., Eagle Bridge, NY 12057 518-745-1400 www.willmoses.com
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Ondawa Greens Golf Course & Driving Range 217 Scotch Hill Rd., Cambridge, NY 12816 518-338-7513 www.ondawagreens.com
Churches Cambridge United Presbyterian Church 81 E. Main St., Cambridge, NY 12816 518-677-3863 www.cambridgenyupc.org Center White Creek Baptist Church 28 Center White Creek Lane Eagle Bridge, NY 12057 518-677-5246 New Skete Monasteries 250 New Skete Lane, P.O. Box 128 Cambridge, NY 12816 518-677-3928 ext: 215 www.newskete.org Open Bible Baptist Church 5 West Main Street, Cambridge, NY 12816 518-677-3471
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Privacy, views, professionally landscaped manicured grounds, unlimited wild life. This home has it all. This piece of heaven is located less than one mile to the Battenkill River. Less than 45 mins to Manchester VT ski slopes or Saratoga Race track. Custom built 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 3000 sq ft Colonial home w/ 3 car garage, all on 3 peaceful acres $399,000
COUNTY ROUTE 61, SHUSHAN
112 MEADOWS DRIVE, MELROSE
VIEWS, VIEWS! 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on edge of quaint hamlet of Shushan. Master features whirlpool tub,separate shower & large walk-in closet. Kitchen w/breakfast bar, opened to dining area & living room. Spacious basement w/radiant heat adds other floor of space for rec room, exercise room, office, or in-law apartment. Oversized 2-car garage. 5 beautiful acres w/5 more available for hiking, hunting, etc. Walk to the Battenkill River, kayaking, tubing, or fishing. 40 min to ski areas.
4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths on 2.12 acres. Immaculate retreat overlooking the Tomhannock, Greens and Taconics. Amazing sun displays from huge screened-in porch or LR. Bonus lower level w/ huge billiard/FR, 10+ft tall ceilings, utility room, and space for a wine cellar or in-law suite. Heated saltwater pool. Full home security & generator. Less than 20 min to Troy, VT, MA. Priced well below assessment at $399,900.
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Cambridge Football
Cambridge: A football town By Keith Harrington When sports fans think of small-school high school football in this area, the first name that comes to mind is Cambridge. The Indians are the most dominant smallschool football program in Section II, maybe in the state. And it doesn't look like that’s going to change anytime soon. Football in the Washington County town is a community undertaking. Nearly everyone in Cambridge takes on a role, whether it be coaching at some level as many former players do, being a member of the booster club that helps raise funds for the program, or just coming out and supporting the team on game days. Cambridge is just a football town. And every year the goal never changes: Win a state championship. 'Yes, it’s part of our schedule we send out each year. The goal is always the same, it just doesn’t happen that often," Coach Doug Luke said. "When it does you cherish the moments and then look forward to the next year. There will always be a chance to look back and remember those times." Last November the Cambridge football team made history by defeating Maple Grove 26-14 at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, their second straight New York State Class D title, thus becoming the first team in the modern championship era that began in 1993 to
claim back-to-back state championships. Cambridge has won an unprecedented 16 sectional titles, 10 in Class D and six in Class C. From 1995-2005 Cambridge played in 10 consecutive Section II finals. The Indians have played in six state championship games, winning in 1999, 2016 and 2017. The seeds of Cambridge's success were planted upon the arrival of Ken Baker as the head football coach in 1986. In the season prior to Baker taking over, the Indians went 1-7. In 1992 Baker coached the team to the Section II Class C title when the Indians stunned Watervliet 7-6. Watervliet entered the contest on a 36-game winning streak. "He taught not only the X’s and O’s, but more importantly gave the football team a sense of family,” Luke said. “He also taught responsibility. That everyone has to watch the back of their teammates, like a brother. "There were many difficult times during Coach Bakers’ first few years, but he taught that it took a lot of hard work and dedication to become part of a good team. It took a few years for the program to change and Cambridge football was changed forever." So what changed after Baker arrived? It was a Baker who implemented the Indians' Pee Wee football program. With a feeder program teaching kids the same sys-
The Cambridge Indians after winning the 2017 New York State Class D Championship in November. tem all the way through their careers, the Indians began to dominate. The Pee Wee program starts players in kindergarten and they play in the same system until they graduate high school. Many of the plays that Baker put in are still being used. The future stars see their varsity heroes practicing and want to grow up to carry on the tradition. "The pee wee program had a great impact on the Cambridge football future.,” Luke said. “It was not because we now had youth programs, but because we had the right people running the program. We didn’t have parents of the players, we had men that were developing a program. They bought into the things that Coach Baker believed in, and also employed the same offense and defense. The youth program today, in my opinion, is still one of the best because of the coaches and the way the program is run."
Next the next football season rolls around, Cambridge will have won 25 of their last 26 games when practice begins and will once again set their sights on reaching the Carrier Dome in Syracuse. Several seniors will have graduated, but the goal of the Indians will remain the same. A third straight state championship would put Cambridge in unchartered territory when it comes to New York high school football. However, as Luke pointed out, it won't just be about his squad. "I believe it’s as important to the community as it is to the players and coaches," Luke said. "It (the 2017 state title) was a good feeling and it will be something that every player, coach and community member of Cambridge will be able to look back on and remember, the feelings of those special moments."
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Cambridge Valley Farmers Market
Chamber helps move farmers market indoors for winter months The Cambridge Valley Chamber of Commerce launched a new initiative early this month for those who miss shopping at the Cambridge Valley Farmer's Market over the winter months. The Second Sundays Makers and Farmers Market will be held every second Sunday of the month from noon to 4 p.m. This new series will fill the gap until the regular Cambridge Valley Farmer’s Market begins their regular season in May. Shoppers will be able to stock up on meat, eggs and maple products as well as storage vegetables for hearty winter meals, such as potatoes, onions, beets, carrots and cabbage. Local artists and makers will also be included, offering unique handmade goods from pottery and jewelry to artwork and greeting cards. Different crafters and artists will be featured every month. “We will be building on the success of this Second Sundays Market so it will grow and also support local businesses along Main Street,” said Chamber board secretary Sara Davis. “We have several ideas in the works.” The first Second Sundays winter market was held at the Argyle Brewing Company's taproom at the
The first Second Sundays Winter Market was held at Argyle Brewing Company. Cambridge train depot on Broad Street. A selection of artisanal beers and ciders and nearby lunch options rounded out the experience and live music was provided by local musicians. “We had a great turnout!” said Lindsay Fisk, marketing manager for the summer Farmers Market and a vendor at both markets. Information and updates on the Second Sundays Makers and Farmers Market can be found on the Chamber of Commerce Facebook page or by contacting the chamber at 518-677-0887. The Cambridge Valley
Farmers Market, which runs from mid-May to the weekend before Christmas, is organized and run by a market committee and community volunteers. The market operates with the assistance of the Cambridge Valley Community Development and Preservation Partnership and Hubbard Hall Projects. The Farmers Market is held every Sunday throughout the season, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the green space at the corner of Main and Broad Streets. The market moves into the Lovejoy Building on Hubbard Hall’s
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campus in November and December. Most vendors are from Washington County, bringing fresh local produce, pasture-raised meats and eggs, artisan baked goods, wines, maple products, ready-to-eat food including wood-fired pizza, and unique handmade goods. New vendors are always welcome and can contact Lindsay Fisk at 518-538-9467. For more information and updates on the MayDecember Cambridge Valley Farmers Market, visit www. cambridgevalleyfarmersmarket.com or their Facebook page.
Christmas in Cambridge
Plans for Cambridge Christmas 2018 are in the works Cambridge celebrates Christmas with a flurry of events throughout December that are guaranteed to get everyone into the holiday spirit. Plans for 2018 are still in the works, but this overview of Christmas happenings that have been organized in the past represents the events being considered for this year. To kick off the season, the Cambridge Valley Chamber of Commerce has encouraged all residents and businesses to “Deck the Halls” with the potential reward of winning a prize for the best holiday decorations. To get holiday shopping off to a start, the chamber has organized a Christmas Basket Raffle, with the entrants shopping locally from Black Friday to right before Christmas. The more each entrant shops locally the higher the odds are of winning. Two baskets were given away last year, filled with gifts and gift certificates from generous chamber members. The first weekend of December is the annual Christmas in Cambridge Weekend, now in its 21st year. The three-day holiday celebration begins on Friday night with the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Claus and the lighting of
Christmas in Cambridge features a flurry of events to get everyone in the holiday spirit. the Christmas tree in Memorial Park with glow necklaces and caroling and followed by a stroll through the village to enjoy the shops, the fire pits, and eggnog and cookies along the way. On Saturday, there’s usually a Christmas Goodies Holiday Bazaar at the Cambridge United Presbyterian Church and a Christmas in Cambridge Craft Fair at the Cambridge Central School. Proceeds from the fair’s Chinese auction has benefitted Operation Santa Claus in Cambridge. The weekend closes on Sunday with the lighting
of the Eternal Illumination Memorial trees purchased through the Cambridge Lions Club and decorated in memory of a loved one. The Lighted Christmas Parade celebrated its second year in 2017 with floats, tractors, livestock, music and ugly sweaters. It was an event that was resurrected by Eric Mattson of Mattson Concrete, with the help of the chamber. The parade usually kicks off on East Main Street and travels west towards Broad Street, delighting young and old alike. An Ugly Sweater Contest is held after the parade with prizes awarded for best
family sweaters, best individual sweater and best pet sweater. Last year, the festivities continued at Argyle Brewery’s taproom at the Cambridge train depot with live music, artisanal beers and cider. “It’s been a huge success,” said Cambridge Valley Chamber President Teresa Conrad. “It will be even bigger this year!” For more information about the 2018 Christmas events, visit the Cambridge Valley Chamber of Commerce website at www. cambridgenychamber.com or visit their Facebook page.
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Hubbard Hall
Hubbard Hall celebrates 40 years of making art and community happen Join us on Saturday, May 19 at 7 pm, as we celebrate a milestone with the Hubbard Hall 40th Anniversary Gala, celebrating Janet McGhee, Artistic Director of the Battenkill Chorale, with the 2018 Making Art and Community Happen Award. See hubbardhall. org for more info and tickets. For 40 years, Hubbard Hall has served the Cambridge and Washington County communities and beyond with world-class arts programs and performances. Today Hubbard Hall is a thriving arts center dedicated to cultivating, sustaining and promoting the cultural life of our rural community in Washington County, NY and throughout the Capital Region. People from all walks of life value the Hall and gather here to create, learn and grow together. We serve approximately 8,000 participants each year, with a vibrant mix of education programs on and off our campus. We present the work of local and visiting artists while also serv-
ing as an arts incubator, a training ground for artists of all ages and backgrounds, a magnet for artistic activity, a safe haven for risk-taking, an economic driver for our region, and the beating heart of our community. We are also committed to restoring and preserving Hubbard Hall and all of the buildings on our campus as community cultural assets. Join us! This summer we will again offer our beloved children’s theater and arts programs: for children and youth ages 5-18, with a morning camp from 9am12pm for children 5-7 running June 25-July 6 (no programs on July 4) based on the book Giants Come in Different Sizes; youth theater also in the mornings from 9am-12pm running June 25-July 21 and performing the musical classic Peter Pan; teen theater in the afternoons from 1-4 pm running July 1-28 and performing the hit musical You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown!; as well as our afternoon arts camps for ages 5-12 from
Hubbard Hall. 12-4pm running June 25-July 20, with a different theme each week so kids can attend more than one week! This summer the Hall will also again feature
Music from Salem in a series of afternoon concerts, from April 8-July 29. See hubbardhall.org for more information.
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Balloon Festival
18th Annual Cambridge Valley Balloon Festival Returns June 1-3 Hot air balloons float above the Cambridge Valley each June, making the weekend of the Cambridge Valley Balloon Festival such a spectacular event. The festival, now in its 18th year, will take place June 1 to 3, with food, music and community events adding to the fun. Organized by the Cambridge Valley Chamber of Commerce, the festival draws more than 5,000 visitors and features four launches of about a dozen hot air balloons throughout the weekend. It is exciting for both new and returning spectators to see these majestic balloons rise into the sky and float throughout the surrounding countryside. Rides are available and can be purchased directly from the pilots. Between the launches, the Cambridge community throws out the red carpet and provides a myriad of activities to entertain the crowds. “It’s a great family weekend and it’s all free,” said Balloon Festival chairperson Lisa Pembroke, who is also on the chamber’s board of directors. “Even the parking is free.” Friday night generally features a Block Party and Candlestick Glow on Main Street followed by a fire-
The Cambridge Valley Balloon Festival will start on Friday, June 1 and continue through Sunday, June 3. works display sponsored by community businesses and individuals. Pembroke said organizers hope to expand on last year’s Block Party event this year. On Saturday, a “Taste of Cambridge” showcases local food producers and restaurants. The “Taste” is followed by the annual Moon Glow, a spectacular evening display of tethered hot air balloons that are lit from inside in time to music. Local organizations augment the festival with activities including a craft fair, farmers’ market,
museum tour, and concerts. The Lions Club hosts a Car Show and The Cambridge Valley Flying Club offers a “Fly-In/ Aviation Day at Chapin Field. Sunday brings an end to the official festival activities with a Pilots Breakfast at the Cambridge American Legion on Route 22. This is a great opportunity to meet the pilots and discuss the details of ballooning with the experts. “Sponsors are crucial to the success of the balloon festival. They make it possible for the event to occur
free of charge,” said Pembroke. “We couldn’t do it without them!” Opportunities range from smaller donations to the sponsorship of an entire balloon, where sponsors get two free rides along with free tickets to pilot events. Sales of official Balloon Fest merchandise also help fund the event. For information on the Cambridge Valley Balloon Festival, or to become a sponsor, visit www.cambridgenychamber.com or call 518-677-0887.
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