Members of the Great American Falls Fest Committee, Rensselaer Falls Library Association (RFLA), and community supporters celebrate the presentation of a $10,000 contribution from the 2026 Great American Falls Fest. Behind them stand the existing library, the new Library & Community Room, and the historic Rensselaer Falls Congregational Church—a fitting backdrop for a community celebrating its history while building for its future. Pictured are Michael Hammond, Mayor, Connie McAllister, Deputy Mayor, Lisa Hammond, Village Clerk, Shelly Sanderson, RFLA President, Emily Hastings, Canton Free Library Director, Agnes Hoey, CFL Branch Manager, Therese Lester, Library Steering Committee Member, Samantha Booth, Shirley Calton, and Nicholas Calton, village trustees, Rick Calton, Falls Fest Committee Member, Alison Hammond, 6th grade student, Canton, Harlee Booth, 2nd grade student, Canton, and Layton Mitchell, kindergarten student, Heuvelton. Photo submitted by Michael Hammond. .
