by Bea Peterson
Three Hoosick Falls Village Board members have chosen to serve on the Board for another two years. Robert Downing, Jeremy Driscoll and Ben Patten have been endorsed by both the Progressive and Taxpayers Parties and are, therefore, running unopposed.
[private]Board jobs have their rewards, but they have ten times the frustrations. People who chose to serve on a Board are to be commended for their commitment to community service. The community can thank them for that commitment by coming out to vote for them next Tuesday from noon to 9 pm at the Municipal Building.
Robert Downing
Robert Downing and his wife Cheryl live at 111 Railroad Avenue. They have two grown sons. Bob has served on the Village Board for over 10 years. He is a Hoosick Falls native, and he is employed by Price Chopper in Bennington, VT.
Jeremy Driscoll
Jeremy Driscoll is also a Hoosick Falls native. He and his wife Kimberly live at 11 Griffin Avenue with their four children. Jeremy has served on the Board for over two years and is owner of Hoosick Windows and Siding.
Ben Patten
Ben Patten and his wife Laurie have lived in Hoosick Falls since 1988. They have two grown children. Ben has served on the Board for two years. He co-hosts the Jay & Ben Magic in the Morning radio show on Magic 590 am. He is also Administrative Assistant to the CEO’s office of the Catholic Charities of the Albany Diocese.
Justice Restino
Tom Restino is also running for re-election for another four year term as Village Justice, and he is also endorsed by both parties. Judge Restino has been a Justice for the Village of Hoosick Falls for many years. He is also a Hoosick Town Justice.
Justice Restino and his wife Margaret are life long residents of Hoosick Falls. They have three children. He has worked for DePaula Chevrolet for 13 years. Justice Restino’s father was also a local Justice.[/private]