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Edward E. Fredricks – Obituary

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Grafton – Edward E. (Birdman) Fredricks, III, age 68 of Grafton, NY passed away peacefully, Wednesday January 19, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Survived by his wife of 48 years Debra L. (Minkler) Fredricks.

Born in Troy, NY he was the son of the late Edward Fredricks Jr. and Eva A (Smith) Fredricks. He attended Troy City Schools. He was employed with Tek Hughes in South Troy, George Washington School, retired from Averill Park School District. He was currently employed with Rensselaer County. He served for many years as a Grafton Fire Commissioner and also a Grafton Town Councilman. He enjoyed playing softball, bowling and playing cards. He was an avid fan of the NY Giants and NY Mets. His passion was spending time with his family and grandchildren. He enjoyed traveling down south every year.

Survived by his sons Edward Fredricks IV and Rollin Fredricks (Ashley Fegley) and daughter Sherrie Akin (Fredricks). Three Grandsons Landon Akin, Derrick and Eli Fredricks. Also survived by brothers William (Barb) Fredricks, Cameron (Karen) Fredricks, Arthur Fredricks (Sandy), Robert Fredricks (Diane) and Thomas “Tucker” Fredricks. Sisters Debra (Lou) Desso, Betty (Norm) Lester, Denise (Ron) Dawson, Bonnie (Ted) Ritrovato, predeceased by Carol (Scott) Selby and Mary Theresa Fredricks. He leaves behind his special friends Bill (Donna) Denue, John Farrell, and predeceased by his best friend Dan Tobin.

Special thanks to the Samaritan Hospital ICU staff and comfort care.

At Edwards wishes there will be no services. Memorial contributions can be made to the: Hudson Mohawk Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204 or The Grafton Volunteer Fire Dept., PO Box 134, Grafton NY 12082. The arrangements are under the direction of the Morris – Stebbins – Miner & Sanvidge Funeral Home, 312 Hoosick Street, Troy, NY 12180. Phone: 518-272-5802. For complete obituary, or to express your on-line condolences, please visit: MorrisStebbinsMinerSanvidgefuneralhome.com
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Tamarac Boys Basketball #1 in the State

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by Doug La Rocque

A mere three weeks ago, those in the Wasaren League knew the Tamarac Boys Varsity Basketball team was good; now the entire State knows it. In a tournament in Rome, NY, the Bengals defeated what was then the top team in the whole State, Utica Academy of Science. Since then, they have also knocked off one of the perennial basketball powers in the Capital Region, the Class AA Shaker Bison. That and their continued dominance in the league has made people take notice, so much so that in the weekly ratings of all teams in the State (including parochial and New York City schools) the Bengals were labeled [Read more…] about Tamarac Boys Basketball #1 in the State

One New PFOA Sample Found in Residential Property in Poestenkill

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Contributed by Rensselaer County

An eighth round of sampling of properties in Poestenkill for PFOA has been concluded, with one new property found to have above State-permitted levels, County officials announced on Tuesday.

Twelve properties were sampled during the eighth round of testing. Samples were taken from Weatherwax Road and locations that had been previously offered sampling from around the area of the middle school. 

Of the twelve samples, six showed non-detections and five showed detections of PFOA/PFOS below the State maximum contaminant level standards for public drinking water, along with the one over the MCL.

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Tom Berry Appointed to Petersburgh Town Board 

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by Alex Brooks

At its January meeting, the Petersburgh Town Board took up the question of appointing someone to the vacant Town Board seat that was created when Katie Murray resigned it in order to take the Supervisor position. The position was advertised in The Eastwick Press on December 24, and the Town received two letters of interest from citizens interested in serving on the Town Board. These were Tom Berry and Deidra Michaels. Both have a great deal of experience in Town government, as Berry served two years on the Town Board and Michaels was the Town Clerk for many years. [Read more…] about Tom Berry Appointed to Petersburgh Town Board 

No Takers at Solar Construction Public Hearing in Brunswick

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by Doug La Rocque

The Thursday, January 13 Brunswick Town Council meeting opened with a public hearing on a request from CVE North America for a required zoning change to permit the construction of a commercial solar complex at the end of Belair Lane. CVE is asking that two parcels of land involved in the overall plat be changed to include an agricultural overlay, which would then permit a solar installation. No one spoke for or against the idea. The Council must now consider whether to permit the zoning change before the Brunswick Planning Board can move ahead with the site plan consideration.

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Hoosick Man Honored by Legislature

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by Amy Modesti

Prior to the opening of the Rensselaer County Legislative meeting on Tuesday, January 1, District 5 representatives Jeff Wysocki and Bruce Patire paid homage to the late Robert Breese of Breese Hollow in the Town. He was a World War II veteran serving aboard the USS Tarawa, the last aircraft carrier built during the war. Mr. Breese was also named Conservation Farmer of the Year in 1963. Mr. Breese was a member of the Hoosick Fire Department, receiving a 65-year service award. He also served [Read more…] about Hoosick Man Honored by Legislature

Lori A. Hoffman – Obituary

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Stephentown – Lori A. Wood Hoffman, 58, lost her hard-fought battle with Multiple Myeloma on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. 

She was a courageous warrior until the end, never losing her willingness to live or her sassy humor. Lori was an avid animal lover, crafter, and shopper, who always had fabulous nails.

She was a 1981 graduate of Berlin High School, and a long-term employee of Time Warner/Spectrum. All who met her were truly blessed to have been in her presence. 

Lori leaves behind her beloved husband of 33 years, Chris, her adored sons Brendan and Tyler, her sister Debbie (Michael) Clark, her adopted grandchildren Mason and Jaxson, her dear cousins Carolyn Edwards Hourihan and Greg and Dwight Edwards, her bestie Lori Killeen, her nieces and nephews Russell and Cheryl Hoffman, Matthew, Josh and Nick Howard, Frankie and Andrew Frost, along with many other beloved family members and friends.

Calling hours will be held at Hall & Higgins Funeral Home, 457 NY 43, Stephentown on Friday, January 21, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. The funeral service will follow at 1:30 pm at the funeral home with a reception to follow at the Stephentown Town Hall on Grange Road.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Peter’s Hospital Cancer Care Center, Medical Oncology, 317 South Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208.

Condolence book at ParkerBrosMemorial.com.

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Wasaren League Basketball

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Provided by WasarenSportsNet

Boys
Thursday, January 13
Hoosick Falls 93 Berlin/New Lebanon 29
Leading Scorers:  Panthers – Miles Smith 18, Jake Sparks 15, Connor Jones 10, Mat Kempf 12, Michael Fratello 12;      Mountaineers – Jesse Francour 14
Key Stat: The Panthers opened with a 26-2 first period
Take Away: The Falls put five players in doubles with 10 players in the scoring column, as the Panthers rolled to the road win.  

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