Notice is hereby given that seasonal and unsightly decorations should be removed from all lots in the Hoosick Cemetery on or before November 13. Please take all refuse with you. Do not dump debris over the fence or leave it on cemetery grounds – By order of the Trustees, Hoosick Cemetery Association.
Taconic Valley Community Group Meeting
The Taconic Valley Community Group meeting is on November 10 at 1 pm at the Immaculate Conception Church Hall, Rt. 20 in New Lebanon. This month’s speaker is Thom Pecoraro of the Wyomanock Center for Sustainable Living. Please join us for this important message from Thom. Refreshments will be served.
We would like to thank Carol and the Berlin seniors for the invitation to go on their mystery trip. It was wonderful; we look forward to the next invite. For more information, call Mary at 518-733-0009 or email ladyhawke334@AOL or call Betty at 518-733-0450
Jessie R. Fyfe
Petersburgh – Jessie R. Fyfe, 79, died Tuesday evening, November 1, 2011, at the Hoosick Falls Health Center in Hoosick Falls, NY. Her daughters and a granddaughter were at her side when, after a ten year long illness, she passed peacefully from this life.
Born October 10, 1932, in Petersburgh, NY, she was a daughter of Walter and Cora (Jones) Weeden. During the Korean War fate would have it her family gave a ride to Steven Fyfe, a handsome soldier from Maine who happened to be hitchhiking through Petersburgh. They corresponded and, upon his return from service in October 1952, began a long and happy marriage.
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Arthur J. Schinzel
Stephentown – Arthur J. Schinzel, 96, of Valley View Road, Stephentown, NY, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 29, 2011, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was the devoted husband of the late M. Edythe Pease Schinzel to whom he was married for 63 years. They were married on August 8, 1944.
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The Life Of George Holcomb – Military Service
George’s first military service, was a military training event for two days in the fall of 1809, when he was 18. He trained again on Monday, September 3, but the following Saturday he went up to Captain Bull’s to see if he could help “clear me from training.” Two days later he went to Dr. William Scott, who gave him a “Stificate” (certificate?) from military duty, and Capt. Abner Bull signed the “stificate.”
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Hoosick Board Reviews 2012 Budget
by Bea Peterson
On Monday evening Hoosick Town Councilmen had their first opportunity to review the 2012 budget presented to them by Town Supervisor Keith Cipperly. The budget workshop began at 6:30 and concluded three hours later. By that time everyone was chilled to the bone as there appeared to be no heat in the room. It may have been due to a furnace failure or to the fact that the Town is now responsible for heating and lighting the huge building.
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Stephentown Town Board Action – A Supermarket For Stephentown?
by David Flint
At the Stephentown Town Board meeting on Monday, October 17, Town Supervisor Larry Eckhardt said he had been speaking with several supermarket people, including Price Chopper, an IGA wholesale distributor and Harry’s Market in Pittsfield, about the possibility of bringing a store to Stephentown. He hopes to speak soon also with Hannaford. He said he wanted to just let them know that Stephentown is here, is interested in having a store and has some sites that might work. [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board Action – A Supermarket For Stephentown?
Berlin Evaluates Response To Irene
by Kieron Kramer
After discussing the Berlin Highway Department’s response to the damage caused by Hurricane Irene at the Berlin Town Board meeting held on Thursday, October 13, the Board spent some time evaluating how well the Town’s disaster plan worked during the weekend of August 27 and 28.
Thank God For Bly Hollow Road
At one point the only way in or out of Town was Bly Hollow Road to Taborton Road over the hill. Ivan Wager, the architect of Berlin’s Disaster Plan said, “Thank God For Bly Hollow Road; it held up. It was the only way I could get home after 15 hours at the [County] Emergency Operations Center.”
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Vets Wall Almost Ready For 11-11-11
submitted by Phil Leonard
The Veterans Wall committee is working to get the wall ready for the dedication on 11/11/11 at 11 am. The five plaques containing the names of the veterans have arrived. The grinding wheel has been placed on the pedestal in the center front of the wall. The wheel will make a fine place for sitting and observing the plaques. The flag pole given to us by the Post Office is the next item to be placed. This will take a special base in order to have it firmly in the ground. [Read more…] about Vets Wall Almost Ready For 11-11-11
Prescription Take Back Day Is October 29 In Hoosick Falls
The community is invited to bring unused prescription drugs to the Hoosick Falls Village Police Department during “Prescription Take Back Day” on Saturday, October 29, from 10 am to 2 pm. This opportunity to safely discard unwanted medications is sponsored by the Hoosick Area Youth Center and Community Coalition (HAYC3).
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