by David Flint
Who knew there was so much history and architectural style on Berlin’s Main Street, just between Elm Street and Park Avenue? Driving by the familiar buildings and homes, it’s just part of the background. But taking a leisurely stroll on a beautiful fall day in a small group with your own personal tour guide and informative guide book, it all comes to life.
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Hoosick Town Board Mulls Over Four Options For Town Hall
by Jan Shields
Preserve a “great old building” or construct a new energy efficient Town Hall is the question the Hoosick Town Board mulled over Monday during a workshop meeting.
Toss in two other existing buildings that could be retrofitted for a Town Hall and the choice becomes even more difficult.
After discussing choices with William L. Cottrell, an engineer with Cottrell Associates of Hoosick Falls, for more than an hour, the workshop was adjourned without the Board choosing an option or even narrowing the field.
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White Creek Bridge Repair Delay May Affect HFCS Bus Operations
by Alex Brooks
Hoosick Falls School Board President Greg Laurin told his Board at last week’s meeting that he was concerned about the Town delaying action to get the White Creek bridge replaced, and he urged the School Board to open up lines of communication with the Hoosick Town Board about the issue.
The bridge’s load rating was reduced to 16 tons a year ago after deterioration was detected and evaluated. Laurin was concerned that if there is further deterioration and the load rating is lowered again, school buses might not be able to use it, which would impair the school’s bus operations.
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Football Game Moved & Last Week Panthers Trounce Bengals In Time Warner Game Of The Week
The varsity football game between Hoosick Falls and Hoosic Valley has been moved to Saturday, October 1, at 7 pm at Stillwater.
by Ryan Mosher
Last Friday night’s Hoosick Falls-Tamarac match up on the gridiron pitted the top two teams in the North Division of Class C. Both the Bengals and the Panthers entered the game undefeated, earning the game the Time Warner “Game of the Week.” The distinction would give the entire Capital Region the chance to see small school football at its best. Ultimately, only one team showed that they were ready to step up to that challenge.
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The New BCSD Superintendent Of Schools – A Chance For Change
by Thaddeus Flint
“The chance for change is now,” stated Dr. Stephen Young, who is a man with a plan. Many plans in fact. And the Berlin Central School District’s new Superintendent of Schools wants to bring those plans to the residents. Young sees communication in the District as one of his top priorities. “Once word gets out that this man means business,” said Young in a September 12 interview, “things will change.”
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Grand Fun At The Pumpkinpalooza
2011 5k Run/Walk Results
submitted By Beth Dillard
James Preite, 47, of North Adams, was the winner of the Third Annual Pumpkinpalooza 5K Run/Walk, sponsored by Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics. He finished the course in 18 minutes and 24 seconds. John Guzzi, 34, of Pownal, took second with a time of 20:06. Katherine Danforth, 16, of Hoosick Falls was the first female finisher with a time of 25:50. Michael Rosenthal, 68, of Arlington, VT, won the Walker category.
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Hoosick Democratic Candidates
submitted by the Hoosick Democratic Committee
The Town of Hoosick Democratic Committee is pleased to announce its candidates for the November election.
Richard McNally, former partner in the respected law firm of Holbrook, Johnson, McNally and Tate in Hoosick Falls, is seeking his second term as Rensselaer County DA. Over the past four years McNally has brought leadership and professionalism to the DA’s office and has made the Criminal Justice System in this County work for all.
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Hoosick Republican Candidates
submitted by the Hoosick Republican Committee
A Republican caucus for the purpose of selecting candidates to run in the November election for the Town of Hoosick was held on Thursday, September 15. Nominated and unanimously voted to run on the Republican line are Keith Cipperly, Town Supervisor, Mark Surdam, Town Council, Bruce Patire, Town Council, and Richard Whalen, Town Justice. They will join incumbent Jack Mahar, Sheriff, candidate Joel Abelove, District Attorney, and incumbent Chris Hummel, Surrogate Court Judge on the Republican line, Row B.
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Mike Benson Wins Independence Party Line For New Lebanon Town Supervisor
submitted by the Benson campaign
New Lebanon Supervisor candidate Mike Benson’s campaign to bring new leadership to the Town of New Lebanon government received an important boost with Benson winning a write-in bid to secure the Independence nomination in the September 13 primary.
The primary victory is important, as it strengthens Benson’s position on the ballot. Benson has already secured the Republican and Conservative nominations.
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