Beacon Power Corporation (Nasdaq:BCON), a leading provider of advanced products and services to support a more stable, reliable and efficient electricity grid, announced that the Company’s first flywheel energy storage plant, in Stephentown, has achieved its full 20-megawatt (MW) capacity. [Read more…] about Beacon Power Flywheel Plant In Stephentown Reaches Full 20 MW Capacity
Teker C.N.A. Of Year At HFHC
Jason Teker was chosen C.N.A. of the Year at the Hoosick Falls Health Center. Jason has been employed at the Hoosick Falls Health Center since November 2009. [Read more…] about Teker C.N.A. Of Year At HFHC
Traditional Woodworking And Preservation Carpentry At The Shaker Museum
National Historic Landmark Site Provides A “Living Laboratory” For Contemporary Preservation Practices
For the third summer, Boston’s acclaimed North Bennet Street School (www.nbss.edu) is collaborating with the Shaker Museum and Library (www.shakermuseumandlibrary.org) to offer a range of workshops in preservation and traditional woodworking at the museum’s North Family at Mount Lebanon Shaker Village site.
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Alesea’s Angels Benefit Breakfast
Alesea’s Angels, a community based group, is hosting an All You Can Eat Benefit Breakfast on Sunday, June 26, from 8 to 11 am at the Berlin Fire House. There will also be a 50/50 raffle and a Chinese auction. Breakfast will include pancakes, eggs, sausage, toast, juice and coffee. The cost for adults is $8, $5 for children 12 and under and $25 for families (two adults and children under 12).
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Letter To The Editor – Grafton Tarnished?
To the Editor:
Approximately 15 years ago I moved to the town of Grafton. I found the town officials to be helpful, welcoming, supportive and knowledgeable. However recently it seems that all good things must come to an end. [Read more…] about Letter To The Editor – Grafton Tarnished?
HFCS Sports Award Winners
by Bea Peterson
At the Hoosick Falls Central School Sports Banquet held in the Immaculate Conception Church Hall on Tuesday, June 14, the following awards were presented.
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Elizabeth Schatz Named BCS Outstanding Business Student
Berlin High School Business Teacher Karen Deiana chose Elizabeth Schatz as this year’s 2011 Outstanding Business Education student. This honor is awarded to a student for academic achievement, outstanding citizenship and positive attitude. [Read more…] about Elizabeth Schatz Named BCS Outstanding Business Student
Hoosick Falls Performing Arts Booster Club Dissolves
by Bea Peterson
After 14 years Beth and Dwain Wilwol closed the curtain on the Hoosick Falls Performing Arts Booster Club. The couple gave their final report to the HFCS Board on Thursday, June 16. The Club, as it has been for 25 years, is being dissolved. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Performing Arts Booster Club Dissolves
Town Of Hoosick Baseball Camp
The “Good Old Country Hardball” Baseball Camp will once again be held at the Hoosick Little League fields for those entering grades three through eight. The camp dates are July 5 through July 8, and each day and runs from 9 am to 3 pm.
Camp brochures can be picked up at the Hoosick Little League field snack bar or by calling Camp Director Mike Lilac at 686-7321 or 686-4320.
Stephentown Historical Society To Hold Strawberry Festival
Strawberry shortcake will star at the Thirtieth Annual Strawberry Festival on Sunday, June 26, under the tent at The Berry Patch on Route 22 in Stephentown. The feast, a fund-raiser for the Stephentown Historical Society, runs from 11 am to 4 pm. [Read more…] about Stephentown Historical Society To Hold Strawberry Festival