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Four Candidates For Three Trustee Positions

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by Bea Peterson
Hoosick Falls Mayor Matthew Monahan and Trustees Paul K. Haynes, Jr. and John Hickey are running on the Progressive Party ticket for a second term. Riccardo DiDonato is also on the ticket, running for a third term. Thomas Restino is running again for Village Justice.
The Taxpayer Party has cross-endorsed the Mayor, Justice Restino and Trustees Haynes and Hickey. Their candidate for Trustee is Sharon Davendonis.
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Stephentown ZBA Is Lead Agency On Motocross

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by David Flint
The Stephentown Zoning Board has named itself the lead agency in an environmental review regarding the motocross park proposed for a site in the southern end of the town off of Webster Hill Road. At a public hearing on February 3 several people spoke up in favor of the Board as lead agency. There was no opposition. [Read more…] about Stephentown ZBA Is Lead Agency On Motocross

Rensselaer County Legislature – Community Spirit Recalled

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by Kieron Kramer
The family of John “Jack” Dwyer came to the Rensselaer County Legislative Chamber on Tuesday evening to receive copies of the resolution that was passed in his memory at last month’s meeting. Former Hoosick Falls Mayor Don Bogardus accompanied Jack’s son Phillip and his wife Vicki into the well of the Legislature where District 5 Legislators Stan Brownell and Lester Goodermote made the presentation.
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Panther Bowlers Win League Championship

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The Hoosick Falls bowling team defeated Fort Edward in the Adirondack League Championship match by the total pin score of 3,955 to 3,882. There were outstanding scores bowled by both teams. Hoosick Falls won the first game by 111 pins and the second game by 103 pins with a great single game total of 1,422. Fort Edward won the third game by 141 giving Hoosick Falls the overall win by 73 pins. Both Hoosick Falls and Fort Edward had their best team totals for the year.
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Hoosick Falls Blows Out Granville On Senior Night

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by Ryan Mosher
The final home game of the year is always a chance for the basketball team to honor the seniors on the team. The 2010-2011 Hoosick Falls boys team has four seniors on their roster who were honored Wednesday night – David Ciuk, Quinn Rasmus, Sean Dingman and Mike Brewster. All four were in the starting lineup as the Panthers hosted Granville.
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Panthers Lose To Schuylerville, Fall To Second Place

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by Ryan Mosher
The buildup for the second round of Hoosick Falls and Schuylerville boys basketball started shortly after their first meeting on December 15. The Black Horses edged the defending league champion Panthers 45-44 on a shot with three seconds left in the game. Since then everyone has been eyeing the rematch. After being snowed out once, and Schuylerville falling to Greenwich, the anticipation built even more.
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Letter To The Editor – BOE Member Supports The Bus Drivers

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To the Editor:
After being made aware of the situation on 1/19/11 with the  bus drivers deciding not to drive due to the icy weather that morning, I now have had the opportunity to review all the facts that have been shared with me. This included having the opportunity to hear both sides of the story from individuals who were directly involved. [Read more…] about Letter To The Editor – BOE Member Supports The Bus Drivers