Hoosick Falls – Patrick J. “Bloop” Galvin, 68, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2011, at the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington, VT. He had formerly resided on Center Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, with his wife of thirty-seven years, Anna (Chaplin) Galvin. [Read more…] about Patrick J. Galvin
Daniel Reicherson
East Nassau – Dan Reicherson, also known as “Dan Cash,” died peacefully in St. Peter’s Hospital, Albany, NY, on January 27, 2011. Dan was born in New York City. His family moved to East Nassau, NY, when he was a child. He lived all of his life in the village of East Nassau. Dan was well known in the area as a sociable man of great wit. To all who knew him well, he was a good, kind, always helpful neighbor.
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Patrick Moves In At The Rodgers Farm
Tuesday, February 27, 1855: John F. went with his two horse bobsled to Lebanon and called to Squ Wm. Hands and consulted him concerning getting Edgar Brown to move out of our Rodgers house. Geo P. went to Pittsfield and bought sugar and oysters. There he met a boy by the name of Allen Smith, he came home with Geo P. to live with him, he came on trial. Said boy is from Windsor.
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A Matter Of Child Safety In The Berlin Central School District
by David Flint
Berlin Central School Interim Superintendent Brian Howard said this week that he would not recommend that anyone be fired following what he had termed a strike last week by school bus drivers.
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Berlin Ends Long Time Arrangement With Taborton Fire District
by David Flint
As of the beginning of this year the Berlin Fire District has ended a 48-year arrangement with the Taborton Fire District to provide fire and emergency protection for residents in the Taborton Road area of Berlin.
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Stephentown Volunteer Fire Dept. Historical Information Discovered
transcribed by Rik McClave
The Stephentown Fire District #1 was formed in May of 1939 after a serious fire burned a local business. In July of 1939 the Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department was organized to provide the manpower for the fire engine that was being purchased by the District. Recently, after the passing of a 50-year member of the Department, records dating back to the original formation were turned over to the Department. Minutes of meetings between 1939 and 1941 are being transcribed.
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Kolin Buzerak of Petersburgh Launches CSA
by Alex Brooks
When Kolin Buzerak stopped by the Eastwick Press last week to tell us about his new venture in Community Supported Agriculture, he was bursting with ideas and enthusiasm, having just returned from the Northeast Organic Farming Association convention in Saratoga, which he attended with his parents, Michael and Joan Buzerak.
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Backstreet Saloon Reopens
by Bea Peterson
The Backstreet Saloon on Water Street in Hoosick Falls is open again, and owner Greg Zora said, “Now we’re here to stay.” [Read more…] about Backstreet Saloon Reopens
Snow Lovers In Hoosick Falls
Petersburgh Boy Scout Troop #222 Excels At The Klondike Derby
submitted by Chuck Riccardi
On January 29 the Boy Scout Mahikan District hosted over 240 scouts at the annual Klondike Derby at Camp Rotary. The Klondike Derby is a hands-on scout adventure where patrols of scouts compete in winter survival and teamwork challenges. Each patrol pulls a sled, similar to a dog sled, throughout the winter terrain. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Boy Scout Troop #222 Excels At The Klondike Derby