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Newell Subdivisions Was Topic At Grafton Planning Board Meeting

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by Erin Hogan
Before the regular Planning Board meeting on Monday, March 15, there were two public hearings regarding Scott Newell applications to subdivide two pieces of property that he owns. The first hearing pertained to 204 Pond View Road. The piece of property isn’t lakeside and is currently 13.25 acres. Newel wants to divide the property into 6.83 and 6.42 acre lots. David Hunt of Jay Hakes Road was present to express his concern about the environment and make sure that with the dividing of these properties no swamp or forest would be disturbed. [Read more…] about Newell Subdivisions Was Topic At Grafton Planning Board Meeting

Hoosick Falls Election Results

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by Bea Peterson
To say Hoosick Falls election day turnout was light last Tuesday is an understatement. Granted, the three trustee candidates Ann Marie Bornt, Robert Downing and Michael Hickey were running for re-election unopposed. Third term trustee Bornt received 63 votes Fourth term Downing and second term Michael Hickey each received 60 votes.

McMahon’s Double-Double Lifts WASAREN Over Patroon

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by Ryan Mosher
In the opening minutes of the WASAREN League vs. Patroon Conference Exceptional Senior game, Hoosick Falls senior Kevin McMahon showed the players, coaches and fans of the Patroon Conference exactly why he has won two straight WASAREN MVP awards – by doing a little bit of everything. [Read more…] about McMahon’s Double-Double Lifts WASAREN Over Patroon

Ward Stone Is Featured At 2nd Annual Outdoor Expo

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The 2nd Annual Hoosick Falls Outdoor Expo is being planned for March 26 and 27 at the Hoosick Falls Central School. Once again the headliner will be New York State Wildlife Pathologist Ward Stone, who will be speaking at the High School Auditorium at 6 pm on Friday, March 26.
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Therapy Dogs Help Young Readers

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Nathanael, age 8 is a third-grader at Walter B. Howard Elementary School. He is enjoying Social Studies this year because his class gets to “travel” to different countries and then have a “feast” with foods from each country. His hobbies include building things with Legos and K’nex, playing Wii, computer and DSi games, drawing and reading. The book he chose to read to Simon is about Jack Russell: Dog Detective.
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