New York Army National Guard 1st Sgt. James Meltz, a New York State Trooper from Cropseyville, received the USO of Metropolitan New York’s Prestigious George Van Cleave Military Leadership Award at the organization’s Annual Armed Forces Gala & Gold Medal Dinner , on Wednesday, December 9, in Manhattan.
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New Leb Law To Abolish The Position Of Deputy Court Clerk Tabled
by Phil Zema
There was plenty to talk about at the New Lebanon Town Board meeting as those who attended the four-hour meeting witnessed heated discussions concerning Town liability issues, zoning violations, denigrating comments by a Claverack magazine and the Town Hall project. [Read more…] about New Leb Law To Abolish The Position Of Deputy Court Clerk Tabled
Hoosick Town Board Action – Fond Farewells
by Erin Hogan
The December Town of Hoosick meeting was an emotional one as it was Supervisor Marilyn Douglas, Town Councilmen Kevin O’Malley and Mark Cottrell’s last meeting. Councilman Cottrell said, “Thank you for the 10 years in office, it was fun. It was a pleasure working with everyone and good luck to the new members coming in.”
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Berlin Town Board Action – Better TV Reception Promised
by Kieron Kramer
Fear not! The company that provides cable TV to Berlin, Charter Communications, has emerged from bankruptcy and was awarded the cable franchise for Berlin by a unanimous vote at the Berlin Town Board meeting on Thursday, December 10. [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board Action – Better TV Reception Promised
Grafton Town Board Action – Winter Plowing
by Erin Hogan
Grafton Highway Superintendent Herb Hasbrouck reported that winter is now in session! He gave a run down on what’s going on in the plowing world. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Action – Winter Plowing
Leverett LeBarron Celebrates 100th Birthday
by Bea Peterson
In 1909 William Howard Taft was elected 27th President of the United States and Leverett LeBarron was born on LeBarron Road, Potter Hill, Hoosick, NY. Leverett still lives on LeBarron Road. [Read more…] about Leverett LeBarron Celebrates 100th Birthday
Schoony’s: Good Food On Church St.
by Bea Peterson
Richard Schoonmaker of Schaghticoke retired as a Sergeant on the Troy Police Department in February 2008. Not one to sit around, he decided to open a family business. Since his eldest son worked at LaPorto Restaurant in Troy and plans to attend college to study Culinary Arts, opening a Pizza and Deli seemed a good idea. The family business is called Schoony’s, and it is located at 59 Church St. in Hoosick Falls.
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Chris-N-Harry’s Country Boutique & Thrift Store Opens
by David Flint
“You never know what you’re going to find in here. Every day we are putting out something new.” Chris Horton speaks excitedly and with enthusiasm about her and husband Harry’s new venture in Stephentown – Chris-N-Harry’s Country Boutique & Thrift Store – that opened recently at the intersection of Routes 43 and 22. [Read more…] about Chris-N-Harry’s Country Boutique & Thrift Store Opens
Sounds At St. Mary’s Academy Fund Raiser
by Bea Peterson
Once again the fabulous sponsors, volunteers and performers at St. Mary’s Academy offered up a fantastic holiday show, complete with a large array of Silent Auction items for bidding. Many of the items were put together by the various classes in the school. They were a special enticement for many parents.
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Panther Boys Hoop Team Loses In OT To Mt. Anthony
by Gary Danforth
Well, it was an act I’d seen before. Despite a superlative effort by Coach Mike Lilac Jr.’s Hoosick Falls Central School boys basketball team December 15, the Mount Anthony Union High School Patriots stormed back from a 13 point first half deficit and forced an overtime session before subduing the home standing Panthers, 46-41. [Read more…] about Panther Boys Hoop Team Loses In OT To Mt. Anthony