The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation announced that James H. Connors, III, 55, of Pittsfield, MA, pleaded guilty to four violations of Environmental Conservation Law in Stephentown Town Court on October 3 – hunting deer over bait, hunting turkey over bait, taking protected birds and the illegal hunting of fisher. Connors was fined $250 for each violation for a total $1,000 fine.
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Kiwanis Officers Installed
by Bea Peterson
Kiwanis members from Sand Lake, Rensselaer, Troy and North Greenbush attended the Installation Dinner of the Hoosick Falls Kiwanis Club on Tuesday evening, October 6. [Read more…] about Kiwanis Officers Installed
Town Of Hoosick Halloween Parade
All ghosts, goblins and super heroes are invited to the annual Town of Hoosick Halloween Parade on Friday, October 30. Judging will begin at 6:30 pm. The parade will kick-off at 7 pm from Wood Park. Prizes will be awarded for children with the best costumes. Students from the Hoosick Falls Central School Honor Society will be judging the costumes. Refreshments will be provided by Stewart’s, and prizes will be awarded by the Hoosick Falls Police Department PBA. For more information, contact Kevin O’Malley at 686-9460.
Hoosick Democrats Host Meet The Candidates Event
The Town of Hoosick Democratic party will be hosting their annual Wine and Cheese Party on Sunday, October 25, from 5 to 8 pm at The Sand Bar. Everyone is invited to come and meet the Democratic candidates for the upcoming November 3 election. There will be a light fare, soft drinks, beer and wine. Tickets are on sale at Thorpe’s Pharmacy from Jim Monahan, or you can call Mark Cottrell at 686-9521, Kevin O’Malley at 686-9460, Marilyn Douglas at 686-9707, Maggie Casey at 686-7367, Pat Hayes at 205-5104 or Bob Ryan at 686-4857. Tickets will also be sold at the door. Tickets cost $10.
Meet Sue Putnam, Candidate For The County Legislature
On Saturday, October 24, there will be a fund raiser for Sue Putnam, candidate for Rensselaer County Legislature in District 5. The event will be held at the Grafton VFW (Fire) Hall at 581 County Route 68 (South Rd.), Grafton, from 6 to 9 pm. [Read more…] about Meet Sue Putnam, Candidate For The County Legislature
Meet The Stephentown Republican Candidates
The Stephentown Republican committee is sponsoring a Fall Apple Fest Meet the Candidate night on Friday, October 23. This event will be held at the Town Hall on Grange Hall road at 7 pm. We will be having apple pie, (sugar free available) apple cake, apple crisp, hot mulled cider, cold cider, coffee, tea and more. Doors will open at 6 pm so stop down.
Any candidates who would like to be involved should contact Tammy Madden at 733-5603 for more information.
Berlin Girls Soccer Seniors Have A Memorable Last Game
by Erin Hogan
It was a beautiful fall evening as the girls varsity soccer team took their home field. For the seniors this would be their last time to do so. All the seniors started in this match against Heatly. [Read more…] about Berlin Girls Soccer Seniors Have A Memorable Last Game
Four HFCS Teams In Sectionals
by Bea Peterson
“It’s rare,” said Hoosick Falls Athletic Director Mike Lilac, “for four school teams at one time to get into Sectionals. [Read more…] about Four HFCS Teams In Sectionals
Petersburgh Veterans Hall Cafe Is Open
The cafe is open from 7 to 9 am weekdays at the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Veterans Hall Cafe Is Open
Grafton Library Book Discussion Group
The book discussion group of the Grafton Community Library will be reading and discussing Plum Wine by Angela Davis Gardner for its October meeting on Wednesday, October 28, at 1 pm at the Library.
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