Saturday, July 19, 1851: Quite rainy today. I called to Mr. Clark’s, that takes care of the town paupers, to get my pay for three bushels potatoes, 3 dol, he gave an order on the town. I took tea with him. [Read more…] about George And Son Sell All Their Sheep
Community Pride
by Bea Peterson
It’s amazing what two hundred fifth and sixth grade students can do in two hours. On Tuesday, May 5, from 9:30 to 11:30 am HFCS students, their teachers and volunteer parents fanned out through the Village of Hoosick Falls for some heavy duty cleanup. [Read more…] about Community Pride
Candidates’ Views In Important Upcoming Berlin School Board Election
by David Flint
There are two seats to be filled on the Berlin Central School Board in the election set for Tuesday, May 19. Incumbent Julie Darling of Grafton is running for re-election and will be opposed by John Greene of Berlin. Incumbent Don French will not run for re-election and his seat is sought by John Nash of Grafton and Gina Goodermote of Berlin.
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Youth Struck By Car In Hoosick Falls
Hoosick Falls Police, Fire Department and Hoosick Rescue Squad responded to an accident on Nixon St. on Sunday afternoon where John M. McDonough was struck by a car. [Read more…] about Youth Struck By Car In Hoosick Falls
Vets Honored By County
by Bea Peterson
On May 4 a celebration was held in the lounge of the Danforth Adult Care Center with refreshments and a special ceremony honoring resident military veterans. [Read more…] about Vets Honored By County
Grafton Volunteer Fire Dept. Installation
by Bea Peterson
On Saturday evening, May 2, the Grafton Volunteer Fire Company and the Ladies Auxiliary celebrated their 65th anniversary at the VFW/Fire Hall. [Read more…] about Grafton Volunteer Fire Dept. Installation
18th Century Medicine Man In Stephentown
by David Flint
A good sized crowd took a break from listening to news about the Swine Flu and went out Monday evening to hear Stuart Lehman talk about 18th century medicine as practiced in the American colonies. [Read more…] about 18th Century Medicine Man In Stephentown
Nirvana Day Spa Opens In Hoosick Falls
by Bea Peterson
Imagine a Champagne and Rose Body Treatment served with champagne and a rose or a Chocolate Decadence Body Wrap, complete with chocolates and champagne or a Seaweed Body Masque or a European Facial. Now imagine getting such a treat in Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about Nirvana Day Spa Opens In Hoosick Falls
Letter To The Editor – Sensation Seeking
To the Editor:
Regarding your article about the most recent Petersburgh Town Board Meeting there seems to be a disconnect between your sensation seeking headline and the body of the story. While Alex Brook’s presentation is a fairly accurate rendering of what happened at the meeting, the headline is not only over the top but also quite misleading.
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Letter To The Editor – Junk Yards
Dear Editor:
Regarding the section, “Unlicensed Motor Vehicles,” in the April 20 Petersburgh Town Board report, General Municipal law defines a junk yard as “two or more unregistered vehicles on a property.” [Read more…] about Letter To The Editor – Junk Yards