by Thaddeus Flint
With the exception of a new spirit of cooperation between the New Lebanon Town Board and its fire department, and the resignation of the Town’s representative to the Columbia County Office for the Aging, it was a quick and relatively uneventful Town Board meeting on Tuesday, November 8. [Read more…] about A Year-End Miscellany Of Business For The Board
Adopt A Serviceman Memorial Crosses At Maple Grove
By Gail Smith
If you have driven by Maple Grove Cemetery on Hill Road in Hoosick Falls recently, you have probably noticed an American Flag and some crosses that are being displayed fairly close to the road.
In May of this year, Voice of a Vet kicked-off our Adopt a Serviceman program, the second phase of our Town of Hoosick Tribute Flag Program which honors the 99 servicemen from our community who died in service. [Read more…] about Adopt A Serviceman Memorial Crosses At Maple Grove
Petersburgh Chef Recognized
submitted by Mary Lou Walters
William Sheridan, an eighth generation, lifetime resident of Petersburgh, is recognized as an exceptional chef in the October/November edition of the prestigious “The Country and Abroad Magazine.” Some of his Great Game Dishes that he prepares at the Gala restaurant at the Orchards Hotel in Williamstown, MA are featured. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Chef Recognized
St. Mary’s Academy Students Visits the Homeless
submitted by Donna Cuddihy
Sixth grade students at St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls traveled to the Sheridan Hollow neighborhood in Albany to visit guests staying in the emergency shelter at Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless (IPH). [Read more…] about St. Mary’s Academy Students Visits the Homeless
HFCS Field Hockey Wins Hearts With Valiant Play But Loses In Tie-Breaker After Two Overtimes
The Panther Ladies (19-1) won the heart of every fan at the state regional game in Greene on Saturday. The Ladies gave it everything they had and more, holding two time reigning state champion Whitney Point Eagles (17-1) to one goal. [Read more…] about HFCS Field Hockey Wins Hearts With Valiant Play But Loses In Tie-Breaker After Two Overtimes
Councilwoman Kirchner Retains Her Seat On The Grafton Town Board
Amy Schaaphok Retains Her Seat On The Petersburgh Town Board
by Doug La Rocqu
By the margin of 706 – 350, Allison Kirchner held on to the council seat she was appointed to in January. Kirchner, the Republican backed candidate, was opposed by Democrat Vicky Burdick. [Read more…] about Councilwoman Kirchner Retains Her Seat On The Grafton Town Board
New Project Sheds Light On Battle of Bennington
A presentation was given at the Hoosick Falls high school auditorium about archaeological research at the Bennington Battlefield on Friday evening November 4. [Read more…] about New Project Sheds Light On Battle of Bennington
Boy Scouts And Cub Scouts Serve Veterans At Veterans Day Dinner
The Boy Scouts of Troop 222 and Cub Scouts of Pack 911 did an outstanding job helping to set up, serving guests and cleaning up at the Stephentown Veterans spaghetti dinner at the Fire Hall following ceremonies on Saturday, November 5 at Veterans Park. [Read more…] about Boy Scouts And Cub Scouts Serve Veterans At Veterans Day Dinner
John Faso Downs Zephyr Teachout To Keep 19th Congressional District In Republican Control
By Doug La Rocque
It was one of the most hotly contested races in the nation in the battle for control of the U.S. House of Representatives, and one of the most expensive. [Read more…] about John Faso Downs Zephyr Teachout To Keep 19th Congressional District In Republican Control
Berlin Town Board Action
by Doug La Rocque
A Pared Down Berlin Town Budget To Be Presented At Public Hearing
After its first budget workshop, the Berlin Town Board was looking at a tentative 2017 budget that called for taxes to go up nearly 11 percent. [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board Action