The tanks, made by Calgon Carbon Corporation, which arrived on Friday, September 30 will filter PFOA out of the drinking water.
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Broken Wheel Bridge Near Completion
by Alex Brooks
The new bridge at Broken Wheel Road in Petersburgh is getting close to finished.There were five men working on October 4, placing rock on the slopes and around the base of the bridge. They expect to be paving the roadway in about a week.
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Class Action Suit Filed Against Taconic Over PFOA
by Alex Brooks
The law firm of Weitz & Luxenberg filed a class action lawsuit against Taconic on September 26 on behalf of four Petersburgh residents, and others similarly impacted, alleging that Taconic improperly disposed of PFOA, creating a health hazard for nearby residents. [Read more…] about Class Action Suit Filed Against Taconic Over PFOA
New Lebanon Tentative Budget For 2017 Released
by Thaddeus Flint
The Town of New Lebanon has released a tentative 2017 budget which currently shows an increase in spending over 2016 of just $4,774 and an increase in taxes of $324. [Read more…] about New Lebanon Tentative Budget For 2017 Released
Blood Monitoring Scheduled For November 5
The NYS Department of Health has scheduled a blood monitoring session for Petersburgh residents on Saturday November 5 from 9 am to 1 pm, to be held at the PVMCC. Blood samples will be taken for PFOA testing. [Read more…] about Blood Monitoring Scheduled For November 5
Petersburgh Election
Webster Running Unopposed For Supervisor; Schaaphok And McCumber Running For The Remaining Three Years Of His Term
As Councilman In Petersburgh, there are two offices up for election. Both are unexpired terms. For Supervisor there is a year left of Peter Schaaphok’s term of office. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Election
Cub Scout Pack 911 Hikes To The Grafton Fire Tower
On Saturday September 24 four brave Cub Scouts climbed the Grafton Fire Tower. [Read more…] about Cub Scout Pack 911 Hikes To The Grafton Fire Tower
Grafton Library Face Lift Complete
Last fall Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin’s office announced that two area libraries were getting grant monies to improve their entrance ways, those being the Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls and the Grafton Community Library. [Read more…] about Grafton Library Face Lift Complete
Hoosick Rising Meeting In Future Wine Bar
The September Hoosick Rising meeting, which took place in the space which is now being renovated to be a wine bar, was hosted by Yucel Erdogan, proprietor of Yucelesque on John Street (the former Ruditis building). [Read more…] about Hoosick Rising Meeting In Future Wine Bar
Panthers Easily Defeat Tamarac, 32 – 6
by Steve Bradley
Hoosick Falls put 24 first half points on the board and easily cruised to victory Friday evening in Brunswick.