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State Senate Hearing On PFOA Exposes Conflict Between NYS DOH and USEPA

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by Alex Brooks
DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos said at the State Senate Hearing held at the Hoosick Falls Central School High School auditorium that the State has spent $25 million already responding to the PFOA crisis and expects over the next ten years to spend another 50 million. He said his goal is to make the polluters pay the entire (projected) cost of $75 million, but he added that he expects EPA to reimburse New York State for any part of it that is not paid by the polluters. [Read more…] about State Senate Hearing On PFOA Exposes Conflict Between NYS DOH and USEPA

Lady Mountaineers Open Their CHVL League Play With A Shutout Of The Rensselaer Rams

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By Doug La Rocque
The Berlin Girls’ Soccer Team had its first league contest at Rensselaer well in hand by halftime and cruised to a 6-0 victory over their Central Hudson Valley League opponent. Jewel Pietrzak, Berlin’s all-time leading scorer, netted another three goals in the contest, two from the field and one on a penalty kick. [Read more…] about Lady Mountaineers Open Their CHVL League Play With A Shutout Of The Rensselaer Rams

Francis Slams Marchione For Response To PFOA Crisis

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by Alex Brooks
Democratic Candidate for the 43rd State Senate District Shaun Francis held a brief press conference prior to the State Senate hearings on PFOA in which his opponent Kathy Marchione took a prominent role. He spoke in front of a newly-unveiled billboard next to the Falls Diner that shows Marchione offering a dirty glass of water with the caption “No thanks, Kathy. You’re fired.” [Read more…] about Francis Slams Marchione For Response To PFOA Crisis

Hoosick Grange News

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On the August 10 meeting, the Hoosick Grange had a very successful Hot Dog Roast and Bingo Night. There were lots of prizes and Grangers and Guests had a good time.
On the August 24 meeting the Grange discussed the Schaghticoke Fair Booth. It was also election of officers night. Master David Cornell got elected again, then
Overseer – Carleton Philpott
Lecturer – Corinne Philpott
Steward – David Schmidt
Asst. Steward – Ralph Philpott
Lady Asst. Steward – Norma Brenenstuhl
Chaplain – David Filkins
Treasurer – Helen Filkins
Secretary – Martha Babbitt
Gatekeeper – Berta Burr
Ceres – Natalie Ryan
Pomona – Marion Brenenstuhl
Flora – Mary Remancus
Flagbearer – Marion Brenenstuhl
Executive Committee – Ralph Philpott – 3 years, Marion Brenenstuhl – 2 years.
After the election of officers, the lecturer had a short program. She had a reading on “Fourth of July Father.” He saved his money all year for fireworks for his family and friends’ big picnic.
After the program they had root beer floats for refreshments. Our next meeting is on September 14 and it is a planning meeting. Everyone should bring ideas for programs.
David Cornell is in charge of refreshments.