By Doug La Rocque
Following ceremonies to honor this year’s retiring personnel and those being granted tenure, the Berlin Central School Board opened last Tuesday’s meeting with public comment and heard an impassioned plea from Petersburgh resident Emily Marpe asking the District to do whatever is necessary to ensure water levels at the Elementary School are PFOA free. [Read more…] about A Call For Zero Tolerance Of PFOAs At The Berlin Elementary School
Grafton Library Invites The Area’s Best Mac & Cheese Chefs To “Bring It On”
If you are a connoisseur of the famed Mac & Cheese, you were invited to join other experts to show off your culinary creations at the Grafton Community Library’s first ever Mac & Cheese Cook Off this past Saturday. [Read more…] about Grafton Library Invites The Area’s Best Mac & Cheese Chefs To “Bring It On”
Recognition For Radio Club
Rensselaer County Sheriff Pat Russo presents a Certificate of Appreciation to members of the Cornerstone Amateur Radio Club of Hoosick Falls during a field training exercise. [Read more…] about Recognition For Radio Club
Hoosick Falls: 143 Years Of Summer Concerts In The Park
submitted by Bill Gaillard
The Hoosick Falls Community band under the direction of Bill Gaillard will begin its summer band concerts in Wood Park on Wednesday, July 6, at 7:30 pm. As with last season, in the event of rain concerts will be held at the Gilchrist skating rink on Griffin Avenue. The audience should bring a blanket or chair to enjoy the program. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls: 143 Years Of Summer Concerts In The Park
Berlin Looking Into Solar Power And Sale Of Surplus Equipment
By Doug La Rocque
Does the Town want to consider using some of the land behind the municipal complex along Airport Road for the installation of solar panels? [Read more…] about Berlin Looking Into Solar Power And Sale Of Surplus Equipment
Charity Golf Tournament To Benefit The Hoosick Falls Health Center Foundation On July 29
The 18th Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the Hoosick Falls Health Center Foundation will be held on Friday, July 29 at the Hoosick Falls Country Club. A Four-Person best ball scramble, there will be two shotgun starts – the first at 7:30 am and the second at 12:30 pm. [Read more…] about Charity Golf Tournament To Benefit The Hoosick Falls Health Center Foundation On July 29
Berlin Planning Board Approves One Subdivision, Discusses Others
By Doug La Rocque
Postponed a month for boundary line clarifications, a proposed subdivision of property owned by Brian Barto and Jack Cline along 14 East Shore Drive was given unanimous approval by the Berlin Planning Board on June 23. [Read more…] about Berlin Planning Board Approves One Subdivision, Discusses Others
Did You Know?
submitted by Nancy Burstein
Did you know that a famous 1930s movie star had roots in Petersburgh? Meet Richard Dix, born Ernest Carlton Brimmer, July 18,1893 in St. Paul, Minnesota. [Read more…] about Did You Know?
Strawberry Delight
Nan and Amy beaming with berry-eating grins, finishing up strawberry shortcake and sundae at the Stephentown Historical Society’s 35th Annual Strawberry Festival held last Sunday at Gardner’s Ice Cream & Coffee Shoppe. [Read more…] about Strawberry Delight
HFCC Announces 3rd Annual Junior Golf Program
Hoosick Falls Country Club is pleased to announce the offering of a 5-week junior golf program. The program will begin Thursday July 7 and run through Thursday August 7. Players, ages 10 to 17 are eligible. [Read more…] about HFCC Announces 3rd Annual Junior Golf Program