A planning meeting for the “Rock the Block” party will be held on Thursday, June 30 at 7 pm at the Cheney Library. Join with other Hoosick residents to plan this big community event scheduled for Wednesday, August 3. [Read more…] about Hoosick Residents To ‘Rock The Block’ Planning Starts June 30 For August Event
Petersburgh Applies For Megabucks For Water System Improvements
by Alex Brooks
The Petersburgh Town Board held a workshop meeting on Thursday June 16 to discuss making an application for a grant to do work on the Water District. The Town’s consultants. Rich Straut and Don Fletcher from Barton & Loguidice were there to present their recommendations, along with Water District Superintendent Ben Krahforst. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Applies For Megabucks For Water System Improvements
Stardusters Open Bandstand Music Season In Wood Park
Hoosick Falls own “Big Band”, known as The Stardusters will present their annual concert in the Wood Memorial Park Bandstand on Wednesday, June 29, at 7:30 pm. This eighteen-member band performs big band style music from all periods. The Stardusters offer the music to anyone doing wedding receptions, anniversaries and other functions. Information about the band for such events can be obtained by calling Bill Cottrell at 518-686-5026. [Read more…] about Stardusters Open Bandstand Music Season In Wood Park
Rensselaer County Legislature Urges More State Funding For District Attorney And Public Defender’s Office
By Doug La Rocque
As part of the recently enacted NYS budget, the state legislature approved a 1.6-million-dollar increase in the salaries of district attorneys statewide. This was the direct result of the Commission on Legislative, Judicial and Executive compensation granting increases to all state judges. Judicial law links these salaries to that of a County District Attorney. In Rensselaer County this increases the salary of DA Joel Abelove by $30,850 to an annual stipend of $183,350. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislature Urges More State Funding For District Attorney And Public Defender’s Office
Ham Radio Is Alive And Well In Hoosick
Cornerstone Club To Participate In Field Day Exercise
Members of the Cornerstone Amateur Radio Club (K2FCR) will be participating in the national Amateur Radio Field Day exercise, June 25 at 623 Johnson Hill Road in Hoosick Falls, New York. [Read more…] about Ham Radio Is Alive And Well In Hoosick
Bobby Sweet To Perform At New Lebanon Library
Renowned Berkshire musician Bobby Sweet will perform at the New Lebanon Library on July 8 at 6:30 pm. The event is free and open to the public. Donations for the performer are appreciated. [Read more…] about Bobby Sweet To Perform At New Lebanon Library
Michelle Culver Is PTA Founders’ Day Award Winner
submitted by Paula Kamperman
The Hoosick Falls Central School PTA annually seeks nominations to honor community members who make outstanding contributions to the well-being of children and youth. This year’s award recipient is Michelle Culver, fourth grade teacher at Hoosick Falls Central School. [Read more…] about Michelle Culver Is PTA Founders’ Day Award Winner
Three Students Receive The Honorable Richard P. Whalen Memorial Scholarship
On Tuesday, June 14, during the Elks Flag Day Program, Voice of a Vet recognized three HFCS students who were selected to receive the Honorable Richard P. Whalen Memorial Scholarship. [Read more…] about Three Students Receive The Honorable Richard P. Whalen Memorial Scholarship
HAYC3 Offers Texas Hold’em
A Texas Hold’em game will be held on Friday, July 15 at the HAYC3 Armory. Newcomers and experienced players are all welcome. Doors open at 6 pm, with play beginning at 6:30.
The buy-in is $40 with an option for one $20 rebuy and $10 for High Hand. The HAYC3 Armory is located at 80 Church Street on the corner of Elm Street in historic downtown Hoosick Falls, N.Y.
For more information, call 518-686-9050 or visit the HAYC3 website: www.hayc3.org.
Successful Career Day Series At Hoosick Falls Elementary School
submitted by Brian Bushner
Presenters from a range of career fields came to speak to preschool through sixth grade students over the course of the school year. [Read more…] about Successful Career Day Series At Hoosick Falls Elementary School