The North Hoosick Fire Department will celebrate its Ladies Auxiliary for 60 years of service on Saturday, June 18. After dinner and a brief ceremony, the Department would like to invite the public to come join them and celebrate with entertainment from the local band “Together Again” from 8 to 11 pm. [Read more…] about NHFD Ladies Auxiliary Celebrating 60 Years
Matt Consul To Perform At New Lebanon Library
Multi-instrumentalist Matt Consul will perform at New Lebanon Library on Thursday, June 23 at 6:30 pm. The program, which will weave in and out of the classical world, will include Bach’s first and second suites for solo cello (transcribed for viola) as well as folk tunes for voice and mandolin. The event is free and open to the public, although donations for the performer are appreciated. [Read more…] about Matt Consul To Perform At New Lebanon Library
Hoosick Rising Holds Last Meeting Until September
by Deb Alter
The Hoosick Rising meeting on Wednesday June 8 was the third meeting of the spring and the last until September. It was held at Brown’s Walloomsac Brewery. Mayor Borge remarked on recent good business news. New businesses have opened or will be opening soon, and potential investors and developers are actively looking at several properties in the Village, including the old “Specialties Building” and the mannequin factory, both on Center Street. [Read more…] about Hoosick Rising Holds Last Meeting Until September
Hoosick Grange News
It was Dairy Princess Night at Hoosick Grange on June 8. David Schmidt introduced the new Rensselaer County Dairy Princess, Natalie Schudt and her father Matt Schudt, to the Grange. [Read more…] about Hoosick Grange News
Whitman Receives Masters
Recently Sayde Whitman received her Masters Degree in Professional School Counseling from Sage College of Albany. Sayde is also a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society at Sage College. [Read more…] about Whitman Receives Masters
Free Fishing Weekend
June 25 And 26 At Two Local Parks
Grafton Lakes State Park and Cherry Plain State Park will offer the opportunity to go fishing without a license on Saturday and Sunday, June 25 and 26, as part of the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Free Fishing Weekend. [Read more…] about Free Fishing Weekend
Farm Photography for Kids
The Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA) is hosting a Farm Photography for Kids program on Saturday, June 18 from 10 am to noon at Northern Spy Farm, a dairy goat and cheese operation in Sandgate, VT. The farm produces hard cave-aged cheese called Goat Song Tomme and sells American Dairy Goat Association registered kids. [Read more…] about Farm Photography for Kids
It’s A Revolution!
Living History Weekend At Mabee Farm Historic Site
A wealth of activities will be held at Mabee Farm Historic Site, 32 Washington Ave., Schenectady, as part of its Living History Weekend on Saturday, June 25 from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, June 26 from 10 am to 3 pm. [Read more…] about It’s A Revolution!
4-H Youth Prove Their Mettle In National Trails Day Activity
Fifteen Rensselaer County 4-H youth participated in National Trails Day at the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center. [Read more…] about 4-H Youth Prove Their Mettle In National Trails Day Activity
Frank D. Patalino, Jr.
Hoosick Falls – Frank D. Patalino Jr., 58, passed away on Wednesday June 8 at the Saratoga Hospital. He was born on June 28, 1957, in Troy, New York son of Yvonne (Bender) Patalino and the late Frank D. Patalino Sr. [Read more…] about Frank D. Patalino, Jr.