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Ruth (Pollie) Nowik

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Hoosick Falls-Ruth (Pollie) Nowik entered into eternal rest on June 2, 2016.  She died peacefully at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, surrounded by her children and grandchildren.  Born in Hoosick Falls on January 19, 1927, she was the youngest daughter of the late James and Sara (McGowan) McGarvin.  She was predeceased by seven brothers and sisters. [Read more…] about Ruth (Pollie) Nowik

Politics And Shingles

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Sunday April 1, 1838: Today I took my one-horse wagon and carried cousin Beriah Wylie to the Shakers meeting and tonight we gathered two barrels of sap and tonight about eight o’clock Birtus Cowen came and wanted to stay tonight. He said I had told him he might stay but don’t run away from Danford. You remember, Birtus, that I always advised you not to run away when you threatened of leaving him, but go to your father for council. [Read more…] about Politics And Shingles

Big Turnout For Hoosick Falls Memorial Day Parade

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It Was A Gorgeous, Unexpectedly Sunny Day, Perfect For A Parade!

After the traditional rites and festivities  that included several flag raisings and laying of wreaths, the parade began. Led by the Legion Colors and Grand Marshall Steve Marcoux, participants marched the traditional route starting north on Main Street and ending back at Wood Park. [Read more…] about Big Turnout For Hoosick Falls Memorial Day Parade

Major Project Planned For Berlin

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Over $100 Million To Be Invested, More than 150 Jobs To Be Created

By Doug La Rocque

Thursday May 26 at the workshop meeting of the Berlin Town Board, CEO of the SAFE Holding Company Michael Pasternak laid out his company’s plans to collaborate with Green Renewable and two other firms on a major production facility that will produce fuel oil from wood and generate electricity. The four companies will remain their own separate entities, each making their own product, but there are important synergies to having them all work closely together on the same campus. [Read more…] about Major Project Planned For Berlin

Congressman Gibson Announces Passage Of Legislation Updating EPA Toxic Chemical Regulations

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Congressman Chris Gibson (NY-19) announced the passage in the House yesterday of HR 2576, the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, which modernizes the Toxic Substances Control Act to institute more rigorous oversight of thousands of chemicals that are used commercially. [Read more…] about Congressman Gibson Announces Passage Of Legislation Updating EPA Toxic Chemical Regulations

Woman Sent To Hospital After Rollover Accident In Grafton

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By Doug La Rocque

Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Deputies believe excessive speed was the cause of a one car accident Memorial Day afternoon on Babcock Lake Rd.  The female driver was northbound just past Kautz Hollow Road when she lost control on a curve, hit the soft shoulder and then crossed the road and overturned.  [Read more…] about Woman Sent To Hospital After Rollover Accident In Grafton