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PFOA Found In Well Water At HFCSD Bus Garage

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Carbon Filtration Plans Sent To County Health Department for Approval

submitted by Brian Bushner

A test of the water at the Hoosick Falls School District’s bus garage has found PFOA in the water at a concentration above the EPA Provisional Health Advisory level. The bus garage is 1.2 miles from the School District’s main campus. The water at the school does not have PFOA in it. It is tested regularly, and it is clean. [Read more…] about PFOA Found In Well Water At HFCSD Bus Garage

David Borton Talk At New Lebanon Library Takes Global Perspective On Solar Energy

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by Alex Brooks

Retired RPI professor David Borton spoke to a full room on Thursday, January 21 about solar energy in general, and about the solar powered boats that he has created in particular. He began by talking about global energy needs, calculating the global need for energy and the potential solar energy available, and finding that there is way more solar energy available globally than we need – it’s just a matter of harvesting it and making it available in the forms needed. [Read more…] about David Borton Talk At New Lebanon Library Takes Global Perspective On Solar Energy

Berlin Central School District  “Save a Life” Initiative

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As part of a “Save a Life” initiative, the Berlin Counseling Team at the Berlin Central School District, Berlin, New York, will host two upcoming Community Information Nights in an effort to open discussion and raise awareness regarding issues such as anxiety, depression and suicide prevention.  [Read more…] about Berlin Central School District  “Save a Life” Initiative

Hoosick Falls School Board Action

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School Board Postpones Capital Project; Budget Process To Begin Next Month

February Mindfulness Conference Will Explore Social-Emotional Education

by Deb Alter

After the January 21 HF School Board meeting was called to order, members of the Hoosick Falls Senior Chorus performed two songs for the Board and the audience that they had sung at Carnegie Hall, “Ave Maria” and “O Holy Night.” [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls School Board Action

HAYC3, Hoosick Community Raise Funds For Those In Need

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Large Turnout For Feed Your Soul-Feed Your Neighbor Event 

submitted by Aelish Nealon

Nearly 300 community members turned out for HAYC3’s “Feed Your Soul, Feed Your Neighbor” event at the HAYC3 Armory last Friday.  Over 275 servings of 8 varieties of mac-and-cheese were served with attendees also enjoying an art and photography show and live music provided by James Tennyson. Portions were served in a take-home hand-painted mug designed by community members while they lasted. [Read more…] about HAYC3, Hoosick Community Raise Funds For Those In Need

Grafton Planning Board Action

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Sale Of The Former Grafton Elementary School Takes Another Step Forward

By Doug La Rocque

Represented by local surveyor Fred Haley, the Berlin Central School District brought a revised sub division proposal before the Grafton Town Planning Board Monday night.  The changes encompassed the guidelines set down by the Planning Board at its December meeting, that all the open land on the property be conveyed to the proposed buyer, not just the parking lot and a buffer around the building.  [Read more…] about Grafton Planning Board Action

Broken Wheel Campground Raises Funds For Charity

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Activities Raised $1000 For Camp Good Days And Special Times

After tallying all the figures, Campground Owners of New York (CONY) announced today that Broken Wheel Campground in Petersburgh, New York, operated by Ruth Seel and family, raised $1,000 in donations for Camp Good Days and Special Times, as part of CONY’s fourth annual statewide fundraising event for charity held throughout 2015. [Read more…] about Broken Wheel Campground Raises Funds For Charity