Hoosick Falls – Jerold “Jerry” A. Strait, 69, passed away peacefully at his residence after a brief battle with cancer on Friday, January 23, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Hoosick Falls, NY, he is the son of the late Ruth and Ralph Strait.
David Jacobs
Hancock – Mr. David Jacobs, 91, of 181 Goodrich Hollow Road, Hancock, MA, died Sunday afternoon, January 25, 2015, at the Mt. Greylock Extended Care Facility following a long illness. Born in Queens, NY, on November 20, 1923, he was the son of Robert and Etta Waldman Jacobs. He was educated in schools there and was a graduate of City College of New York.
The Life Of George Holcomb – Two Feet Of Snow On May 14
Monday, May 12, 1834: This forenoon I rode through the neighborhood to borrow money to pay for a cow that I had bought the other day of Josiah Humphrey. About noon I went to Solomon Carpenters and I borrowed twenty dollars and gave my note on demand and agreed to pay in fifteen days. This afternoon my wife rode to Lebanon and carried Eunice Watson to let Hull and Bentley know that she would not come to work for them. On the way my wife lost her work pocket and contents.
Wednesday: I worked in the garden and drew out manure. Today my wife rode over to Josiah Humphrey’s and paid him the twenty five dollars for the cow I had of him the other day. Tonight a severe snow storm, about two feet of snow, but melted fast.
Thursday: This forenoon the storm of snow continued and I was busy in taking care of my cattle and sheep and driving home some cattle from my Rodgers Farm. I lost only one lamb by means of the snow storm.
Saturday: This afternoon my wife rode to Lebanon and found her work pocket and contents that she lost on Monday. It was found near the Shakers’ Mill.
Monday: This morning I took my wagon and horses and fetched Minerva Mattison to teach our school at one dol per week.
Tuesday: This afternoon I went to a raising to J.B. Maxon’s raising a carriage barn and then I furrowed corn ground.
Friday: Today my wife rode over to Philander Carpenter’s and carried my note for twenty dollars but said Carpenter was not to home and my wife left said note with said Carpenter’s wife and left word to have him hand his Father the money and get up my note. My wife paid Mr. Solomon Carpenter the interest, which was five cts.
Thursday, May 29: I worked on the highway with my horse team and I had two days credited.
Friday: I worked on the highway with my horse team and plow and had three days credited.
Saturday: Today I planted over corn where the crows pulled, and this afternoon I took my wagon and horses and went to Caleb Joll’s to raising a cider house. Plat and Simeon Wylie rode with me. Today our hired girl that makes our dairy, Eunice Watson, went to Hancock for us, we sent thirteen pounds butter to Wm Hadsell Store and traded it for us excepting twenty five cts for her self, a belt ribbon.
Sunday, June 7: Today I went to the funeral of Lydia Goodrich, the wife of Justice Goodrich. I went with my double wagon and carried my family. The funeral was attended by Elder Jones at the Baptist meeting house by a large congregation.
Thursday, June 12: I hoed corn and I. Newton helped and I am to pay him in a pig.
Saturday: I hoed potatoes in the garden and set out some cabbages.
Stephentown Town Board Remains Neutral On Gas Pipeline
by David Flint
The Stephentown Town Board is not at this time taking any position regarding Kinder Morgan’s proposed gas pipeline, but they are listening to citizens’ concerns and plan to stay involved. A group of Town residents associated with the Stop New York Fracked Gas Pipeline (SNYFGP) organization attended the Town Board meeting Monday evening. [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board Remains Neutral On Gas Pipeline
Hoosick Falls School Board Will Buy Cameras For Buses
by Alex Brooks
The Hoosick Falls School Board voted unanimously at its January meeting last week to purchase cameras for all the District’s school buses. The cameras will record both video and audio, which will allow the District to review and evaluate any incidents that happen on its school buses. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls School Board Will Buy Cameras For Buses
County Legislature Commends The Hoosick Falls High School Football Team Upon A Championship Season
by Kieron Kramer
At the Rensselaer County Legislative meeting on January 13, District 5 Legislator, and Vice Chairman of the Legislature, Stan Brownell presented Hoosick Falls Central School Head Football Coach Ron Jones with copies of the resolution, suitably engrossed, commending the HFCS Football Team on a Championship Season. In his introduction Chairman of the Legislature Martin Reid emphasized, “Another Championship Season.” The resolution was passed at the December 9 meeting of the Legislature. [Read more…] about County Legislature Commends The Hoosick Falls High School Football Team Upon A Championship Season
NHFD 2015 Installation Banquet
by Bea Peterson
The North Hoosick Fire Department held its annual Installation of Officers Banquet at the Fire House on Saturday, January 10. A delicious meal was catered by Jean’s Place. Master of Ceremonies was Leo Surdam III from the Hoosick Fire Department. The Invocation and Benediction were said by Rev. Michael Benoit.
BCSD Board Discusses Unsafe Bus Stop
by Thaddeus Flint
The January meeting of the Berlin Central School District’s Board of Education was a quick one, the only real discussion being how to resolve one family’s belief that their school bus stop is unsafe.
Town Of Berlin Organizational Meeting 2015
provided by Berlin Town Clerk Anne Maxon, compiled by Kieron Kramer
The Berlin Town Board met on January 8, 2015, at 7 pm for the Organizational Meeting. Members present were Town Supervisor Rob Jaeger, Councilwoman Tara Fisher, Councilman Stephen Riccardi and Councilman John Winn. Councilman Dean Maxon was absent.
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3D Printing Process Benefits Berlin Central School Students
submitted by Erin Clary, Communications Specialist, Berlin Central School District
The manufacturing industry uses 3D printers to create everything from jet engine parts to live cartilage and prosthetics. During the month of January, Berlin Middle School and High School students will also have the opportunity to manufacture their own design and create items (perhaps somewhat less advanced) using a 3D printer.
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