by Alex Brooks
On Monday, January 6, the Grafton Town Board held its annual organizational meeting at 6:30 pm in the Town Hall. Most of the appointments passed with little or no comment.
Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department Installation Dinner
by David Flint
The Fire Hall, sporting a new grand entry way, fresh paint on the walls and gaily decorated in red white and blue, was ready Saturday night for the Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department’s 2014 Installation Dinner. Christopher Headley in his “President’s Minute” pointed out other improvements that had been made in a $60,000 renovation. [Read more…] about Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department Installation Dinner
Not Too Cold For Snow Shoveling
The Hoosick Barn Quilt Project Is About To Begin
Get In On The Action January 25 At The Armory
submitted by Deb Alter
The Hoosick Barn Quilt Project begins its first phase, building the frames on which the quilt designs will be painted, on two Saturdays, January 25 and February 15, starting at 9 am at The Armory. The Hoosick Barn Quilt Project is a big, fun and important one for our community. [Read more…] about The Hoosick Barn Quilt Project Is About To Begin
Panther Boys BB Lose One, Win One
by Steve Bradley
Panthers Lose To Mt. Anthony
The Panther boys basketball team traveled over to Bennington Saturday evening to face the Mt. Anthony Patriots. In a fast paced game, the Patriots used sheer numbers to outrun the Panthers and get the win. The Patriots subbed five players at a time and just tuckered out the Panthers. The Patriots jumped out to a 9 – 0 lead, but the Panthers slowly but surely made up ground and were only down 28 – 25 at the half.
Panther Bowlers Defeat Hoosic Valley
submitted by Coach Bob Lang
The Hoosick Falls bowling team defeated Hoosic Valley on Tuesday, January 7, by the score of 4-0. Hoosick Falls now has a point record of 34-2 and a match record of 8-0-1, and Hoosic Valley has a point record of 7-17. Hoosick Falls had total match pins of 3,480, and Hoosic Valley had total match pins of 3,070.
New Lebanon/Berlin Girls Swim Team Edged Out By Taconic
submitted by Timothy Christiansen, New Lebanon/Berlin Varsity Swim Coach
In an exciting meet on Wednesday, January 8, in New Lebanon Taconic High School of Pittsfield edged out the NL/B girls by 6, 50 to 44; it came down to the last race. Taconic’s Gillian Campbell hit a Massachusetts state qualifying time in the 50 free with a 26.91 and anchored the 400 relay that took first and the win. New Lebanon/Berlin’s Amanda Despart hit a NYS sectional time in the 50 Free (29.58) and the 100 Free (1:07.11).
On the boys side, New Lebanon/Berlin’s Evan Burgess hit a NYS sectional time in the 50 free (25.22) and the 100 Free (58.89).
The two teams go at it again on Friday, January 10, at Taconic’s pool at the Pittsfield YMCA.
Meet Results – Girls
Taconic 50 New Lebanon/Berlin 44
200 Medley Relay – Taconic (Campbell, Danko, Fiorini, Huxtable) 2:19.33
200 Free – French (NL) 2:19.80
200 IM – French (NL) 2:45.82
50 Free – Campbell (Tac) 26.91
100 Fly – Fiorini (Tac) 1:21.13
100 Free – Huxtable (Tac) 1:06.73
500 Free – French (NL) 6:15.62
200 Free Relay – New Lebanon/Berlin (French, Smith, Despart, French) 2:01.58
100 Back – Campbell (Tac) 1:07.83
100 Breast – French (NL) 1:24.09
400 Free Relay – Taconic (Huxtable, Fiorini, Gage, Campbell) 4:23.89
Meet Results – Boys
Taconic 66 New Lebanon/Berlin 12
200 Medley Relay – Taconic (Benjamin, Sommerville, Davila, Haven) 2:01.93
200 Free – Cookis (Tac) 2:23.66
200 IM – Haven (Tac) 2:39.54
50 Free – Burgess (NL) 25.22
100 Fly – Sommerville (Tac) 55.71
100 Free – Burgess (NL) 58.89
500 Free – Benjamin (Tac) 7:20.33
200 Free Relay – Taconic (Haven, Bebaggis, Benjamin, Sommerville) 1:48.02
100 Back – Haven (Tac) 1:13.44
100 Breast – Sommerville (Tac) 1:08.57
400 Free Relay – Taconic (Rolas, Davila, Cookis, Bebaggis) 4:33.03
Results From Tuesday’s Meet At New Lebanon Against Hoosic Valley
Meet Results – Girls
Hoosic Valley 67 New Lebanon/Berlin 27
200 Medley Relay – Hoosic Valley (Whitney, Ghidotti, Field, Bartlett) 2:05.56
200 Free – Bush (HV) 2:14.98
200 IM – Bernardy (HV) 2:30.53
50 Free – Field (HV) 27.49
100 Fly – Field (HV) 1:04.42
100 Free – Bernardy (HV) 1:00.46
500 Free – French (NL) 6:11.14
200 Free Relay – Hoosic Valley (Whitney, Bernardy, Bartlett, Bush) 1:57.80
100 Back – Whitney (HV) 1:09.66
100 Breast – Ghidotti (HV) 1:16.26
400 Free Relay – New Lebanon/Berlin (French, Hennig, Despart, French) 4:44.10
Meet Results – Boys
Hoosic Valley 45 New Lebanon/Berlin 14
200 Medley Relay – Hoosic Valley (Tassone, Disanti, Pero, Disanti) 2:23.79
200 Free – Disanti (HV) 2:43.26
200 IM – Tassone (HV) 3:10.86
50 Free – Burgess (NL) 25.52
100 Fly – Pero (HV) 1:17.93
100 Free – Disanti (HV) 1:00.31
500 Free – Tassone (HV) 7:44.30
200 Free Relay – Hoosic Valley (Rowe, Disanti, Pero, Disanti) 2:04.38
100 Back – Rowe (HV) 1:30.87
100 Breast – Pero (HV) 1:24.83
American Pickers Were Here
by Bea Peterson
When a new season of the American Pickers television show begins on the History Channel this month area people may be surprised at some point to learn they were in the Hoosick area this summer. No date or location have been announced. Fans should stay tuned…
Rensselaer County Legislature Organizes For 2014
submitted by Rich Crist, Majority Legislative Liaison
The Rensselaer County Legislature held its organizational meeting for the new 2014-2017 term on Thursday, welcoming three new legislators and electing officers to preside over the lawmaking body.
The Legislature voted to re-elect Martin Reid as Chairman, Stan Brownell, who represents the towns of Stephentown, Berlin, Petersburgh, Grafton, Hoosick and the Village of Hoosick Falls, as Vice Chairman, Phil Danaher as Vice Chairman for Finance, Ken Herrington as Majority Leader and Peter Grimm as Minority Leader. Each served in those positions during the 2010-2013 legislative term.
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Girl Scouts Support Food And Reading Programs In Hoosick Falls
submitted by Joyce Brewer
The Girl Scouts of Hoosick Falls have been very busy this fall continuing the community service theme of Helping Our Neighbors.
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