Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by Bea Peterson
At the meeting on Thursday, November 14, the Town of Hoosick Board passed the 2014 budget with little fanfare. There were no changes made to the budget from the preliminary to final stage. Overall there was a 1.51 percent decrease from the budget of the previous year. Though there was no fuss at the Board meeting, there was some fuss at the Public Hearing on November 7. [Read more…] about Hoosick Town Board Action – 2014 Budget Approved
by Thaddeus Flint
On a cold autumn night last week, some of the good citizens of New Lebanon decided it was worth heading down to the elementary school to see what they could do about fixing up their town.
“So many memories are here,” said Jagat Pandey, as he sat in the school’s library his own children learned to read in. Pandey was waiting with about fifty of his fellow townspeople to see what Behan Planning, a Saratoga firm hired by New Lebanon last spring for $20,000, had to say about keeping their little town a genuine little town, but maybe one with food and more jobs.
by Bill Gaillard Rescue Squad President
An ambulance operated by the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad was put out of service by an egg. [Read more…] about Destroyed By An Egg
by Steve Bradley
Twenty-three yards. Remember that number.
The first half wasn’t a Hoosick Falls Panthers highlight reel. It wasn’t the well oiled Panther machine we’ve come to expect. Passes were dropped, blocks were missed, runners escaped from normally sure tacklers. There were plenty of penalty flags and missed interception opportunities. The Panthers were, gasp, down 6 – 3 in the second quarter. With a season 318 – 0 edge in points in the first three quarters up to this game, this was a shock. It was the first time all year they played from behind. [Read more…] about Panthers Extinguish Blue Devils’ Fire, 27 – 6
New Lebanon Town Clerk Colleen Teal emailed that the Albany ShopRite delivers groceries ordered online to your home. New Lebanon, Old Chatham, Brainard, East Nassau, Malden Bridge and Stephentown are included in their delivery area.
“Please share this information with people that may have difficulty getting out to get their groceries but may have access to the internet or a family member who could order for them,” Teal wrote.
The link to shop on line is http://www.shoprite.com/srfh_delivery/. The link that shows the delivery area for the Albany ShopRite is http://www.shoprite.com/srfh_232/, Teal added.
submitted by Lion Judy
The Town of Hoosick Lions Club is again selling fresh cut Christmas trees. Come early! We again will be at the empty gas station lot just about across the street from Tops Market on Rt. 22. Our members are happy to help you tie your tree onto your car roof – please remember your ropes!
All profits go to our helping our community, so please do your part and support your local Lions Club. For a holiday stocking-stuffer, please support us by purchasing Lions Club Mints located at the following locations: Falls Diner, Hoosick Auto, Hoosick Federal Credit Union, Key Bank, Village Primary Care, Curtis Lumber, Weeb’s, Maggie’s Hair Salon, Picasso’s Restaurant or at Tops Market. All locations are in Hoosick.
Also on Saturday, December 7, the Lions Club will have a spot in the Armory for children’s ID kits. Our mints and box for eye glass donations with be there. A short DVD will run showing what we do with your used, donated eyeglasses and now hearing aids as well. Please support us at both events this holiday season. Our motto is “We serve!”
by Alex Brooks
In last week’s story on the Grafton Budget, the Code Enforcement Officer was reported to be getting a raise of $1,500 from his 2013 salary to his 2014 salary. Although it is true that his salary will be $1,500 higher, there is more to the story. Several years ago in a tight budget year, Code Enforcement Officer Tom Withcuskey was asked to accept $1,500 less salary on a temporary basis to help the Town get through a lean year without a big tax increase. He agreed, and his salary was reduced for a few years. The increase from 2013 to 2014 could therefore more accurately be termed a restoration of his previous salary than a “raise.”
The Stephentown Historical Society will hold its holiday potluck dinner on Monday, December 2, at 6:30 pm at the Stephentown Heritage Center, Garfield Road (County Route 26), Stephentown. Officers and Board members will be elected at the brief business meeting.
Military historian Larry Arnold will give an illustrated talk, “Arnold on Arnold: The Day Benedict Arnold Saved the American Revolution.”
Arnold has been studying military history for fifty years. He followed a thirty year career at UPS with a ten year gig as Park Ranger at the Saratoga Battlefield National Historic Park. His talk will explain how Benedict Arnold became a national hero because of one day at Saratoga that changed the course of the American Revolution. When the officer turned traitor, his fall from grace was much more dramatic because he was so famous.
For the dinner, bring a dish large enough to share – main course, salad or dessert. Beverages and table service are provided. Instead of a gift exchange, a monetary collection will be taken to support the Stephentown Food Pantry. All meetings are free and open to the public. The building is handicapped-accessible. For information, phone 518-733-0010.
Join us for the longest Black Friday special in Petersburgh history. On November 23 through December 7 the Petersburgh Library will be giving away hundreds of books, audios cassettes and videos. Since the book sale in May 2013 the Library has received numerous donations of used books, etc. We now need to clean our vestibule, so for two weeks we are offering everything in the vestibule free to the public. Take advantage of this opportunity to find a good book to read, or, if you have an older vehicle, pick up some books on audiocassette to listen to as you travel.
Cash Donations Needed
The end of the year is approaching, and the Library is in need of funds to purchase new books in 2014. The Town of Petersburgh has found it necessary to cut the contractual portion of the Library budget by $1,450. Since this portion of the budget includes items which cannot be reduced, such as telephone bills, internet charges, post office box rental and charges related to our participation in the Upper Hudson Library System, etc., this means the book budget is being reduced by $1,450. To make up this deficit the Library is requesting cash donations to buy new books in 2014. The Library is a non-profit organization and you may receive a tax deductible receipt for your donation. You may want to consider making a donation in memory of or in honor of a friend or loved on this holiday season. All donations of any size will be greatly appreciated by all the Library users in the coming year.
Holiday Cookies
On Saturday, December 7, from 10 am to 12 pm children of all ages are invited to drop by the Library to decorate holiday cookies to take home. Cookies and decorating supplies will be provided
Story Hour
Pre-school Story Hour continues on Tuesdays at 11 am. On November 26 there will be a special Thanksgiving story hour.
Learn To Crochet
Tuesday, November 26, at 2 pm we will hold our final Tuesday Learn to Crochet session. If you are interested in future classes please contact the Library.
Knitting
Knitting continues Wednesdays at 4 pm. Everyone is invited to join.
The Grafton Community Library invites the public to welcome newly appointed Library Director Christian Collins and to participate in an ornament craft session. Stop in on Saturday, November 23, anytime from 10 am until 1 pm to create an ornament to decorate the Library’s entry for the Festival of Trees. Join the fun and make an ornament to celebrate your favorite book, author or genre. Light refreshments will be served, and raffle tickets for the festive Holiday Cheer Basket will be available. Visit graftoncommunitylibrary.org or call 279-0580 for further news of Library events.
