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from the Hoosick Democratic Committee
The Town of Hoosick Democrats are pleased to announce the candidacy of Bill Shiland III for the position of Town of Hoosick Highway Superintendent. [Read more…] about Hoosick Democratic Committee Endorses Shiland For Highway Superintendent
by Alev Brooks
Highway Superintendent Ray Harrison said his crew had poured new footings for the Broken Wheel Bridge, working with the County Engineer, and the red flag has been removed from that bridge.
Town Board Member Bill Seel thanked him for fixing that bridge.
[Read more…] about Petersburgh Town Board Action – Broken Wheel Fixed
by Kieron Kramer
The future of the Watipi Building as a Town property may be in doubt. The Town Board discussed the possibility of divesting the Town of it at the Berlin Town Board meeting on Thursday, September 13. The catalyst for this discussion, which has been considered before, was the opening of the bids to replace the roof on the structure. [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board Action – What For The Watipi
by Bea Peterson
When you love what you do, you can do it for a lifetime. Ask Sonny Monroe, he’ll tell you. He has been an auto mechanic all of his life. His business, Sonny’s Motors, on Route 67 in Walloomsac, recently celebrated its fiftieth anniversary with a party that included 125 friends and family.
[Read more…] about Fifty Years And Still Going Strong
by Bea Peterson
Sue Lewsey said, “Ever since the Corner Closet on John Street closed years ago, I’ve wanted to see a clothing store in Hoosick Falls.” Well, she’s made it happen. Granted, it’s a consignment shop, but it’s definitely a high end shop. She has only been open a few weeks, “But the response has been wonderful,” she said. [Read more…] about New 2 You Consignment Shop Opens In Hoosick Falls
by Bea Peterson
The Town of Hoosick Planning Board meets on the third Monday of the month. Unfortunately, in September the meeting had to be canceled for lack of a quorum. [Read more…] about Lack Of Quorum Cancels Hoosick Planning Board Meeting
On Saturday, September 22, the Town of New Lebanon Recreation Commission will be hosting a community picnic in Shatford Park. The picnic runs from 11 am to 3 pm.
We will be serving up hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, soft drinks and water. Live music will be provided by Dana Welts. There will be games, a coloring station for the little (or even not so little) ones, information will be available on some of the programs offered by the Sheriff’s Department; we hope to have a deputy to explain it all. There will also be information on the rail trail and much, much more. Admission is free.
Come join us, your family, your neighbors and your friends for a fun day in the park.
St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls will hold its annual Cow Plop Giveaway and Car Show, Sunday, October 7, at the Town of Hoosick Athletic Fields. It is a wonderful family fun event with lots of food and homemade specialty baked goods, children’s games, raffles and prizes. [Read more…] about Cow Plop Giveaway And Car Show – Win $1,000!
