The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

eastwickpress

Letter to the Editor – Just So You Know

By

Letter to the Editor:
I would first like to commend and thank all the active men and women who are and have served in any branch of the service. Thank You!
I would like to share with the constituents of the 5th Legislative District of Rensselaer County my reason for missing the Memorial Day Parade in Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about Letter to the Editor – Just So You Know

Letter To The Editor – Disabled Veteran Vs. Ignorant People

By

To the Editor,
I’m a member of my local fire dept. and an elected official. I served in OUR US Military and was injured in the Gulf War. I was challenged by another member of my disability by him asking questions, etc. It’s a shame that uneducated people have a certain picture in their heads of disabled people. How quickly people forget they have free speech because of my experience. Before you or someone you know judges someone else, give that person the benefit of the doubt; don’t jump to conclusions, and remember there is American with Disabilities Act and HIPPA in place for many reasons!
Anthony Mazzone
Easy Street, Hoosick Falls

The Life Of George Holcomb – Crocker Dispute Settled 5 Months Later

By

by Alex Brooks

Saturday, March 29, 1822: (George is returning from a trip to Troy in which he sold 25 bushels of corn.) I got home about seven this evening. This afternoon Wm went up to Squ Sylvester Howard’s and answered to my name concerning a suit I had against Joshua Crocker. Said Crocker adjourned until a week from Monday,
[Read more…] about The Life Of George Holcomb – Crocker Dispute Settled 5 Months Later

Congressman Gibson Visits Berlin

By

by David Flint
Congressman Chris Gibson on a visit to Berlin on Wednesday was impressed with what’s going on at Green Renewable, the company that occupies the former W.J. Cowee plant. Noting that the company uses smart, clean and renewable energy and has increased the number of jobs from nine to 32 in just the last six months, he concluded that, “This company represents what I believe will be a bright future for Rensselaer County.” [Read more…] about Congressman Gibson Visits Berlin

Hoosick Planning Board Meeting – Family Dollar Moving Forward

By

by Bea Peterson
Clark R. Wilkinson, President of Paragon Civil Engineering, P.C., addressed the Town of Hoosick Planning Board on Monday, May 21, regarding plans for a Family Dollar Store to be located on 2.15 acres of the northwest corner of the former Baker’s Nursery property closest to Barbecue Recreation. The 8,000 square foot building is expected to have no environmental impact on the area. [Read more…] about Hoosick Planning Board Meeting – Family Dollar Moving Forward

Stephentown Town Board Meeting – School And Roads

By

Stephentown To Hold Hearings On Taking Over The Former Elementary School
by David Flint
The Stephentown Town Board expects to hold public hearings, probably some time in July, regarding the possibility of the Town taking over ownership for $1 of the former elementary school building and the 6½ acres of land that comes with it. [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board Meeting – School And Roads

HFCS Is Ranked One Of The Best

By

by Alex Brooks
This year, for the first time, the Hoosick Falls Jr./Sr. High School has made the US News & World Report rankings of the best public high schools in America. HFCS received a Silver Medal and was ranked number 1,680 among the 21,776 schools evaluated, putting it in the top 8% of the schools evaluated nationwide. It was ranked number 211 among the 1,165 schools evaluated in New York State, putting it in the top 18% statewide.
[Read more…] about HFCS Is Ranked One Of The Best