by Alex Brooks
The Hoosick Falls School Board reinstated a member of the District’s custodial staff, Dennis James, after his attorney successfully challenged his dismissal in court, and the District was ordered to impose a less severe penalty.
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Provost Road Gets Face Lift
by David Flint
Provost Road in Stephentown is getting a face lift. The road has figured in a lot of discussion at Town Board meetings in recent years. Residents complaining of dust and high traffic because of people using it as a shortcut between Routes 43 and 22 were successful back in 2004 in having the road designated one way. Six years later the Town Board returned it to two way traffic. For various reasons, including the traffic, it has been a difficult road to maintain properly.
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New Town Of Grafton Website In The Works
by Alex Brooks
At a Special Grafton Town Board Meeting held on Wednesday, April 18, the Board met to discuss creating a new web site for the Town. Town Supervisor Ray Darling was unable to attend the meeting so it was run by Deputy Supervisor Cathy Goyer.
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Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department Open House
by David Flint
The Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department, participating in the 2nd Annual Statewide RecruitNY Program, held an Open House at the Fire Station on Saturday, April 21. Firefighters had the Station standing tall and all the shiny equipment out front on display. [Read more…] about Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department Open House
Heavenly Quilters Raise $1,200 For Stephentown Library
by David Flint
Stephentown resident Andrea Beckwith was the winner of the Heavenly Quilters’ annual Quilt Raffle but the community, through the Stephentown Memorial Library, was also a big time winner. The Quilters held their drawing on Tuesday morning at the Federated Church’s Pearce Hall. The beautiful 102 x 106 inch sampler quilt goes to Beckwith and $1,200 in proceeds from the raffle goes to the Library.
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Pre-Kentucky Derby Benefit; Derby Hat Contest Optional
The Derby Club of Hoosick Falls will host a Pre-Kentucky Derby Celebration on Friday, May 4. The track location for the event will be the St. Stanislaw Hall, 12 Mechanic Street, Hoosick Falls, with post time at 6 pm. Dress code is your favorite silks whether formal, informal or casual. [Read more…] about Pre-Kentucky Derby Benefit; Derby Hat Contest Optional
Threesome Anyone
Hoosick Falls Police Blotter – April 15 to April 22, 2012
Sunday, April 15 – Investigation of a Domestic Dispute on Main Street
Investigation of Criminal Mischief on Wilder Avenue
Investigation of a Domestic Dispute on Church Street. Arrested was 23 year old Frederick Stager of 114 Church Street, Hoosick Falls, for Assault 3rd, Criminal Trespass and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. He was remanded to the Rensselaer County Jail in lieu of $500 bail.
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Quackenbush Signs Letter Of Intent
Panther Softball Beats Hoosic Valley In Extra Innings
by Steve Bradley
The Hoosick Falls Lady Panthers (7-2, 5-1) traveled to Schaghticoke on Tuesday to take on the Hoosic Valley Indians. [Read more…] about Panther Softball Beats Hoosic Valley In Extra Innings