Hoosick – Barbara J. Sprague, 84, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2012, at the Hoosick Falls Health Center. Formerly she had resided on Rowley Road in Hoosick, NY, and was the wife of the late Malcolm Sprague, who died in 1991.
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Dorothy M. Hogue
Hancock – Dorothy M. “Dot” Christiansen Hogue, 69, of Hancock Road in Hancock, MA, died on Tuesday evening, April 3, 2012, at her residence under the care of Hospice Care in the Berkshires, surrounded by her loving children.
Born in Pittsfield, MA, on March 6, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mabel Scace Christiansen. A life long resident of Hancock, Dot was a 1961 graduate of New Lebanon High School. [Read more…] about Dorothy M. Hogue
Rensselaer Land Trust April Events
On Saturday, April 14, at 2 pm, James Bell, hydraulic energy consultant, will lead a free tour and talk about waterfalls and hydroelectric plants. The driving and walking tour will include the 1908 hydroelectric plant in Schaghticoke, another plant in Middle Falls and two plants in Greenwich. [Read more…] about Rensselaer Land Trust April Events
The Life Of George Holcomb – A Brush With the Law
Feb. 8, 1821, Thursday: Walked over to Capt. Adam Brown’s and engaged him to come on Monday and arbitrate a difficulty betwixt Zachariah Chapman and myself. [Read more…] about The Life Of George Holcomb – A Brush With the Law
Introducing The Cougar
by David Flint
Periodically The Eastwick Press receives reports from readers about sightings of mountain lions in the area. Quite a few of these have come from the Berlin-Stephentown area, and it generates a lot of interest as to whether these big cats are making a comeback, just as the coyote, bear, moose and wild turkey have done. This interest brought out a group of 20 people to the Stephentown Library Tuesday evening to hear nature author Robert Tougias discuss the topic and his new book, The Quest For The Eastern Cougar.
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Trail Busters Busted In Stephentown
by David Flint
If you’re operating a vehicle illegally and in the process of ripping up state land, it’s probably best if you don’t end up having to call 911 to come rescue you. That’s what happened to two guys out for a joy ride in the middle of the night last week. [Read more…] about Trail Busters Busted In Stephentown
Young Shocked By BCS Bond Impasse
by Thaddeus Flint
At last week’s Berlin School Board meeting, the Board failed to vote to authorize a bond of $5.1 million for the renovation of its school buildings and for bringing the Berlin School District closer to School Superintendant Dr. Stephen Young’s vision of a 21st century school district. Board President Gina Goodermote and Board Member Jim Willis had put together a plan to use $5.1 million in State aid and $1.75 million of the District’s Capital Reserve fund for this purpose.
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Work To Begin On Dougherty’s Corner At Last
by Bea Peterson
The very latest word on Wednesday from site owner Alex Koks and builder Craig Kennedy was that work should begin on the long vacant Dougherty’s corner on Thursday, March 29. Koks and Kennedy met with AOW Associates, Inc. of Albany, a construction management service, last Wednesday to iron out the final details.
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Stephentown Senior Citizen Club Veterans Honored By President And Mrs. Barack Obama
submitted by Cathy Lawless
At the annual St. Patrick’s Day party of the Stephentown Senior Citizen Club, Veteran Bob Willis presented to Veterans Morgan Lawless and Rufus Pritchett a letter of birthday wishes on their 80th and 90th birthdays respectively. [Read more…] about Stephentown Senior Citizen Club Veterans Honored By President And Mrs. Barack Obama
Petersburgh To Buy New Fire Truck
by Alex Brooks
The Petersburgh Fire Department was given overwhelming approval by the voters to buy a new fire truck at the vote held on Tuesday evening March 27. Twenty-eight ballots were cast – 26 in favor and 1 against. One was void because the voter was not enrolled.
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