by Alex Brooks
In a marathon four and a half hour meeting on August 9, the Hoosick Falls School Board approved revisions and updates to many of its fundamental policy documents. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls School Gears Up For New Year
Member Exclusive
HFCS To Employ An Armed School Resource Officer
By Doug La Rocque
Hoosick Falls Central School Superintendent Ken Facin told the School Board members gathered for its regular meeting on Thursday night, August 23, that the District has entered into a contract with the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Department to employee a full-time School Resource Officer (SRO), for a three-year period. [Read more…] about HFCS To Employ An Armed School Resource Officer
Hoosick Falls Waterfront Revitalization Workshop
submitted by Paula Kamperman
The Village of Hoosick Falls received a grant from the NYS Department of State Office of Planning, Development and Community Infrastructure to conduct a comprehensive community-based waterfront revitalization plan. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Waterfront Revitalization Workshop
David Lovelace Is The New Administrator At CNR
Submitted by Ashley Jowett
The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls (CNR) —a skilled nursing facility serving the needs of Hoosick Falls and the surrounding communities—is pleased to welcome David Lovelace as administrator. [Read more…] about David Lovelace Is The New Administrator At CNR
Celebrating Stephentown
By Doug La Rocque
It was the second go-around for what has become a yearly festival described by organizers as a celebration of the vibrant rural community that is Stephentown. Once again, the festival was well attended all three days. [Read more…] about Celebrating Stephentown
Battle Anniversary Celebration in Walloomsac
By Steve Bradley
The 241st anniversary of the Battle at Walloomsac was held Thursday, August 16 at the Bennington Battlefield Park. [Read more…] about Battle Anniversary Celebration in Walloomsac
Outdoors With Trix
Jack’s Berries
Jack-in-the-pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum) is fruiting now in our wet woods. [Read more…] about Outdoors With Trix
Petersburgh’s Past In Pictures
One of the pictures contained in the historic photo album recently donated by Undersheriff Ed Bly to the Petersburgh Public Library.
Honors For Boy Scout Troop 222
Troop 222 of Grafton went to Rotary Scout Reservation after attaining a daily score of 103 points. [Read more…] about Honors For Boy Scout Troop 222
Petersburgh Town Board
Revised Water District Bond Approved
By Doug La Rocque
Following a new public hearing, at which few people spoke, the Petersburgh Town Board on Monday night, August 20, approved a bond resolution for 1.239 million dollars. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Town Board