Cambridge – Alfred H. Trombley Jr., 69, passed away on Monday April 11, at his residence on Spring Street in Cambridge, NY. He was the son of the late Alfred H. and Mildred (Moon) Trombley Sr. He attended school in Cambridge and was formerly employed by the Town of Cambridge Highway Department. [Read more…] about Alfred H. Trombley
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Evelyn P. Carelli
Eagle Bridge – Evelyn P. Carelli, 93, passed away on April 3, at the Albany Medical Center surrounded by the love of her family. She resided on State Rte 22 in Eagle Bridge and was the wife of the late John W. Carelli who died on July 17, 1970. [Read more…] about Evelyn P. Carelli
Mildred L. Buck
North Bennington – Mildred L. Buck, 90, passed away Saturday April 9, at her Homestead Greene residence. She was the wife of the late Charles S. Buck. [Read more…] about Mildred L. Buck
More Questions Than Answers At Petersburgh Informational Meeting
by Alex Brooks
A public information meeting at the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center held on the 225th Anniversary of Petersburgh’s first Town meeting drew a large crowd who came with many questions, but not all of those questions could be answered. [Read more…] about More Questions Than Answers At Petersburgh Informational Meeting
Ball Fields In Hoosick Falls Are Clean
by Alex Brooks
The EPA has declared the sports fields in Hoosick Falls safe for recreational use, after finding very low levels of PFOA in the soil there. A “Community Update” released by EPA on April 4 said, “Based on the data, the EPA does not plan any further actions at either the ballfields along Waterworks Road or at the Athletic Field on Barton Avenue. The EPA does not see a need for any closure or restriction of any of the fields, which were thoroughly sampled. Therefore, additional investigation is not needed in any of the areas sampled. EPA considers the soil at the fields to be acceptable for recreational use.” [Read more…] about Ball Fields In Hoosick Falls Are Clean
Mace Tactical Solutions May Lease Haynes Ford Property
by Deb Alter
At the Monday, April 4 Town of Hoosick Zoning Board meeting, attorney Edward Gorman presented some early plans for his client, Mace Security International, Inc., a world-renowned, publicly-held company, to lease the old Haynes Ford property on Route 7 in Hoosick (near Sunoco and Dunkin Donuts) that is owned by John Carmody. [Read more…] about Mace Tactical Solutions May Lease Haynes Ford Property
Driver Not Seriously Injured In Grafton ATV Accident
A local man escaped serious injury after losing control of his four-wheel ATV on South Rd. in Grafton Sunday afternoon, flipping the vehicle hard into a ditch. [Read more…] about Driver Not Seriously Injured In Grafton ATV Accident
New Lebanon Town Board Action
Town Agrees to Purchase Backhoe
by Alex Brooks
At a Special Meeting of the New Lebanon Town Board held on April 4, The Board opened bids for a backhoe that the Town wishes to purchase. [Read more…] about New Lebanon Town Board Action
Schools Will Host ‘Empty Bowls’ Event To Benefit HACA Food Pantry, Recognize Community Volunteers
submitted by Brian Bushner
The Hoosick Falls Central School District is hosting ‘Empty Bowls’, an event that connects art to hunger awareness. The event is a partnership with Hoosac School and St. Mary’s Academy that brings all three schools in the Hoosick community together for a great cause. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Hoosick Area Church Association (HACA) Food Pantry. Additionally, the event will recognize all of the dedicated HACA volunteers by awarding the first ever Community Spirit Award to each of them. [Read more…] about Schools Will Host ‘Empty Bowls’ Event To Benefit HACA Food Pantry, Recognize Community Volunteers
The Rain Isn’t Getting Into The Town Supervisor’s Office Yet, But It’s Time To Consider Repairs
By Doug La Rocque
As you drive into the Town of Grafton’s Recycling Center and look off to the right, you’ll see a pair of tires on the roof over Supervisor Ingrid Gundrum’s office. The tires are there to help hold down a section of the town hall roof that is coming up and in need of repair. [Read more…] about The Rain Isn’t Getting Into The Town Supervisor’s Office Yet, But It’s Time To Consider Repairs