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Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

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Hoosick Town Board Action

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by Bea Peterson

Revaluation Discussed

Hoosick Town Supervisor Mark Surdam brought up the subject of a Town and Village property revaluation at the Town Board meeting on Monday, July 13. Surdam said the idea had been discussed at the last Hoosick Rising meeting and it is something that should be seriously considered. He pointed out that it has been 35 years since one has been done in the Town and 50 years since one has been done in the Village. [Read more…] about Hoosick Town Board Action

Local Toad

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Eastern American Toads (Bufo a. americanus) can change their color slightly, shifting to darker or brighter tones to match their surroundings. They can be found in forests and lawns, and will eat garden pests. This one was enjoying a moist yard in Petersburgh. Photo by Trix Niernberger

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Laurin Re-Elected HFCS Board President; Helft is VP

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by Alex Brooks

At the Hoosick Falls School Board’s Organizational Meeting on July 9, Rick Ferrannini nominated Greg Laurin for another year as President of the School Board, and Laurin was unanimously elected. Because current vice president Rick Ferrannini had made it known that he did not wish to be the Vice-President of the Board this year, Laurin nominated John Helft as VP, and he was unanimously elected. Both were sworn in, as was Clerk Pam Cottrell and Superintendent Ken Facin. [Read more…] about Laurin Re-Elected HFCS Board President; Helft is VP

4-H Teen Council Scholarships

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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County is pleased to announce the 2015 4-H Teen Council Scholarship Recipients.  The 4-H Teen Council Scholarship is a very special award.   There is an extensive application which includes the candidates’ 4-H experiences and accomplishments on local, county, state, and national levels and how these experiences relate to their personal development.  Additionally, a narrative is required in which applicants explain educational goals and how 4-H has prepared them to achieve these goals.  We would like to congratulate the following recipients.  [Read more…] about 4-H Teen Council Scholarships

Parade Participants Wanted For Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home

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It is no secret that those who served during the Vietnam era didn’t receive a proper welcome home when they returned from war. Many were told to remove their uniforms before going to the airport so they would not be recognized as soldiers upon their return to the U.S. Some of our very own were insulted and spit upon instead of being treated as heroes. [Read more…] about Parade Participants Wanted For Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home