Berlin’s 2015 July 4th Parade will be held on Saturday, July 4, at 11 am. This year, in celebration of Independence Day, the committee has chosen the theme “Tall Tales”. The float prize categories this year are: Grand Prize: $125, Theme Prize: First Place-$75, Second Place-$50; Funniest: First Place-$75, Second Place-$50; Prettiest: First Place-$75, Second Place-$50.
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DEC Sporting Licenses Once Again Available At Grafton Town Hall
by Alex Brooks
Sporting Licenses can once again be obtained at the Grafton Town Hall. Supervisor Frank Higgins and Secretary Joe Allain have both taken the training and passed their tests and are certified as “agents” of DEC for fishing licenses, hunting licenses and trapping licenses. [Read more…] about DEC Sporting Licenses Once Again Available At Grafton Town Hall
Bouncelinx Applies For Tower Permit In Hoosick
by Deb Alter
Bouncelinx, the wireless broadband company that has proposed installing a system that will help Hoosick have high-speed internet and better cell service came to the Town of Hoosick Zoning Board of Appeals hoping to get a permit to put up a tower to supply broadband internet service in the Town. [Read more…] about Bouncelinx Applies For Tower Permit In Hoosick
Therese J. Counsell
New Lebanon – Therese J. Berard Counsell, 76, died Monday, May 25, 2015 at the Springside Rehabilitation & Skilled Care in Pittsfield, MA surrounded by her loving family. Born in New Bedford, MA on February 4, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Evelyn Erno Berard. [Read more…] about Therese J. Counsell
Hilda T. Willbrant
Petersburgh/Berlin – Hilda T. (Thomas) Willbrant, 92, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at the Danforth Adult Care Center in Hoosick Falls.
Born in Petersburgh, NY, Hilda was the daughter of the late Frank and Edna (Church) Thomas. She grew up in Cherry Plain and was a 1940 graduate of Berlin High School. [Read more…] about Hilda T. Willbrant
Eleanor M. Heidecke
Stephentown – Eleanor M. Heidecke, 87, longtime resident of Stephentown, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2015
Eleanor was born in Manhattan, New York, a daughter of the late James and Marie Rhodes. She lived as a homemaker caring for her husband and daughters. Eleanor was an amazing, strong and tenacious woman.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Fritz Heidecke; brothers, Eddie Rhodes and James Rhodes.
She is survived by her loving daughters, Ellen Persichina and her husband Thomas and Karen Glennon; cherished grandchildren, Jesse, Jamie, Catherine, Thomas, Christopher, Michelle and Neil; 5 adoring great-grandchildren; she is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are under the loving care of Hall & Higgins Funeral Home in Stephentown.
To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit www.parkerbrosmemorial.com.
Joan Lewisohn Crowell
Joan Lewisohn Crowell, poet, author, composer, and activist died on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at her home in Quogue, New York surrounded by her children. She was 93.
She was the wife of David G. Crowell, who pre-deceased her six years ago, and the former wife of Sidney Simon, the artist who co-founded the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture while they were married.
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Memorial Day In Hoosick Falls
by Bea Peterson
American Legion Post #40 of Hoosick Falls has honored the Town and Village’s veterans on Memorial Day for many years. This year was different in that Kevin O’Malley stepped up to aid the aging Legion membership in continuing this great tradition. [Read more…] about Memorial Day In Hoosick Falls
