Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
By Alex Brooks
The Petersburgh Town Board held a public hearing on a local law establishing the position of Constable. Town Attorney Sal Ferlazzo summarized the law and asked those in attendance for comments or questions. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Establishes Constable Position (Again)
Public Hearing On Pipeline Will Be Held On March 23
By David Flint
Discussion of Kinder Morgan’s proposed fracked gas pipeline again took up much of the Town Board meeting. Sandy Nathan, a leader of the opposition movement, provided the Board with copies of resolutions from Schoharie County and the Town of Davenport in Delaware County. [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board Debates Gas Pipeline Issues
by David Flint
Besides keeping the snowplow trucks running, this exceptional winter has brought severe cold too that is wreaking havoc on infrastructure. Reporting for Water District 2 at the Berlin Town Board meeting Monday, March 12, Jim Winn said that a couple of 4-inch mains had frozen up and left a number of dwellings on Mill Street without water for a few days.The mains were 4 1/2 feet below ground. Winn said the frost is down to five feet.
[Read more…] about Berlin Town Board Meeting – Water Mains 4½ Feet Underground Are Freezing Up
by Bea Peterson
At the Hoosick Falls Village Board meeting on Tuesday, March 10, Bob Murphy of Barton & Loguidice DPC (B&L) addressed the Board regarding a grant application for a study of Woods Brook. Murphy and Brad Grant had made a similar request at the Hoosick Town Board meeting the evening before and the Town Board gave B&L the go-ahead to complete the grant application at a total cost of $7,000 with the Town and Village each paying half. The Village was certainly in favor of a study.
[Read more…] about Village Of Hoosick Falls Board Meeting – Wood Brook Proposal On Hold
by Kieron Kramer
At its meeting on March 10 the Rensselaer County Legislature passed six resolutions memorializing citizens of the County who had recently died. One of them was Dick Whalen of Hoosick Falls in whose memory the meeting was adjourned.
[Read more…] about County Legislature Adjourns In Memory Of Richard Whalen
Rousseau Simple Subdivision
by Bea Peterson
Brian Rousseau appeared before the Planning Board on behalf of his son Nathan who owns property on LeBarron Road. In September 2014 the Board approved a Family Subdivision with Brian and Mariea receiving 3.7 acres of Nathan’s property. The Board approved the Family Subdivision.
New Lebanon – Bruce Travis Baldwin, of New Lebanon, NY, died unexpectedly on March 9, 2015 while vacationing with his wife in Australia. He was 73. Bruce was born in Minneapolis on December 2, 1941, and graduated from Mound High School (MN) in 1959. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as a medic in Korea.
Hoosick Falls – James F. Conway, 91, a resident of West Hoosick, passed away in his home Friday, January 23, 2015 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He is survived by his wife Anneliese B. Conway, his daughter Charlann M, Fuller, two grandchildren, Matthew J. Fuller and Marie E. A. Fuller and numerous nieces and nephews.
Before moving to Hoosick Falls from Putnam County he was active in the volunteer Fire Department and served as chief for several years.He enjoyed hunting, fishing and carpentry.
A memorial service will be held at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church in Hoosick Falls on Saturday, March 21 at 10 am. If friends desire, donations may be made to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Immaculate Conception Church or Rensselaer Hospice.
Hoosick Falls – Carol Bisson 78, passed away on Saturday March 14, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Wilfred Bisson. She was born on December 25, 1936, in Pownal, VT, daughter of the late Henry Brimmer and Fannie (Aldrich) Green.
Carol graduated from Williamstown High School in 1954. She worked at various places in Bennington, VT and Hoosick Falls. Carol was a very active member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary in Hoosick Falls. She enjoyed time spent with family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include her children Veronica O’Brien of Bennington, VT, Brad (Jean) Bisson of Dayton, OH, Joyce Grusaky and Melissa Bisson both of Hoosick Falls, Beth (Jay) Devlin of Nassau, NY, a sister Elizabeth Harris of Fl, also several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by two sisters and two brothers.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the care of the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, New York. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rensselaer County Community Hospice through the funeral home.
Her family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. James Carroll and Rensselaer County Community Hospice staff for their support and care given to Carol.
Petersburgh – Linda Suzanne Blake, first born child of John R. Blake and Carol (Goodrich) Blake, was called home to the Lord on March 2, 2015 from complications of adrenal cancer. She was born on January 1, 1964 and is survived by both parents, three sisters Karen (Gary) Blake-Kittle, Melissa (Tab) Eigenbrodt, and Rebecca (Adam) Martin; her beloved step-son Kyle Montag and his father, Hans; as well as several nieces and nephews.
There will be no calling hours and further arrangements will be made privately by the family.
In lieu of flowers or donations, the family asks you to simply remember her infectious smile and warm, generous personality. Honor her life by sharing the same unending happiness and kindness that she did, to those you meet. Spread love and joy with the same sweetness of spirit that she carried within her.
For on-line condolences visit wenkfuneralhome.com.
