Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
Considers Changing Brook’s Path
by Bea Peterson
At the Hoosick Town Board meeting on Monday, March 9, Town Supervisor Mark Surdam said the grant application for a Woods Brook study approved last month had changed and the new grant application will be more costly. [Read more…] about Hoosick Board Approves Woods Brook Study Grant Application
by Alex Brooks
Grafton Town Supervisor Frank Higgins was arraigned in Grafton Town Court on February 24 on a charge of harassment and illegal physical contact.
submitted by Kevin O’Malley
The Tradition Continues. Hoosick Falls’ 24th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is slated for Saturday, March 14. Twenty-four years ago local Irishmen Mike Conway and TJ Carmody wanted to find a way to keep the Irish culture and history alive in the Hoosick area. They decided that a parade was the ticket!
[Read more…] about Hoosick Falls’ St. Patrick’s Celebration Is March 14
by Deb Alter
The Town of Grafton monthly Board meeting was a contentious and long one. The meeting started at 7 pm with public comments and the usual business and reports from Town committees, and other regular business, including a discussion of a back-up dogcatcher.
[Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Action – Another Rancorous Meeting
by Thaddeus Flint and Colleen Teal
Bruce Baldwin was on vacation with his wife in New Zealand and Australia when he died suddenly in the morning of March 9 DST. [Read more…] about New Lebanon Councilman Bruce Baldwin Dies While On Vacation Overseas
by Bea Peterson
Four candidates are running unopposed for Village Trustees in the Hoosick Falls election on Wednesday, March 18. Though running unopposed, they deserve the support of everyone in the Village. It doesn’t take long to show that support. Stop into the Municipal Building and cast a vote. The polls are open from noon to 9 pm.
[Read more…] about Meet The Candidates For The Hoosick Falls Election On March 18
by Steve Bradley
Through the first three quarters the HFCS Panthers had it going their way. The defense was doing its job, holding the Schalmont Sabres to 20 points. The offense wasn’t killing it but was scoring enough points to hold a 35 – 22 lead.
Then the wheels fell off.
by Steve Bradley
Rachel Pine led the number one seeded Lady Panthers to their first title in 24 years by defeating number two seeded Watervliet last Saturday at Hudson Valley Community College.
submitted by Chuck Riccardi and Mark Mazzeo
With generous donations and support from the community the Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department held its 17th Annual Corned Beef Dinner this past Saturday, March 6. [Read more…] about With Help 300 Enjoy Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department Corned Beef Dinner
