Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by Bea Peterson
There were several topics discussed at the most recent Hoosick Rising meeting held at the Community Alliance Church on January 8. They included the need for more volunteers to keep the Hoosick Rising momentum going, the desire to involve more entrepreneurs, recent community successes and updated information on HAYC3 and CiviCure and CiviCure’s plans for the Wood Block. [Read more…] about Hoosick Rising Focuses On Getting Faster Internet Service In Area
The basketball season for the Berlin boys has been going on in fits and bursts between snow storms. The last week of January was good for the team as they defeated Class D top ranked Germantown. [Read more…] about Greg Depaolis Scores his 1000th Point
Rensselaer County 4-H recently held their 4-H Horse Program Year End Recognition event hosted by the Jogging Juniors 4-H Club and held at the Poestenkill Fire House. Thank you to the Poestenkill Firehouse for lending their outstanding facility. Below are some special Year End Awards that were presented in addition to year end completion certificates to all members and appreciation favors sponsored by our 4-H Teen Council presented to all our 4-H Leaders.
submitted ny Mary Lou Walters
Dennis Bagley of Berlin debuted his 1948 Panhead Harley Davidson at the Jersey Show hosted by Harley Rendezvous Classic in Somerset New Jersey January 11 and 12, 2015. [Read more…] about A Man And His Motorcycle
There are more than 300 standards that nursing homes strive to reach. Each year, state officials show up unannounced to check that each nursing home is meeting every last one.
Southwestern Vermont Health Care’s Centers for Living and Rehabilitation (CLR) is proud to announce that they have received the best possible rating, deficiency-free, on their 2014 survey.
Hoosick Falls – David J. Morin 64, passed away on Tuesday January 20, at the Wyoming Community Hospital, in Warsaw, New York. He resided in Sonyea, New York.
David was born on August 21, 1950 in Troy, New York, son of the late George and Elaine (Doney) Morin. David graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls and formerly worked at Oak Mitsui in Hoosick Falls.
Survivors include his son Sean Morin of Bennington, VT, brothers James Morin of Pownal, VT, Steven and his wife Margaret Morin of New Hampshire and Ronald and his wife Helen Morin of California.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday February 7, at 11 am at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Hoosick Falls, New York. 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 Multiple Sclerosis Foundation through the funeral home.
Record Year For GLSP 30th Winter Festival
[Read more…] about Many Braved The Cold At The 30th Annual GLSP Winterfest
submitted by Sandra M. Nathan
A public forum will be held on February 5 at the Stephentown Town Hall, 26 Grange Hall Road, Stephentown, on the high pressure fracked gas pipeline proposed to follow the route of the National Grid right of way in Stephentown. [Read more…] about Public Forum On Gas Pipeline In Stephentown
by Bea Peterson
Jury selection will begin in the trial of former Hoosick Town Supervisor and Hoosick Falls resident Keith Cipperly on Friday, January 30. [Read more…] about Trial Starts In Keith Cipperly Case
by Bea Peterson
The Hoosick Falls Fire Department has served the community for 167 years. On Saturday, January 24, officers were installed at the Annual Banquet. A scrumptious dinner was served by Jean’s Place. Outgoing Chief Robert Bornt was Master of Ceremony. Rev. Dale Hall gave the Invocation that included a moment of silence for all deceased members, and the Benediction. Music was provided by Matt Shaw.
[Read more…] about New Officers Installed At Hoosick Falls Fire Department
