Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by Steve Bradley
Stephen Colvin, 21 year old son of Craig Colvin and Melissa North, was this past winter in an accident while skiing in Maine with his college buddies. It was a tragic event, felt literally across the world. But good things can come from the most terrible of things. This past Saturday a great thing came from the tragedy.
by Bea Peterson
Robert Flores of CT Male and Jeff Turbilio of MRB Group were the bearers of bad news at the Village of Hoosick Falls Board meeting on Tuesday, June 10.
[Read more…] about Village Of Hoosick Falls Board Action – Bad News About Water And Sewer Systems
by Alex Brooks
The Grafton Town Board received a letter of resignation from Marie Claus, in which she said she had decided to resign “due to personal issues.” Her resignation was effective June 1, 2014. The Board also received a letter of resignation from Peter Gundrum from his position on the Planning Board.
by Thaddeus Flint
The few first blades of a new grass roots movement started to take root Tuesday night at the New Lebanon Town Board meeting when some residents began to question a proposed high pressure natural gas pipeline that could one day pass through the Town. The seeds, so to speak, had been sewn at a meeting in Canaan the week before by a new group called the Columbia County Citizens for a Sustainable Future, who have begun to organize against the project which would follow the route of the Tennessee Gas Pipeline that already cuts through the area.
[Read more…] about New Lebanon Town Board Action – Concern About Gas Pipeline Percolates
by Bea Peterson
Three resolutions approved by the Village of Hoosick Falls Board last month were approved by the Hoosick Town Board at its meeting on Monday, June 9. These shared services resolutions were:
[Read more…] about Hoosick Town Board Action – Shared Services Agreements With Village Approved
McMahon Wins
by Steve Bradley
On two beautiful days last weekend, off road motorcycle racing events were held on Fish and Game Road in Hoosick. The road is on the west side of Potter Hill, just east of the Potter Hill Barn. The racing, a newer and popular format called JDay Racing, consists of 80 percent cross country, 25 percent motocross and an optional 15 percent X-Treme racing. The track was 3.5 miles long.
[Read more…] about Small Engines Draw Big Crowds In Hoosick Motocross
by Bea Peterson
“This has been a team effort,” said U.S. Congressman Chris Gibson on Monday at the opening of the new Rock Maple Farm production and storage site at 2112 Route 7 near the Pittstown/Brunswick line. “It is the very best of what federal, state, county and town governments can do working together. [Read more…] about County Economy On Rebound – New Bacon Business Opens
by Alex Brooks
A brief special meeting was held by the Petersburgh Town Board on June 9 to appoint a new Deputy Town Clerk. Only one application for the position was received.
Hoosick – Christian J. “Chris” Goodermote, 64, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. He had resided on Dundee Avenue in Hoosick, NY, with his loving wife and best friend of 45 years, Kathy (Baldwin) Goodermote.
Born on April 8, 1950, in Troy, NY, Chris was the son of Harold and Agnes (Ernst) Goodermote Sr. In 1967 he enlisted in the United States Army with the 101st Airborne Division and served in the Vietnam War. Chris was the recipient of a Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal, Air Medal, Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, two Overseas Bars, National Defense Medal and Expert Badge (M-16).
After working 33 years, Chris retired from Saint Gobain Corporation. He was known for his work ethic, tireless energy and dedication. Chris was an avid reader and a classic car enthusiast. He enjoyed the outdoors and gardening and had a passion for history. He was a family man and enjoyed endless hours with his grandchildren and “tinkering” in his garage.
Chris is survived by his wife, Kathy, his three children, Judith and husband Tracey Poissant of West Sand Lake, NY, Becky Goodermote and Christian and wife Kellie Goodermote all of Hoosick Falls, NY, two brothers, Harold Goodermote Jr. of North Hoosick, NY, and Ray Goodermote of Troy, seven grandchildren and many friends and extended family. Chris also leaves his furry companions who will miss him tremendously.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 13, at 5 pm from the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 4 pm until the start of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Town of Hoosick Historical Society through the funeral home.
Hoosick Falls – Miriam (Smith) Plenzig, 94, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2014, at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls, NY. She was the wife of the late Francis H. Plenzig.
Born on May 22, 1920, in Syracuse, NY, Miriam was the daughter of the late Alvin G. and Blanche (Greene) Smith. She attended Hoosick Falls High School and ATI in Canton, NY. Miriam was a dietician at Northern Westchester Hospital and Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY.
She is survived by two brothers, Robert L. Smith of Hoosick Falls and Peter J. Smith of New Mexico, a sister, Barbara Dougherty of Massena, NY, a step-daughter, Cheryl Kraich of Colorado, three step-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Miriam is pre-deceased by a sister, Louise Guertin, a brother, John A. Smith, a step-son, Francis Plenzig Jr., a nephew, Kevin Dougherty, and a niece, Judy Le May.
Funeral services were Wednesday, June 11, at 2 pm from the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090. Burial was Thursday in the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, Poughkeepsie. Relatives and friends called at the funeral home on Wednesday from 1 pm until the start of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation through the funeral home.
