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Brendan Hoffman Indicted In Christopher Baker Death

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by David Flint
The driver in the accident that killed Christopher Baker on June 28 last year has been indicted on charges of Vehicular Homicide and other related offenses. A Grand Jury in Rensselaer County Court on Friday, February 8, handed down an 11-count indictment against Brendan Hoffman of Stephentown. The indictment came two days after Hoffman’s 21st birthday.
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County Legislators Renew Call For Route 7 Safety Review

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submitted by Rich Crist, Majority Legislative Liaison
Following another serious incident with a tanker truck, members of the Rensselaer County Legislature are renewing the calls for a safety review on a section of State Route 7 in the Town of Hoosick.
Last week, a tanker truck left the road, slid down an embankment and burst into flames. The truck was carrying over 8,000 gallons of unleaded gasoline, and much of the gas went into a nearby creek.
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Berlin Town Board Action – Berlin Receives $30k Grant

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by Kieron Kramer
Near the end of the Berlin Town Board meeting on Thursday, February 14, Town Justice Joe Rechen announced, on his behalf and on behalf of Town Justice Don Sweet, that Berlin will receive $30,000 from the Office of Court Administration for renovations to the Justice Court area of the new municipal facility in Cherry Plain. The Berlin Justices had just received the notice. “The “check is in the mail,” Rechen said. He went on to say that this amount was the maximum entitlement Berlin could receive and was the full amount for which the Justices had applied.
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Stephentown Town Board Action – Town Appoints Attorney

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by David Flint
The Town of Stephentown has paid out a considerable amount for legal advice and representation over the years but has not, at least in recent years, had an appointed Town Attorney. Town Supervisor Larry Eckhardt said at the Town Board meeting Monday that in his 13 years on the Board that position has never been filled. He said that he has been advised by both the Town’s Code Enforcement Officer and the Assessor that they are required by law to use an appointed Town Attorney for legal purposes. Craig Crist of the Albany law firm Dreyer Boyajian has been for a number of years the attorney that the Town relies on, but he was never appointed Town Attorney.
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HFCS Grapples With Budget

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by Alex Brooks
The Hoosick Falls School District has presented a first draft of its budget for next year. The $21,688,253 budget shows total spending and total revenues both increasing by $704,171, which is 3.4%. The budget shows an increase in State Aid for operating expenses of $475,546, from $8,173,179 to $8,648,725, which is an increase of 5.8%.
It shows a tax levy increase of 4.55%, but Board President Greg Laurin assured the public that this number will be significantly lower by the time the budget is finalized.
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Helen Ellett Celebrates Her 99th Birthday

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submitted by Linda Laveway – granddaughter
Helen Ellett of Grafton celebrated her 99th birthday in style – with many wonderful friends. On Friday, February 15, Helen celebrated 99 memorable years with her many good friends at the Everett Wagar Senior Center. A guest appearance by County Executive Kathy Jimino added in making this a very special day for Helen. Randy Kneer author of The Untold Story of Helen Ellett was also present to treat Senior Center visitors to a slide show.
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Special Meeting Of The New Lebanon Town Board

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The New Lebanon Town Board will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, February 26, at 7 pm at the New Lebanon Town Hall at 14755 Route 22. The record of the fiscal activities of the Town Board  will become public record with the filing of the Annual Updated Document (AUD). Approving the AUD is the topic of the special meeting.

Gas Tanker Crashes On Route 7 In Hoosick

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by Bea Peterson
Reports from Hoosick Fire Chief Bill Rifenburgh, Jr. and the NYS Police indicate Brunswick officers are investigating an accident involving a tanker carrying 8,500 gallons of gasoline and 1,000 gallons of diesel fuel on Route 7 in the Town of Hoosick. The Hoosick Fire Department received the call at 11:48 am and were soon at the scene on Route 7, one mile west of Route 22. [Read more…] about Gas Tanker Crashes On Route 7 In Hoosick