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Apartment Approved In Hoosick Falls Commercial Zone

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by Bea Peterson
A special joint meeting of the Hoosick Falls Planning Board and the Hoosick Falls ZBA was held on Thursday, September 27. At the meeting both Boards agreed to allow a variance to Richard Ferrannini for his property at 204 Main Street from commercial to commercial/residential.
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Green Renewable, Inc. May Become A Clean Energy Distribution Center

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release from Green Renewable, Inc.
Green Renewable, Inc., located in Berlin, announced recently that the Capital Region Economic Development Council (CREDC) has endorsed its Biomass Industrial Park and Clean Energy Distribution Center as a priority project to be considered for State funding. This project will help Green Renewable utilize bio-mass harvested from New York’s forests to manufacture and distribute a variety of agribusiness and renewable energy products, including fuel chips, kiln-dried firewood, landscape products and livestock bedding.
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Troop 222 At The BSA Twin Rivers Fall Camporee

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by Andrew Zlotnick
Troop 222 just attended the BSA Twin Rivers Council Fall Camporee at the Saratoga Spa State Park September 28-30. The boys competed in a decathlon of events that build character, team work and Scout skills.
The troop camped in the Park Friday through Sunday in their new six man tents at the Ferndell day use area for the Mahikan District. [Read more…] about Troop 222 At The BSA Twin Rivers Fall Camporee

Linda J. Gentner

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Pittstown – Linda J. Simpson Gentner, 64, of Tamarac Road, Pittstown, NY,  died on Tuesday, October 2, 2012, at the home of her daughter, Jeanne, surrounded by her loving family, under the care of Community Hospice of Rensselaer County.
Born in Troy, NY, on March 15, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Estella McGuire Simpson. She was the wife of the late Dennis “Butch” Gentner, who died on December 1, 1998. They were married in Grafton, NY, on June 16, 1989.
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Charles E. Oswald – Burial Notice

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Berlin – A cremation burial service will be held for Charles E. Oswald on October 7, 2012, at 1:30 pm at the Center Berlin Cemetery in Berlin, NY. Charles was son of the late John E. Oswald and the late Mary Elizabeth Teal Goodermote. He is pre-deceased by his brother, Richard E. Oswald, and his sister, Marjorie A. Stowell. He is survived by his siblings, Robert A. Oswald of Cherry Plain, NY, and Linda E. Goodermote of Dallas, GA, and by his seven sons.

Shirley Van Wormer – Burial Notice

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New Lebanon – Shirley A. Van Wormer, 44, of Henry Avenue, Pittsfield, MA, formerly of New Lebanon, NY, died Thursday evening, July 5, at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield after being stricken at her home. Graveside services will be held in the Cemetery of the Evergreens in Lebanon Springs on Saturday, October 6, at 11 am where Rev. John Close will officiate. Relatives and friends are invited. Arrangements are under the direction of Hall & Higgins Funeral Home of Stephentown, NY.

Hurford W. Barden

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West Lebanon – Hurford W. Barden, 86, of Winslow Road, West Lebanon, NY, died on Thursday, September 27, 2012, at the Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA.
Born October 8, 1925, in Chatham, NY, he was the son of the late Harrison and Ellen Wilson Barden. A lifelong resident of the Chatham/New Lebanon area Mr. Barden was baptized in the New Lebanon Congregational Church and attended East Chatham school. [Read more…] about Hurford W. Barden

Shirley And Ivan Wager Honored For Years Of Service

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by Bea Peterson
Shirley and Ivan Wager appeared a bit overwhelmed by the standing ovation given them at the conclusion of a ceremony that included the presentation of plaques and certificates from the U.S. Congress, the NYS Senate and Assembly, Rensselaer County, the Town of Berlin and several Firefighting organizations. In expressing his appreciation to the large crowd gathered at the Berlin Fire House on Saturday, September 22, Ivan Wager told them Shirley’s thoughts on their years of service. Ivan said Shirley had told him, “I’ll probably die alone because you’ll be off helping someone else.” [Read more…] about Shirley And Ivan Wager Honored For Years Of Service

The Presentation Of Options For The Village Of Hoosick Falls Dissolution Plan

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from the Village Clerk
Residents of the Village of Hoosick Falls are invited to a public meeting on Wednesday, October 10, for a presentation of the Committee’s Options for the Future of Hoosick Falls, including a description of options for potential dissolution of the Village. The meeting will be held at 6 pm at the John Murphy Senior Center, 69 Church Street.
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