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Ann G. Graney

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Hoosick Falls – Ann G. Graney, 80, of Hoosick Falls, NY, passed peacefully into her eternal life on August 11, 2012, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born August 10, 1932, in Hoosick Falls to Francis T. and Agnes A. (Griffin) Guiden.  She graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls and attended Troy Business College.
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Hoosick ZBA Approves Recycling Plant; Planning Board Next

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by Bea Peterson
The Town of Hoosick Zoning Board of Appeals held a Public Hearing on Monday evening, August 6, on the establishment of a metal recycling facility in the former Bennington Paperboard buildings and the construction of a pole barn warehouse on property on Hill Road belonging to artist Jenny Holzer. The room was filled with people interested to hear about the two projects. After listening to a description of the work and the public comments regarding the projects, the Board approved them. Chairman of the Board Jim Hoag said all the information they have received regarding the two proposals will be passed on to the Hoosick Planning Board, which will meet on Monday, August 20.
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Motocross Environmental Impact Statement Not Yet Adequate

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by David Flint
Howard Commander’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement for his proposed Motocross park was deemed not yet adequate for public review by the Stephentown Zoning Board of Appeals at their meeting on August 2. The Board accepted a recommendation from their consulting engineer, Michael Bianchino of Clough Harbour Associates (CHA), who had reviewed the DEIS and found a number of areas lacking sufficient information. [Read more…] about Motocross Environmental Impact Statement Not Yet Adequate

Petersburgh Holds Special Meeting On Water District Issues

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by Alex Brooks
The Petersburgh Town Board held a special meeting on Saturday, August 4, to deal with some Water District matters.
Petersburgh Supervisor Siegfried Krahforst asked for Board approval to hire Ed Jones to do the mowing around the water tank, the pump house and the wells. The mowing has traditionally been done by the Water District Superintendent, but Krahforst felt it made more sense to have Jones, who mows other Town properties, do the mowing than to have the Water Superintendent do it, and the Board agreed.
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Workshop On Restoration At The Old Presbyterian Cemetery

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by David Flint
As promised, Joe Ferrannini of Gravestone Matters, Inc. returned to Stephentown’s old Presbyterian Cemetery last Saturday for a workshop session on restoration work. Following an introductory session on May 5, the workshop was planned for June 2 but was postponed due to bad weather that day. [Read more…] about Workshop On Restoration At The Old Presbyterian Cemetery