Ashley Constantino has organized a fund raiser to benefit the Karen McGovern Foundation and to support breast cancer survivors. Her mother, grandmother and great-grandmother are all breast cancer survivors. Her life has been influenced by their battles, and she is joining the fight.
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Todd R. Denue
Poestenkill – Todd R. Denue, 36, of Snyders Corners Road, Poestenkill, NY, died suddenly on Monday, July 23, 2012, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Sand Lake, NY. Born in Troy, NY, Todd was the son of Muriel Young Denue and the late Allen Richard Denue. [Read more…] about Todd R. Denue
Marion Thomas Adams
Stephentown – Marion Thomas Adams, 83, of NY Route 22, Stephentown, NY, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at the Whittier Nursing Center in Ghent, NY.
Born in Pittsfield, MA, on May 9,1929, she was the daughter of the late Frank Thomas and Rose Merritt Thomas, both of Stephentown. She was the wife of the late Myron Wesley “Wes” Adams, Sr., whom she married on September 10, 1949, in Berlin, NY.
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Janet C. Case
Hoosick Falls – Janet C. Case, 72, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at the Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY. She was the wife of the late Charles “Nate” Case, who died on November 10, 2005. Charles and Janet were married on February 28, 1959.
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Walter H. Hoffman
Stephentown – Walter Harry Hoffman, 77, of NY Route 43, Stephentown, NY, died on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer with his loving family by his side and under the care of Community Hospice of Rensselaer County.
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Rose E. Philpott
Hoosick – Rose E. Philpott, 92, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2012, at the Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls, NY. She was the wife of Ralph Philpott. They were married on October 22, 1944, and resided on Breese Hollow Road in Hoosick, NY.
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Dollar General To Replace ERC Warehouse
by Bea Peterson
Engineer Lawrence Marshall of Mercurio Horton Tarolli of Pine Bush, NY, addressed the Town of Hoosick Planning Board on Monday evening, July 16. He gave the Board detailed written materials and drawings for a Dollar General Store to be located on the 1.78 acre site of the ERC Warehouse on Route 22. The plans include removing the existing buildings and replacing them with a new 9,100 square foot structure with an emergency exit. [Read more…] about Dollar General To Replace ERC Warehouse
Grafton Shooting Range Under Fire
by Kieron Kramer
It’s not surprising that the Grafton Planning Board public hearing at 6:45 pm on Monday was well attended since it concerned Les McDermott’s proposal for a shooting range and gun store on his property at 303 Old Siek Road. There were seven people who spoke in opposition to the use of the McDermott property as a shooting range. They spoke often and repetitively, both in the hearing and in the regular meeting that followed. Generally they raised very important issues – public safety, noise and the subsequent depression of property values. They made the case that the safety and property value issues will impact residents who live as far away as the intersection of Stuffle Street and Route 2.
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