Hoosick Falls – Marie A. Bouplon Nealon, 79, of Elm Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, died on Thursday morning, April 19, 2012, at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
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George William Gardner
Hoosick Falls – George William Gardner, “Bob,” 74, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 18, 2012, surrounded by his devoted family. Born in Bennington, VT, he was the son of the late Leo and Eldora (Roberts) Gardner of Poestenkill, NY.
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Fire Destroys House In Grafton
by Kieron Kramer
At around 2:30 am on Saturday, April 14, a home at 29 Kautz Hollow Road in Grafton was destroyed by fire. Rick Bly and his wife were home at the time and were able to escape unharmed. Their daughter was away visiting a friend, but the family dog, which ran back into the house, had to be brought out again. [Read more…] about Fire Destroys House In Grafton
Dougherty’s Corner Project Appears Dead
by Bea Peterson
Enough is enough. It appears the hole at Dougherty’s corner will remain just that – a hole. A special meeting of the Hoosick Falls Village Board was held Tuesday evening, April 17, following the Organizational Meeting and Budget Public Hearing. [Read more…] about Dougherty’s Corner Project Appears Dead
Berlin Town Board Action – The Case Of The Depressed Dog
by Kieron Kramer
The Berlin Town Board meeting on Thursday, April 12, was so without controversy, so business-like, so politically correct that the only really interesting report was the tale of the depressed dog told by Dog Control Officer Doug Goodermote.
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Child Left On School Bus
by David Flint
A three year old child supposed to be attending Capital District Beginnings preschool in Berlin on Monday, April 16, was instead left on a bus alone for three hours. New York State Police reported that the bus, owned by Northland Transportation, dropped several students off at Capital District Beginnings in Berlin at approximately 9 am. The child did not get off the bus and was not noticed by the driver or monitor. [Read more…] about Child Left On School Bus
BCS Adopts Budget With A 1.98% Tax Levy Increase
by Thaddeus Flint
The Berlin School Board adopted a $17,438,900 budget for 2012-2013 at the workshop meeting Tuesday, and it will now go to the residents for their approval. The Capital Project bond authorization, however, though already approved by the residents, was once again blocked for the fourth time by three Board members who remain adamant in their opposition.
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Petersburgh Town Board Action – April 2012
by Alex Brooks
Petersburgh Supervisor Siegfried Krahforst said he and Town Highway Superintendent Ray Harrison met with the County Highway Engineer about the project to replace the bridge that carries Broken Wheel Road over the Little Hoosic River. Krahforst said that to keep the project on track it has to be in the works in 2013 and start construction in 2014. If the Town does not keep to this schedule, it will lose the funding. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Town Board Action – April 2012
Hoosick Falls Taxes Drop 3.15%
by Bea Peterson
The Hoosick Falls Village Organizational meeting on Tuesday, April 17, was followed by a Public Hearing on the 2012-2013 budget. The General Fund portion of the budget included a 3.15 percent reduction in Village taxes. “We’ve done a good job cutting costs,” said Mayor Matt Monahan. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Taxes Drop 3.15%
Stephentown Town Board Action – Looking For A New Telephone System
by David Flint
The Stephentown Town Board, fed up with a malfunctioning telephone system, passed a resolution on Monday to request proposals for replacing the system. Town Supervisor Larry Eckhardt went through a long-standing list of complaints from Town officials that included constant unexplained ringing necessitating a reset of the system and loss of data, disappearing or irretrievable voice mails and breaches of privacy when voice mails are left. [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board Action – Looking For A New Telephone System