by Kieron Kramer
When the great American poet Robert Frost wrote that “Good fences make good neighbors” he was undoubtedly not thinking of a fence made of salvaged blue garage doors like the fence erected by Rich Lundy on the property line with his neighbor Doug Pratt. Pratt owns the property that abuts the east side of the land on which Lundy hopes to establish a horse stable and trail riding business. He came to the public hearing on the Lundy site plan review that was held before the regular Grafton Planning Board meeting on Monday, April 16, and had his say.
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Stephentown ZBA Approves Scope Of Motocross Park EIS
by David Flint
At a special meeting on April 17 the Stephentown Zoning Board of Appeals approved the final Scope for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to be prepared in the SEQR process for Howard Commander’s proposed Motocross park. Commander’s team, led by his engineer Patrick Prendergast, agreed to put together a Draft EIS. It will not be ready for the next ZBA meeting, which would normally be held on May 3, but Prendergast said he would give a progress report sometime next month. [Read more…] about Stephentown ZBA Approves Scope Of Motocross Park EIS
Florence A. Shaw
Hoosick Falls – Florence A. Shaw, 85, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2012, at her residence on Rogers Avenue in Hoosick Falls, NY. She was the wife of the late Howard V. “Dee” Shaw, who died in 2007.
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William I. Sullivan
Stephentown – William I. Sullivan, 71, of Route 22, Stephentown, NY, passed away on Thursday morning, April 12, 2012, at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA.
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John Henry Griffin
Hoosick Falls – John Henry “Jack” Griffin, 84, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2012, at the Hoosick Falls Health Center. He was the husband of the late Dawn (Wilbur) Griffin, who died in 2002. John formerly resided on Route 7 in the Town of Hoosick, NY.
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Million Dollar Project On River Road In Hoosick Falls
by Bea Peterson
The River Road Project was the subject of a Public Hearing before the regular Village of Hoosick Falls Board meeting on Tuesday, April 10, at 6 pm. Jim Houston of CT Male Associates addressed the Board and a packed meeting room. [Read more…] about Million Dollar Project On River Road In Hoosick Falls
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Plans For New Lebanon Town Hall Revealed
by Thaddeus Flint
The Town of New Lebanon is one step closer toward getting a new Town Hall. At Tuesday’s Town Board meeting, Town Supervisor Mike Benson presented architectural drawings for an addition to the current Town Hall. [Read more…] about Plans For New Lebanon Town Hall Revealed
Unstable Bridge Is A Danger In Grafton
by Alex Brooks
A bridge on Dunham Road that was damaged by Hurricane Irene has deteriorated and may need to be closed, Grafton Highway Superintendent Herb Hasbrouck told the Town Board this week.
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Area Teams Enjoy Pittstown Sports Dome
by Bea Peterson
About one half mile west of the Hoosick Town line on Route 7, in Pittstown, sits the Strong Brothers Sports Dome. The Dome is a 210 feet by 200 feet air-supported structure, formed of one or more layers of continuous flexible membranes and anchored to the ground so that a leak proof seal is constituted. [Read more…] about Area Teams Enjoy Pittstown Sports Dome