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New Lebanon’s Town Hall Saga

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by Thaddeus Flint
At the April 11 meeting of the New Lebanon Town Board, the latest installment of the Tale of the New Lebanon Town Hall came to light.
New Lebanon already has a Town Hall of course. But some people are not satisfied with it. This is understandable. It’s an old building and along the way some people seemed to have ignored it, and now it’s slowly falling apart and needs big money to fix it.
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Stephentown Motocross Application Deemed Incomplete

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by David Flint
Continuing their deliberations on a proposal to construct a Motocross sports park at a field off of Webster Hill Road, the Stephentown Zoning Board has determined that Howard Commander’s application for a zoning variance is still not complete. The Board’s engineering consultant, Michael Bianchino of Clough Harbour Associates (CHA) summarized the situation to date at their meeting on Thursday, April 7. [Read more…] about Stephentown Motocross Application Deemed Incomplete

Fire On Bovie Hill

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by Bea Peterson
The Hoosick Fire Department responded to a call at the Walter Baker farm on Bovie Hill Road on Monday, April 11, at 6:26 pm. “It was an electrical fire in a bedroom,” said Hoosick Fire Chief Bill Rifenburgh. He said a fire extinguisher and water were used to try to put out the fire, but it was too smoky. When the residents’ attempts didn’t work, they closed the bedroom door and waited for the Fire Department to arrive. Two events, kept the fire damage to a minimum, said Rifenburgh. First and importantly they kept the bedroom door closed, containing the fire and second, the Hoosick firefighters were at the fire house for one of their monthly drills, so they were able to respond very quickly.
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Village Of Hoosick Falls Board Meeting – No Tax Increase

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by Bea Peterson
Mayor Matt Monahan reported that the Village will take $56,000 from the fund balance allowing a zero percent increase in the 2011-2012 budget. He said he recently learned the Village will receive a full $90,000 from the State’s CHIPS fund. He added that retirement funds have increased by $21,000 and he expects insurance premiums to be up 10 percent. He said the sewer and water rates will be the same.
The budget hearing and organizational meeting will be Tuesday, April 19, at 6 pm.
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Rensselaer County Legislature – Panther Bowlers Honored

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by Kieron Kramer
Three bowlers and two coaches of the Hoosick Falls High School Championship Bowling Team appeared in the well of the Rensselaer County Legislature to receive copies of the resolution passed last month honoring the team for its achievements last season. Seated in the audience were several parents of the bowlers and assistants to Head Coach Bob Lang. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislature – Panther Bowlers Honored

Crohn’s Fund-Raiser

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There will be a pancake breakfast on Sunday, April 17, at the Hoosick Falls Firehouse to support Julie Hathaway and her “Walk For Crohn’s.” Serving is from 7 am until noon. The price is $7 for adults and $3.50 for kids 10 years and younger. Easter Basket full of goodies will be raffled off.  Bring your family, your friends and your appetite.  See ya there…

The Old Stephentown Railroad Station Is Demolished

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by David Flint
The Stephentown railroad station that served the old Rutland Railroad is no more. On Tuesday of this week Dave Goodermote was busy with a trackhoe demolishing the landmark that had fallen into a very decrepit state. Decrepit or not, many people around town have expressed sadness at its loss.
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