by Bea Peterson
At the regular meeting of the Grafton Town Board on Thursday, September 9, Highway Superintendent Herb Hasbrouck reported that ditching was completed on Babcock Lake Road and Kautz Hollow Road. He reported that 75 percent of the sand needed for winter has been hauled in. Hasbrouck is putting out a bid to rent a large chipper for a day or two to use on Dunham Road. Supervisor Allison Kirchner thanked Hasbrouck for all the work he has done.
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The New Year Opens At St. Mary’s Academy
Laurenne Teachout Honored
A New Way To Cast Your Ballot
by Bea Peterson
On Tuesday, September 14, voters will find some changes when they go to the polls for the primaries and for the general election in November.
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North Petersburgh Farm Wins Blue Ribbon At The Fair
A Day At The Fair
by Bea Peterson
The Schaghticoke Fair was last week. The first few days were really hot, but the weekend was glorious and the weather was perfect for strolling through the exhibits. Some families have been exhibiting at the Fair for 50 years or more. Today their children and grandchildren also show animals, participate in 4-H programs or exhibit crafts and more. Besides the rides, which the young people love, there were plenty of activities and interesting programs for young and old to enjoy and plenty of food to try as well.
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The First Big Day At HFCS
by Bea Peterson
Labor Day has passed and school has begun. At Hoosick Falls Central School everything was spic and span, inside and out, and the three years of renovations completed when classes began on Tuesday, September 7. [Read more…] about The First Big Day At HFCS
The Karen McGovern Legacy Continues
by Bea Peterson
Karen McGovern, a young vivacious woman, loved by friends and family, was stricken with cancer and put up a valiant, but unsuccessful battle against the disease. She passed away eleven years ago. Yet her memory lives on in Hoosick Falls almost every day and especially on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend. That is the date of the Karen McGovern Volleyball Tournament. This year it was September 4. [Read more…] about The Karen McGovern Legacy Continues
Local Politicians Are Smoothie Contest Winners
The District 5 Blenders team, Rensselaer County Legislature Vice Chairman Stan Brownell and Town of Hoosick Supervisor Keith Cipperly, won the 2010 Udderly Delicious Smoothie Contest sponsored by the Rensselaer County Dairy Princess, Leah Remington, and Committee. [Read more…] about Local Politicians Are Smoothie Contest Winners
HFCS Varsity Field Hockey Wins Tournament
by Bea Peterson
It was not an easy victory. On Friday, September 3, HFCS Varsity Field Hockey began its season with the Annual Hoosick Falls Tournament. HF played Mt. Anthony of Bennington and finally won, 1-0, in sudden death double overtime. The goal was scored by Amanda Lewsey, assisted by Samantha Skott.
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HFCS Varsity Football Starts The Season With A Convincing Win Over Corinth
by Shari Hand and Paul Hand
The defending Class C champs and NYS semifinalists, Hoosick Falls Varsity Football team started the season on a high note as they defeated the Corinth Tomahawks on Friday night 48-20.
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