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Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

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Mark J. Silloway

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Pittsfield – Mark J. Silloway, 53, of Allengate Avenue, Pittsfield, MA, passed away unexpectedly at home on October 19, 2009.  Born June 20, 1956, in Springfield, MA, Mark was the son of Barbara Weake and the late Fred G. Silloway, who passed away in September, 2009.
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The Berlin Cell Tower Is Up

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The Verizon cell tower in Berlin, at Satterlee Hollow Road, was erected Friday, October 9, but it’s not operational yet. John O’Malley, Verizon Wireless spokesman, said the Berlin cell tower is expected to be operational sometime late this month or early next month. (David Flint photo)
The Verizon cell tower in Berlin, at Satterlee Hollow Road, was erected Friday, October 9, but it’s not operational yet. John O’Malley, Verizon Wireless spokesman, said the Berlin cell tower is expected to be operational sometime late this month or early next month. (David Flint photo)

Hoosick Falls Police Chief Whalen To Retire

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by Kieron Kramer
The last resolution passed by the Rensselaer County Legislature in its regular session on Tuesday, October 13, was one commending Hoosick Falls Police Chief Robert Whalen who, according to the resolution, will retire on November 6 in order to spend more time with his wife Diane and three children. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Police Chief Whalen To Retire

Hoosick Falls Residents Under Boil Water Order

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by Bea Peterson
Hoosick Falls residents have been under a Boil Water Order from the Rensselaer County Health Department since Monday, October 19, when valves failed to hold while a repair was underway. Water Department Head Jim Hurlburt has been taking water samples to the Health Dept. and he expects the Boil Water Order to be lifted Thursday afternoon, October 22.
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Desperate Hours For Two Grafton Hikers

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by John Leahy

The author and his mother, Katherine (Kay) Frey, are both Grafton residents and members of the Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park.

As all experienced outdoors enthusiasts are aware, the power of nature is always to be respected and a careless mistake can suddenly change a comfortable recreational activity into a desperate life and death struggle. [Read more…] about Desperate Hours For Two Grafton Hikers