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Congressman Murphy Comes To Petersburgh
Answers Citizens’ Questions
by Alex Brooks
Congressman Scott Murphy held a Town Hall meeting on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, in Petersburgh. It was supposed to start at 11:30 am, but the Congressman had a larger than expected turnout at his first event of the day in Clifton Park, so he arrived at 11:55 and stayed until about 1:30. [Read more…] about Congressman Murphy Comes To Petersburgh
HFCS Football Field To Be Renamed
by Bea Peterson
9/11/2001 will be remembered and the HFCS football field will be renamed during brief ceremonies before Friday night’s first home football game of the season against Hoosic Valley that begins at 7 pm.
Three months ago the School Board voted to change Panther Field to the Ken Baker Field. Coach Baker was loved and respected by his players, his students and his community. He died in early January 2008 at age 70 while playing basketball.
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County Legislature Honors Eastern Rensselaer County
by Kieron Kramer
On Tuesday evening the Rensselaer County Legislature passed resolutions recognizing the milestones, honoring the achievements and commending the services of a town, a team, an individual and the agencies of eastern Rensselaer County from south to north and in between.
Stephentown’s 225th Anniversary Commended
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Petersburgh Has New Ambulance
by Alex Brooks
The Petersburgh Ambulance Squad picked up its new ambulance from Cromwell Emergency Vehicles in Clifton Park on Friday, September 4, and drove it to Petersburgh. The lettering was put on it on Friday afternoon, and Adam Griswold was putting decals on it when we stopped by to take a picture.
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Dennis A. Bornt
Hoosick Falls – Dennis A. Bornt, 67, of Cummings Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, died on Tuesday morning, September 8, 2009, at home surrounded by his loving family under the care of Community Hospice of Rensselaer County.
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Ann C. Brown
Hoosick – Ann C. Brown, 86, died Saturday, September 5, 2009, at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington, VT. She formerly resided in Hoosick, NY, and was the wife of the late William C. Brown Sr., who died in 1986.
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Kevin C. Smith
Hoosick Falls – Kevin C. Smith, 48, died suddenly on August 26, 2009, at his residence on Carey Avenue in Hoosick Falls, NY. Born in Cambridge, NY, on January 1, 1961, he was the son of Richard Smith of White Creek, NY, and the late Marjorie (Bain) Smith.
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Catherine M. Wilson
Hoosick Falls – Catherine M. “Kay” Wilson, 75, passed away Monday, September 7, 2009, at the Hoosick Falls Health Center, where she had resided since January. She is survived by her husband, Arthur Wilson of Hoosick Falls, NY. They formerly resided in Walloomsac, NY.
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Great Ball Of Fire!
Stephentown Fire Department Hosts Paraco Propane Drill
by David Flint
It was 47 years ago that a propane truck went out of control on the Plank Road hill and caused the great Berlin fire. On July 25, the anniversary date, many people in this area still stop and recall the day with a shudder.
The disaster has left residents, and especially firefighters in Berlin and surrounding towns, with a healthy respect for the potential hazards of propane.
Stephentown Fire Chief Rich Burgess was pleased last week to be able to host a three-day emergency response and safety training program on dealing with propane leaks and fires. [Read more…] about Great Ball Of Fire!