by David Flint
Parts for the Berkshire Wind Project on Brodie Mountain started rolling into Stephentown on Monday, but a problem at the Pease Road bridge brought things to a temporary halt the next day. [Read more…] about Best Laid Plans Halted By Bridge Glitch
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Graffiti Suspects Scheduled For Trial In Grafton
from NYS Police Troop G Public Information Officer NYS Trooper Maureen Tuffey
The New York State Police in Brunswick have been investigating a series of criminal mischief incidents that occurred in the Towns of Brunswick and Grafton the first week of August 2009. [Read more…] about Graffiti Suspects Scheduled For Trial In Grafton
Regional Motorcycle Competition In Hoosick
by Steve Bradley
Over the weekend of August 29 – 30 the local Stateline Riders Motorcycle Club hosted a New England Trail Riders Association motorcycle competition. Competitors came from all over New England and eastern New York in motor homes, travel trailers and toy haulers. [Read more…] about Regional Motorcycle Competition In Hoosick
A Hoosick Tradition: The Annual Karen McGovern Volleyball Tournament
by Bea Peterson
The 10th Annual Karen McGovern Volleyball Tournament will be held on Saturday, September 5 at The Sand Bar, 21 Lyman St in Hoosick Falls. This all day event and fund raiser celebrates the life of Karen McGovern and raises thousands of dollars each fall. The funds are used to support individuals and families currently dealing with catastrophic illnesses in Hoosick and the surrounding areas.
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Rocco C. Arico
New Lebanon – Rocco C. Arico, 61, former owner of Rocky’s Restaurant in New Lebanon, NY, died on Thursday, August 27, 2009, under the care of Hospice Care in the Berkshires.
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Funeral Notice For Eleanor G. Bentley
Berlin – A graveside service will be held at the Seventh Day Baptist Cemetery in Berlin, NY, on Saturday, September 5, at 3 pm for Ellie Bentley, who died on Saturday, August 29, 2009. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Arrangements are under the guidance of Hall & Higgins Funeral Home of Stephentown, NY.
Tina A. Morrow
Grafton – Tina A. Michaels Morrow, 51, of Benker School Way, Grafton, NY, died unexpectedly at home on Monday, August 31, 2009.
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Five Survive Crash Into Guard Rail In North Stephentown
by David Flint
Five people were lucky to survive an early morning crash into a guard rail in North Stephentown last Saturday, August 22. It happened on Route 22 directly across the road from the intersection with West Road.
Stephentown Fire Chief Rich Burgess reported that the SVFD received a call just after 4 am. [Read more…] about Five Survive Crash Into Guard Rail In North Stephentown
State Of The Art Water Plant Is Worth It
by Bea Peterson
Grumbling could be heard all over the Village of Hoosick Falls when homeowners and businesses recently received their water/sewer and waste pickup bills for the rest of 2009 and two thirds of 2010. The bills had increased again this year. And they will undoubtedly continue to increase. However, a tour of the new Water Treatment Plant on Waterworks Road is an eye opener when it comes to what it takes to provide quality water to Hoosick Falls residents. [Read more…] about State Of The Art Water Plant Is Worth It
DOT Absence Prompts Stephentown Disaster Plan
by David Flint
When the temporary Route 22 bridge over the Kinderhook became dislodged with the force of the rushing flood waters on the evening of July 29, there were no State highway people around to take charge of the dangerous situation. Fortunately, the Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department was on the job keeping an eye on everything. They took the responsibility to close down the road, set up detour signs and direct traffic.
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