by Gary Danforth
The Town of Hoosick Planning Board meeting took place this past Monday evening, August 17, in stifling heat inside the Hoosick Falls Armory with Chairman Jim Dunigan calling the meeting to order at 7:30 pm. [Read more…] about More Cell Tower Expansion In Hoosick
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An Amazing Effort In Response To The Floods
by David Flint
The Stephentown Fire Department and Highway Department along with the County Highway Department received high praise and applause at the Town Board meeting Monday evening for their response to the flooding that occurred the last week in July. [Read more…] about An Amazing Effort In Response To The Floods
Michael J. Restino
Hoosick Falls – Michael J. Restino, 92, passed away at the Hoosick Falls Health Center, Sunday, August 16, 2009, with his loving wife Winnie by his side. They had resided on Hall Street in Hoosick Falls, NY.
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Mary LaPorte
Hoosick Falls – Mary LaPorte, 93, died Wednesday, August 12, 2009, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington. She formerly resided at the Wood Bridge Apartments in Hoosick Falls, NY, and was the wife of the late Walter LaPorte, who died in 1976.
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Robert C. Koronas Sr.
Hoosick – Robert C. Koronas Sr., 66, died Thursday, August 13, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family at the Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY. He resided on Fog Hill Road in Hoosick, NY, with his wife Stella.
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Lloyd W. Sandstrom
Lebanon Springs – Lloyd W. Sandstrom, 82, of Old Route 22, Lebanon Springs, NY, died on Saturday morning, August 15, 2009, at his residence.
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An Extraordinary Event In Stephentown
6,000 Attend Powwow
by David Flint
It was an extraordinary event – the Powwow and music festival held last weekend in Stephentown. “For me this experience was Biblical in nature,” said Susan Jameson, who along with Fidel Moreno prepared and organized the 4th Annual Rock, Rattle & Drum Powwow and Spirit on the Mountain Music Festival. “With the storms, the flooding and the bridges out in one week and bright sunshine, dry cut green grass fields, bridges open and thousands of people the next, it was a magical event.”
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Three Arrests Made In Grafton Graffiti Case
by David Flint
A State Police Investigator at the Brunswick station said on Wednesday that three persons have been arrested in the case of the Grafton graffiti. Investigator Gaunay said further charges are pending.
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Congressman Murphy Answers Health Reform Questions
by David Flint
On Monday afternoon Congressman Scott Murphy brought his Congress-On-The-Corner to the Roaster’s Whim Café in Nassau, just across the line from West Stephentown. With health care reform the hot topic, the parking lot was filled to capacity with the vehicles of the media and constituents.
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Remembered With Fondness For A Good Life; Commended In Awe For Athletic Accomplishments
by Kieron Kramer
The presentation period of the Rensselaer County Legislature’s regular session is where the bonds of the County’s community are formed. Often it’s a tearful remembrance of a loved one who has passed away and is being honored by the Legislature for his or her contributions to the life of the County. [Read more…] about Remembered With Fondness For A Good Life; Commended In Awe For Athletic Accomplishments