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25th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade In Hoosick Falls

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submitted by Kevin O’Malley

On Saturday, March 12, The Village of Hoosick Falls will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and the 25th Anniversary of the Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Twenty-five years ago, local Irishmen Mike Conway and TJ Carmody wanted to find a way to keep the Irish Culture and History alive in the Hoosick area, and decided that a parade was the ticket!

Please join us for this year’s event, as we host the second largest St. Patrick’s parade in the Capital District. [Read more…] about 25th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade In Hoosick Falls

HAYC3’S Hoosical Furnishings Auction Celebrates Community And Art On Saturday, March 19

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Hoosick Fall’s creative spirit and talents will be on full display at HAYC’s fifth annual Hoosical Furnishings Art Auction on Saturday, March 19 at the HAYC3 Armory, at 80 Church Street in Hoosick Falls.

The event will feature a live auction of one-of-a-kind Hoosick Landmark birdhouses and hand-painted furniture crafted by local artists. [Read more…] about HAYC3’S Hoosical Furnishings Auction Celebrates Community And Art On Saturday, March 19

Farmland Protection Grant Workshops Offered To Local Farmers

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Four upcoming informational sessions, free and open to the public, are being held so that local farmers may learn more about the state Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) grants. The workshops will discuss the parameters of the state program so farmers can determine whether it might be suitable for their farms and how to apply for funding. [Read more…] about Farmland Protection Grant Workshops Offered To Local Farmers

Hoosick Falls Carbon Treatment System Now Operational

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submitted by Village of Hoosick Falls

Village Mayor David Borge has announced that the newly-installed carbon filtration system at the municipal water treatment plant is fully operational  and Village officials have begun pumping water through the system and into the Village’s water system.

“This is a major step forward,” Borge said. “The State Department of Health informed the Village that it recommended the new facility begin operating and delivering treated water to the distribution  system. As a result, water began flowing through the carbon filtration system on Tuesday, February 23.”  [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Carbon Treatment System Now Operational

First Draft Of 2016-2017 Hoosick Falls School Budget Rolled Out; Superintendent Facin Calls For 0% Increase

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by Deb Alter

The first draft of the 2016-2017 budget was presented at the February 25 Board Meeting. Business Administrator Pam Hatfield emphasized that it is just the initial rollout, and the budget is still being developed. Many variables beyond the control of the District are still in question, the biggest of them being state aid. The State budget is due on April 1, so more solid information will become available by then. Hatfield said that a simple rollover of the budget with a few tweaks would be a 4.5% budget-to-budget increase. This would be a little over a million additional dollars, of which so far additional State operating aid has promised to cover only about $160,000. [Read more…] about First Draft Of 2016-2017 Hoosick Falls School Budget Rolled Out; Superintendent Facin Calls For 0% Increase

Band Added To St. Patrick’s Day Parade Lineup

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Twenty-fifth Anniversary Parade Looks More Exciting Every Day

The Excelsior Drum and Bugle Corps has joined the list of bands that will be marching in the 25th Annual Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade March 12, kicking off at 1 pm.

The brass staff for this year includes Jerry Kelsey, Greg Mataruga and Donel Mataruga. The percussion and front ensemble John McFarland, Tim Fountain, and Darien Guy, while the visual and guard staff includes Jason Miller, Donel Mataruga and Ashley White. [Read more…] about Band Added To St. Patrick’s Day Parade Lineup

Much Needed Blanket Warmer Purchased For The Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation

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Help From Many Organizations And Individuals Made It Possible

submitted by Christa Caron

One of the goals that the Auxiliary volunteers at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls hoped to meet for 2016 has been achieved.  A blanket warmer, which will warm up to 25 blankets at a time, has been purchased at a cost of $4,789.  The auxiliary wishes to thank all donors for their support in this endeavor.  [Read more…] about Much Needed Blanket Warmer Purchased For The Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation

Bill Gaillard Organ Concert At Proctors

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submitted by Bill Gaillard

The theater organ was developed to accompany silent movies. With the advent of talking picture there became less need for such an instrument. Interest in these small to very large instruments lessened until the advent of Hi-Fi in the early fifties and the performances at Radio City Music hall and other venues. [Read more…] about Bill Gaillard Organ Concert At Proctors