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EPA, NYSDOH And Village All OnThe Same Page: Don’t Drink The Hoosick Falls Water

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by Deb Alter

The EPA has finally definitively advised residents of Hoosick Falls not to drink or cook with Village water. It is safe for showering and bathing. The statement, dated December 17, has been supported by the Village and posted on its website: www.villageofhoosickfalls.com. [Read more…] about EPA, NYSDOH And Village All OnThe Same Page: Don’t Drink The Hoosick Falls Water

Hoosick Falls High School Students Have Record-Breaking Christmas Wish Year

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submitted by Brian Bushner

Students across the high school worked together to make the 2015 Christmas Wish the most successful ever. Members of the Phillip Leonard Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) collected $6,109.65 during their homeroom collection drive. The money is used to shop for clothing for 62 children in our community.  [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls High School Students Have Record-Breaking Christmas Wish Year

Hoosick’s Learn-to-Skate Program Registration On January 9

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The Hoosick Friends of Skating Club has now become the Town of Hoosick Learn-to-Skate Program, under the direction of Kaila Matatt and the Town of Hoosick.

Skating lesson registration is on Saturday, January 9, 2016 from 9 am to 1 pm at the Reynolds-Gilchrest Skating Rink on Barton Avenue in Hoosick Falls.

The program offers eight half-hour lessons in figure and hockey skating fundamentals following the United States Figure Skating Association’s Basic Skills Program. Individuals must be five years of age or older as of January 1, 2016 in order to participate.  Classes will be held Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings, beginning January 16, and continuing until February 10.

The cost for all eight lessons is $50 for Town of Hoosick residents and $60 for non-residents.  Payment is due at registration.  There will be a $10 discount for families with three or more registrants. A $10 late fee will be charged for all registrations after January 16.

For more information, please contact Kaila Matatt, Recreation Director, at KLMatatt@gmail.com or 518-265-2038. For general information regarding the upcoming skating season at the Reynolds-Gilchrest Skating Rink, please visit www.hoosickrecreation.com.

Cheney Library: Lego Fun For Fifth and Sixth Graders

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The Lego Club at Cheney Library will meet January 8 and 22, February 5 and 19, and March 4 and 18. This club is great for fifth and sixth graders. It meets from 4 until 5 pm with snacks. Take a bus from Hoosick Falls Central School and get dropped off at the library. Then have a parent pick you up at 5 pm. Come and have lots of Lego fun.

Business Workshop For Farmers

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Room is still available to be part of a workshop for beginning farmers aimed at developing business and marketing skills. The workshop is designed for beginning farmers who have been managing (whether you own your own business or work for someone) a farm business for four to seven years.  Extension Educators, guest speakers and participants will share and learn during the workshop.  [Read more…] about Business Workshop For Farmers

Hoosick Falls Meeting Attendees Upset About The Water

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By Deb Alter and Alex Brooks

The Village meeting room was packed with dozens of residents for the Village Board meeting on Tuesday December 8. Although there was much regular Village business to attend to, most of the people were there because they are upset at the idea that the Hoosick Falls municipal water may not be safe to drink or to cook with. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Meeting Attendees Upset About The Water

Hoosick Town Board Action

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Praise For Bruce Patire At His Last Meeting As Board Member

The Town of Hoosick Board Meeting Monday evening December 14 was Bruce Patire’s last as a member of the Board. Although he has served just one term, Town Clerk Susan Stradinger said, “he has been an asset to our community and the most dedicated Board member I’ve worked with.” [Read more…] about Hoosick Town Board Action