The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has been awarded an American Battlefield Protection Program grant from the National Park Service to perform historical and archaeological research on the Bennington Battlefield. [Read more…] about Battlefield Archaeological Research Meeting
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First Day of School!
These young students charging off the buses are clearly excited to start the school year. Things went smoothly on opening day at the Hoosick Falls Schools, and another school year is underway! [Read more…] about First Day of School!
Still Blooming
Musk Mallow (Malva moschata) is a lovely wildflower native of Europe, and now widely seen here. [Read more…] about Still Blooming
Legislature Selects Stan Brownell As New Chair
submitted by Rich Crist
The Rensselaer County Legislature selected Vice Chair of the Legislature Stan Brownell to serve as Chair of the 19-member body during the regular monthly meeting on September 8. [Read more…] about Legislature Selects Stan Brownell As New Chair
Brown’s Brewing, Anthem Sports Sponsor Bicycle Tour September 19
Route Highlights The Beauty Of Local Rural Landscape
Brown’s Brewing Company of Hoosick Falls and Troy, NY and Anthem Sports of Cambridge, NY are excited to announce the First Annual Brown’s Brewing Covered Bridge Cycling Tour on Saturday, September 19.
Starting and finishing at Brown’s Walloomsac Brewery in Hoosick Falls, the non-competitive ride features a tour of historic covered bridges over the majestic Hoosick and Battenkill Rivers. [Read more…] about Brown’s Brewing, Anthem Sports Sponsor Bicycle Tour September 19
St. Mary’s Academy Begins The Year With A New Principal
by Deb Alter
St. Mary’s Academy’s new principal, Susan Bulmer, brings much experience and passion to her position at the Hoosick Falls Catholic school. She grew up in Clifton Park and Troy, where she graduted from Catholic Central High School. From there she went to HVCC and on to the College of St. Rose where she earned Masters Degrees in both music education and educational administration. [Read more…] about St. Mary’s Academy Begins The Year With A New Principal
Panthers Downed In Season Opener, 27 – 6
by Steve Bradley
All great things come to an end. On Friday night, the Hoosick Falls Panthers 59 game Section II winning streak ended. Hoosic Valley, a team that has struggled in their football infancy, visited the Panther Den and went home with a historic program changing win. [Read more…] about Panthers Downed In Season Opener, 27 – 6
Hare Scramble At Bugbee’s Farm
by Steve Bradley
The New England Trail Riders Association held its annual local Hare Scramble event Saturday and Sunday. The event was hosted at the Bugbee Farm on Clay Hill Road. Hundreds of racers, along with friends and family members, were on hand for the events. [Read more…] about Hare Scramble At Bugbee’s Farm
Restoration Of Remarkable Headstone Of Dr. Philander H. Thomas, Born In Stephentown And Former Sandlake Supervisor, Offers A Window Into Local History
submitted by Chris Philippo
On August 8 Joe Ferrannini of Hoosick Falls-based Grave Stone Matters repaired the headstones in the “Old” Mount Ida Cemetery of several people of historical significance who had ties to eastern Renssaelear County, including Dr. Jeffery W. Thomas and Dr. Philander H. Thomas of West Sand Lake, and his wife, Laura Hull Thomas. Her grandfather was Lt. Daniel Gray (1756-1830), who fought in the Revolutionary War and is buried in Center Berlin Cemetery. [Read more…] about Restoration Of Remarkable Headstone Of Dr. Philander H. Thomas, Born In Stephentown And Former Sandlake Supervisor, Offers A Window Into Local History
HAYC3’s Hoosick Is Illuminated, A Community Art Celebration
HAYC3 believes that art helps build stronger communities and creates a sense of place.
Light can symbolize many things to different people but for the Hoosick artists who are participating in the Hoosick is Illuminated art project, light brings inclusion and togetherness to a community. [Read more…] about HAYC3’s Hoosick Is Illuminated, A Community Art Celebration