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Hoosick Falls

Literacy Volunteers Tutor Training To Begin In September

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Would you like to be a volunteer? We can train you. Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County (LVORC) welcomes all kinds of volunteers, from tutors to administrative helpers and event planners. As a volunteer you can develop new skills, make friends, and see how your efforts make a difference in your community.  [Read more…] about Literacy Volunteers Tutor Training To Begin In September

Ceremonies Honoring Vietnam Veterans In Hoosick Falls Draw A Large Crowd

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By Gail Smith

At 8 am on Saturday, August 8, Vietnam Veterans began lining up at Wood Park to register for the Welcome Home that was to be held throughout the day in their honor. There were hugs and tears and handshakes and anticipation as more and more of the honored guests arrived and reconnections were made with comrades. [Read more…] about Ceremonies Honoring Vietnam Veterans In Hoosick Falls Draw A Large Crowd

Hoosick To Consider Regulation Of Solar Farms

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by Deb Alter

At the August 10 Hoosick Town Board meeting, members spent considerable time discussing solar farms and the potential they can have, both positive and negative, for the town. They decided that input from the community is important, and they scheduled a public hearing at 6 pm at the Town offices on August 24. Adria Diel, who is on the Planning Board, said that they had been exploring the possibility of forming a committee to explore the pros and cons of regulating solar farms.  [Read more…] about Hoosick To Consider Regulation Of Solar Farms

Sign Up For School Supplies By Aug. 21 HACA School Supply Drive Continues

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For the 10th year the Hoosick Area Church Association is collecting school supplies for its Back-2-School Boost program. Supplies can be left at any HACA Church, the Food Pantry Cart in Tops Market, Thorpes’ Pharmacy or Hoosick Federal Credit Union. Suggested items include: backpacks, crayons, erasers, glue, index cards, highlighters, markers, notebooks, loose leaf paper, tab dividers, three ring binders, pens, pencils, rulers and pencil boxes. [Read more…] about Sign Up For School Supplies By Aug. 21 HACA School Supply Drive Continues