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Hoosick Falls Village Board Action

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by Bea Peterson

Saint Gobain Undertaking Soil And Water Testing

At the Hoosick Falls Village Board meeting on Tuesday, July 14, Mayor David Borge stated that since November 2014 the Village has taken a steady approach to a pilot study of Perfluorooctanic Acid (PFOA) in the water supply. “There is a filter system that will remove the PFOA,” he said. The filters last from 10 to 12 months. Total cost to install the filtering system is estimated to be $2.2 million. “An accurate engineering report is critical,” Borge added. New York State has a current budget of $200 million to help with these costs. The MRB Group is pursuing state and federal grants on behalf of the Village. “New York State is testing water samples for us,” said Borge. “Rensselaer County is establishing a grid, and we have an advisory group working on this.” [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Village Board Action

Tree Falls On Vehicle Traveling On Route 22

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by Steve Bradley

A 34 year old man and his son narrowly escaped serious injury Sunday evening when a large tree split and fell onto their pickup truck, just missing the cab. The truck sustained extensive damage from the split of the tree, which was approximately 16 – 20 inches in diameter where it came into contact with the truck. The truck was pulling a 14 foot enclosed trailer. [Read more…] about Tree Falls On Vehicle Traveling On Route 22

HACA Collecting Supplies For Annual Back-2-School Boost

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For the 10th year the Hoosick Area Church Association is collecting school supplies for their Back-2-School Boost program.  Sign-up sheets are available at the HACA Food Pantry at 26 John Street, as well as at all HACA churches, Hoosick Falls Central School and St. Mary’s Academy. [Read more…] about HACA Collecting Supplies For Annual Back-2-School Boost

County Health Department Warns Of Tick Borne Disease: Reported Cases of Anaplasmosis Have Sharply Increased In Rensselaer County

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The Rensselaer County Health Department is urging residents to take precautions to prevent exposure to tick borne diseases including Lyme, Anaplasmosis, and Babesiosis.

The warning stems from a significant increase in the number of cases of Anaplasmosis found in Rensselaer County in 2015 particularly in the Hoosick Falls/Petersburgh region. [Read more…] about County Health Department Warns Of Tick Borne Disease: Reported Cases of Anaplasmosis Have Sharply Increased In Rensselaer County

New Legislation On Abandoned Buildings Hoosick, Rensselaer County, Other Agencies Work Together To Solve Difficult Problem Of Worthless Real Estate

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by Deb Alter

Senator Kathy Marchione, Chair of the Senate’s Local Government Committee, has announced that her bi-partisan legislation to help local communities address the growing challenge of abandoned buildings has been unanimously passed by the New York State Senate. Hoosick Falls is one of the communities that could benefit from this legislation. It still needs to be passed by the State Assembly. [Read more…] about New Legislation On Abandoned Buildings Hoosick, Rensselaer County, Other Agencies Work Together To Solve Difficult Problem Of Worthless Real Estate

Join Hoosick Falls CSD Jazz Band At The Great NY State Fair

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The Hoosick Falls Central School Jazz Band is once again venturing out to The Great New York State Fair! On Saturday, August 29, a group of 25 students, ranging in age from 9th grade through 12th grade, will travel to Syracuse to perform. This year will be the fourth time they’ve done so. They will perform twice, at 2 pm and 4 pm in the Empire Theater. [Read more…] about Join Hoosick Falls CSD Jazz Band At The Great NY State Fair

LifeLong WellBeing Opens In Hoosick

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by Bea Peterson

Eileen Kopsaftis’ goal is to help people live well and pain free. She is trained and qualified in a variety of programs that makes that goal possible. Kopsaftis, a physical therapist for more than 20 years, has had a lifelong interest in nutrition. She has managed to combine all her knowledge to offer individuals and families opportunities to improve their lives through functional science, diet and lifestyle intervention. She does not take health insurance, but offers affordable prices for everyone. [Read more…] about LifeLong WellBeing Opens In Hoosick

Solar Farm And Signs Show Need For Joint Meeting

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by Bea Peterson

At the recent Town Board meeting a combined meeting of the Zoning, Planning and Town Boards was scheduled for Tuesday, July 28 at 6:30 pm at the HAYC3 Armory. Two applications at the Town of Hoosick Planning Board meeting on Monday, July 20, gave an indication of why such a meeting might be helpful to applicants looking for project approval.  [Read more…] about Solar Farm And Signs Show Need For Joint Meeting

The Full Tilt Boogie Music Festival In Pownal, Vermont Will Rock The Region On August 22

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Green Mountain Live! has announced Jiminy Peak, Bromley Mountain, and Popular Ski Resorts will sponsor The Full Tilt Boogie Music Festival, to be held on August 22 in Pownal, Vermont. [Read more…] about The Full Tilt Boogie Music Festival In Pownal, Vermont Will Rock The Region On August 22