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Hoosick Falls Police Officer In Fight For His Life

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by Bea Peterson

Nick Colaneri has wanted to be a police officer his entire life. A 2008 graduate of Cambridge Central School, Nick has an associate’s degree in Criminal Justice from Hudson Valley Community College and a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from SUNY Albany. He also paid his way to, and completed, training at the Police Academy. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Police Officer In Fight For His Life

Hoosick Town Board Action

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by Bea Peterson

Revaluation Discussed

Hoosick Town Supervisor Mark Surdam brought up the subject of a Town and Village property revaluation at the Town Board meeting on Monday, July 13. Surdam said the idea had been discussed at the last Hoosick Rising meeting and it is something that should be seriously considered. He pointed out that it has been 35 years since one has been done in the Town and 50 years since one has been done in the Village. [Read more…] about Hoosick Town Board Action

Laurin Re-Elected HFCS Board President; Helft is VP

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by Alex Brooks

At the Hoosick Falls School Board’s Organizational Meeting on July 9, Rick Ferrannini nominated Greg Laurin for another year as President of the School Board, and Laurin was unanimously elected. Because current vice president Rick Ferrannini had made it known that he did not wish to be the Vice-President of the Board this year, Laurin nominated John Helft as VP, and he was unanimously elected. Both were sworn in, as was Clerk Pam Cottrell and Superintendent Ken Facin. [Read more…] about Laurin Re-Elected HFCS Board President; Helft is VP

4-H Teen Council Scholarships

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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County is pleased to announce the 2015 4-H Teen Council Scholarship Recipients.  The 4-H Teen Council Scholarship is a very special award.   There is an extensive application which includes the candidates’ 4-H experiences and accomplishments on local, county, state, and national levels and how these experiences relate to their personal development.  Additionally, a narrative is required in which applicants explain educational goals and how 4-H has prepared them to achieve these goals.  We would like to congratulate the following recipients.  [Read more…] about 4-H Teen Council Scholarships

Parade Participants Wanted For Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home

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It is no secret that those who served during the Vietnam era didn’t receive a proper welcome home when they returned from war. Many were told to remove their uniforms before going to the airport so they would not be recognized as soldiers upon their return to the U.S. Some of our very own were insulted and spit upon instead of being treated as heroes. [Read more…] about Parade Participants Wanted For Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home

Hoosick Grange News

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Hoosick Grange had a meeting on July 8. Worthy Master, David Comell presided over the meeting. After the business was completed the Lecturer, Corinne Philpott, had the program. Seeing that we just celebrated the Fourth of July, the program was on Americanism. They sang America then she talked on the Declaration of Independence.

She told the Grange [Read more…] about Hoosick Grange News

Perfect Weather For The Hoosick Falls Class Of 2015 Graduation

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by Bea Peterson

The weather was perfect for the outside graduation at Hoosick Falls Central School on Friday evening, June 26. Interim Jr/Sr High School Principal Greg Chase opened the program with high praise for the students, faculty, administration, School Board and community it has been his privilege to work with for the last four months. Guest speaker Dr. Marcus Martinez spoke [Read more…] about Perfect Weather For The Hoosick Falls Class Of 2015 Graduation