Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by Corinne Philpott
It was Dairy Princess Night at Hoosick Grange on June 10. David Schmidt was in charge of the program, and he introduced the Rensselaer County Dairy Princess, Isabella Wiley. She told us she will be a Junior in high school in the fall. She helps out on the farm by milking 30 cows at night. [Read more…] about Hoosick Grange News
by Bea Peterson
Property re-evaluation was one of three topics Hoosick Rising is hoping to tackle through the summer Hoosick Falls Mayor David Borge and Town of Hoosick Supervisor Mark Surdam told the crowd of 45 that gathered at Brown’s Brewery in Walloomsac on Wednesday, June 3 for the meeting. [Read more…] about Property Re-Evaluation Coming To Hoosick
by Bea Peterson
At the Town of Hoosick Board meeting on Monday, June 8, Town Supervisor Mark Surdam announced that the pool rehabilitation project has been completed. He said there was a walk through the previous Wednesday with the Rensselaer County Department of Health, Laberge, Watson LLC and Town officials and all went well. [Read more…] about Pool Finished And Ready To Open
The Eighth Annual Coach Baker Fund Weekend will be held this Friday and Saturday June 12 and 13 throughout the Hoosick Falls and Cambridge communities. The committee for the annual weekend would like to invite both the Hoosick and Cambridge area communities to join in the fun-filled auction and dinner on Friday night at the Hoosick Falls Country Club, and the Saturday golf tournament at the Country Club, and basketball tournament which is being held this year at Cambridge Central School. [Read more…] about Coach Baker Fund Events Are This Weekend
by Steve Bradley
The Stephen Colvin Second Annual Flag Football Tournament was held Saturday on the HFCS fields. It was a great success on a gorgeous June day.
The tournament was held to honor Steve Colvin, who was killed in a tragic 2014 skiing accident. Loved by everyone who crossed his path, Steve’s friends and classmates come together each year since to celebrate his life and raise money for a scholarship in his name. [Read more…] about Colvin Fundraiser Held On A Beautiful Day
The Hoosick Area Church Association (HACA) is turning to the public for financial help as it deals with a budget shortfall while also seeking ideas for its future. Since the 1970s the HACA Food Pantry has provided critical service to Hoosick area families. [Read more…] about HACA Food Pantry Needs Help
by Steve Bradley
The HFCS sports awards banquet was held Monday evening June 8 in the HFCS gymnasium. The awards were handed out after an excellent meal prepared by the school’s cafeteria staff.
The evening began with the nice dinner of salad, baked potato, turkey, stuffing, stuffed shells and choice of several deserts. Everyone enjoyed the meal and conversation. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Central School Sports Awards Banquet
On July 2, the Winter Green-up Committee, Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County and Black Queen Angus Farm, LLC will host a presentation and pasture walk by famed grazier and Holistic Planning expert, Ian Mitchell-Innes.
Ian Mitchell-Innes is a South African who began high stock density grazing on his operation many years ago in an effort to take his farm into both financial profitability and ecological enhancement. [Read more…] about Famous Grazing, Holistic Planning Expert To Visit Eastern New York And Provide Insight To Farmers
The JDay Offroad GP was held over the weekend on Kautz Hollow Road in Pittstown. Almost 500 riders competed in 30 different divisions. Riders from all over the northeast compete and follow the series where events are held. Most events are held in New England. With the lack of rain, conditions were dry and dusty, making visibility difficult for racers and spectators alike. [Read more…] about An Action-Packed Weekend In Pittstown Features Many Local Riders Competing In Offroad Cycle Racing
by Bea Peterson
At the Lions Club meeting on Thursday, June 4, 13 members received recognition for their years of service. Lions are awarded pins and/or chevrons beginning at 10 years of service, and thereafter every five years. Many of these Lions had not received recognition for their service until this event. Some actually have more years of service than their awards reflect. [Read more…] about Lions Club Members Receive Service Awards
