By Doug La Rocque
Recent incidents involving residents of the Falls Motel across from the Hoosick Falls Central School have sparked concerns of area residents. Town Supervisor Mark Surdam indicated one instance involved the school going into lockdown, while the second did not. The new owner of the business spoke at the Monday, November 14 meeting, stating he is in the process of evicting some residents, planning to remodel the building, and is using a property management company to screen further residents to preclude any undesirable occupants. The Board thanked him for the update and asked to be kept in the loop. [Read more…] about Motel Concerns Highlight Session
Hoosick Falls
Rogers Avenue Water Tank Concerns Linger
By Doug La Rocque
To buy or not to buy? That is the question that faced the Hoosick Falls Board of Trustees at their Wednesday, November 9 meeting. The question involved a small strip of land adjacent to the Rogers Avenue site, which the Village might use in any replacement of the leaky tank. Hoosick Falls has twice been turned down in their efforts to obtain a New York State grant to pay for the work. The Board has received an appraisal on the parcel but by law would have to offer a fair market value for the land. [Read more…] about Rogers Avenue Water Tank Concerns Linger
Fatal Accident
Submitted by the Hoosick Falls Police Department
Hoosick Falls Police along with the New York State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle accident that occurred on High Street just North of Danforth Street on Monday, November 7, at approximately 4:36 pm. The motorcycle, which was traveling North on High Street, struck a telephone pole. The operator was pronounced deceased at the scene. The victim was transported to Albany Medical Center pending an autopsy. The name of the motorcycle operator is not being released at this time, pending notification of next of kin. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to contact Hoosick Falls Police at 518-686-7651. Information will be released as it becomes available.
Hoosick Falls Veterans Day Program
On Friday, November 11, at 4 pm, The Friends of the Bennington Battlefield will present “We Remember the Battle,” a program in honor of veterans. The event will take place in the red brick house located down the hill from the main gate of the battlefield, 30 Caretakers Road.
This program will feature members of the Friends group sharing the experiences of several of the people whose lives were touched by the Battle of Bennington, including a newly uncovered account, which has never before been published. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Veterans Day Program
Hoosick Falls’ St. Patrick’s Parade Fundraising
Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade Committee will be kicking off the fundraising season on Sunday, October 16, with a tailgate and chili cook-off at the Polish Hall from 11 am to 1 pm. There is no entry fee, just bring your chili to the Polish Hall at 11 am to participate. For a $5 sampling fee, attendees will vote for the hottest, most original, and best overall. All proceeds go to the St. Patrick’s Parade. Enter the pot o’ gold raffle for $10 a ticket, for a chance to win $500 in cash. Tickets are available from any committee member. You can also sign up to have you or your company’s name on the 32nd annual t-shirts.
You can also mail a check for $50 with the name as you want it to appear on the t-shirts to St. Patrick’s Parade, PO Box 144, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090. The deadline is December 1.
Any questions, contact any committee member: Kevin O’Malley, Marie O’Neil, Polly Harrington, Michele Schmigel, Mary Bradley, Maureen Carknard, or Renee Trombley.
Preparing for the Holiday Season
The Hoosick Area Church Association (HACA) food pantry is stocking up needed supplies to assist over 200 families with food boxes for each of the holidays. With Thanksgiving and Christmas nearing, this is the time of year when the generosity of the community is vital.
This year, with inflation driving up food prices and supply issues leaving some shelves empty, the price of food is increasing and the availability is decreasing. The USDA supplies are smaller than they have been in past years as well. [Read more…] about Preparing for the Holiday Season
Annual Walter A. Wood Tractor Show
The Walter A. Wood Tractor and Agriculture Show is coming Saturday, October 1st. Come on over to Walter A. Wood Memorial Park in Hoosick Falls and check out all the antique and vintage tractors, horse-drawn farm equipment and implements, and contemporary machinery that will be on display from 9 am to 4 pm.
The Walter A. Wood Reaping and Mowing Company manufactured horse-drawn farm equipment right here in our village from 1865 to 1924, and sold machinery to farmers in Hoosick and as far away as the Middle East and Russia! The company was a big deal…world famous! It was Wood’s company that made Hoosick Falls a boomtown in the 19th century-—so big that it made us the largest village in the United States.
Come get a good, close-up look at antique tractors and antique horse-drawn implements made by the Wood Company and others, as well as hit-and-miss steam engines, some of which will actually be working. [Read more…] about Annual Walter A. Wood Tractor Show
Linda C. Evans – Obituary
Hoosick Falls – Linda Child Evans, 81, of Norwich, died Sunday, September 11, 2022 at Valley View Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She is survived by two daughters and two sons-in-law, Kelly and Richard Salinas and Tracy Vaughan and Paul Verrasto; two sons, Joshua and Matthew Clintsman; four granddaughters and one grand son-in-law, Catherine Vaughan Barber and Christopher Barber, Sarah Vaughan, Sophie and Phoebe Salinas; and two sisters, Sally Child Chirlin and Gail Child Szenes.
Born on December 2, 1940, in Norwich, to J.R. “Dick” and Elizabeth “Betty” Child, Linda graduated from Norwich High School and Penn State University. After college she settled with her husband Peter Clintsman in Hoosick Falls, NY, where she taught English in the high school for over three decades. She was a dedicated and creative teacher whose commitment to students extended well beyond the classroom. During her tenure she advised multiple student groups each year, coached girls sports teams, and voluntarily tutored students in a variety of subjects. Linda is remembered fondly by students as someone who was always ready to assist and support them. [Read more…] about Linda C. Evans – Obituary
Edward Ruditis – Obituary
Hoosick Falls – Edward Ruditis, 80, passed away on Monday, September 12 at the Glens Falls Hospital. He resided on Mechanic Street in Hoosick Falls and was the husband of the late Helen (Jones) Ruditis.
Edward was born on September 12, 1942, in Troy, NY, son of the late Edward J. and Jane (Malinowski) Ruditis. He attended schools in Watervliet and worked on the Town of Hoosick Highway Department until retiring several years ago. He was a communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church in Hoosick Falls. Edward enjoyed playing baseball, going to the movies, going to the park with his family, taking long walks, listening to country music, and home videos. [Read more…] about Edward Ruditis – Obituary
Richard S. Motsiff – Obituary
Hoosick Falls – Richard “Rick” S. Motsiff, 73, passed away on September 9, 2022. He resided on Saratoga Street in Hoosick Falls. He was born on January 21, 1949, in Hoosick Falls, son of the late Stanley and Zita (Govone) Motsiff.
Rick was educated at schools in Hoosick Falls and served in the United States Air Force. He was formerly employed at Oak Mitsui in Hoosick Falls until retiring. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to the casinos and time spent with family and friends. [Read more…] about Richard S. Motsiff – Obituary