The Bank of Bennington has announced the promotions of two long time employees. Lisa M. Prosper has been promoted to Assistant Vice President of Human Resources at The Bank of Bennington and Walter W. Callahan has been promoted to Assistant Vice President of Network Administration and Security.
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Hoosick Falls
Former WCW Building May Soon Be In County Hands
by Bea Peterson
The former WCW building at 1 Mechanic Street, one of two buildings on adjoining properties owned by JW Realty, may soon and finally belong to Rensselaer County.
The WCW company left the Mechanic Street building in the autumn of 2011 after a long battle over the building’s tax assessment. Because of the tax dispute, the building was to be taken over by the County for non-payment of taxes. Public opinion was that the building would soon be put on the market by the County. [Read more…] about Former WCW Building May Soon Be In County Hands
Armory Shines As A Result Of Volunteer Days
by Bea Peterson
“It was inspirational,” said HAYC3 volunteers and staff of the Volunteer Days crew that helped at the Armory on Saturday and Sunday, January 12 and 13. “People came with cleaning supplies, brooms, food, cookies,” said Jason Jensen. The volunteers were all ages, from kids to Seniors. “Whole families came,” Jensen added. Between the work crews from the Rensselaer County Jail and the 70 plus weekend volunteers, the building is being transformed.
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Learn To Skate – Registration For Local Skaters
The Hoosick Friends of Skating Club will hold skating lesson registration on Saturday, January 19, from 9 am to 1 pm at the Rcynolds-GiIchrest Skating Rink on Barton Avenue in Hoosick Falls. The Club offers 8 half-hour basic skills lessons in figure and hockey skating fundamentals following the United Stares Figure Skating Association’s “Skate With US” program.
Individuals must be 5 years of age or older to participate. Classes are held twice a week for four weeks on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings, starting Wednesday, January 23. The cost tor all 8 lessons is $40 for residents (Town/Village of Hoosick Falls) and S50 for non-residents. There will be a $10 discount tor families with three or more registrants.
For more information, please contact Sue Hyde, HFS Program Director at 518-686-3371.
Hoosick Lions Need Used Eyeglasses And Hearing Aids
The Town of Hoosick Lions Club would like you to know there are spots around town to drop off used eyeglasses and hearing aids in Lions Club boxes. Our organization brings hundreds of eyeglasses to Albany where they are repaired, tested and sorted by prescription and mailed to other countries. The need is great. We occasionally receive donated hearing aids as well, which are greatly appreciated. Our slogan is “We Serve.” If you have any questions on donations, please call Lion Judy Quackenbush at 518, 686-3016. [Read more…] about Hoosick Lions Need Used Eyeglasses And Hearing Aids
Clara Salluzzo
Hoosick Falls – Clara Salluzzo, 94, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2013, at her daughter’s residence in Glenmont, NY. Clara formerly resided on First Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, and was the wife of the late Joseph Salluzzo.
Born on June 13, 1918, in Johnsonville, NY, Clara was the daughter of the late Fred and Eva (Gibbons) Motsiff. She worked at the Specialty Company in Hoosick Falls for many years. In her retirement Clara enjoyed gardening, reading, knitting, sewing and cooking delicious meals for her family at her home. Clara will be remembered most as a devoted mother and grandmother. She dedicated her life to her family and will live on forever in the hearts of all who knew her.
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Village of Hoosick Falls Board Action – Three Month Trial Period For Existing Zoning Laws
by Bea Peterson
In October Hoosick Falls Village Mayor Matt Monahan asked Trustees David Borge and Jeremy Driscoll to review the Village’s zoning laws. At the January 8 regular meeting of the Board Borge reported that the 1992 amended law stated there would be no development in residential zones. Single houses that had been converted into duplexes or apartment houses prior to 1992 were grandfathered. However, since that law was put in place, several properties in the zone have added apartments. [Read more…] about Village of Hoosick Falls Board Action – Three Month Trial Period For Existing Zoning Laws
Hoosick Falls Police Blotter – December 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012
Saturday, December 1 – 9 pm – Investigation of a Domestic Dispute on Elm Street. Arrested for Criminal Mischief 3rd, Criminal Trespass 2nd, was 25 year old Isaiah Delnevo of 37 Perry Lane Cambridge, NY.
10:45 pm – Suspicious person on Classic Street
11:01 pm – Investigation of a possible intoxicated person on Elm Street
Sunday, December 2 – 3:12 pm – Investigation of a Domestic Dispute on Wall Street
9 pm – EMS on Danforth Street
Monday, December 3 – 4:51 pm – Investigation of a property damage auto accident on Mechanic Street
Tuesday, December 4 – 12:43 pm – arrested on a warrant was Jody Kocsis, age 39, of 838 Jackson Cross Road, Pownal, VT
1:36 pm – arrested on a warrant was Justin Duket, age 25, of High Street, Hoosick Falls
Wednesday, December 5 – 6:04 pm – Investigation of Criminal Mischief on Classic Street
2:30 pm – Investigation of Harassment on John Street
Thursday, December 6 – 9:58 am – Traffic Arrest on River Street. Arrested for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, No Seat Belt, was Cindy Martin, age 29, of 18 Applegate Drive, Bennington, VT
Saturday, December 8 – 1:45 pm – Investigation of Harassment on John Street
2:40 pm – Larceny Investigation on School Street
9:30 pm – Assist NYSP on a Domestic Dispute complaint on Shingle Hollow Road
9:34 pm – Arrested on Elm Street for unlawful Possession of Alcohol was Nathaniel Cain, age 20 of 37 Saratoga Street, Hoosick Falls
Sunday, December 9, 4:21 am – investigation of a Domestic incident on High Street. Arrested for Harassment 2nd was Jason Gardner, age 38
12 pm – Investigation of Criminal Mischief on Main Street
12:36 pm – Investigation of a Larceny on River Street
Monday, December 10 – 12:45 am – Investigation on River Street
8:58 am – Investigation of Criminal Mischief on Classic Street
1:32 pm – Check the Welfare on River Street
2:42 pm – Assist New York State Police on Buskirk-West Hoosick Road for a Domestic incident
4:38 pm – EMS on John Street
Wednesday, December 12 – 6:21 am – Investigation of a Stolen Vehicle on First Street
9:30 am – Investigation of a Domestic Dispute on Center Street
4:30 pm – Arrested for Stealing a motor vehicle and charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property and Grand Larceny 3rd was Jerry Niles, age 22, of 98 Cottrell Road
Thursday, December 13 – 11 am – investigation of Suspicious Activity on Third Street
Friday, December 14 – 12:33 pm – open door on Main Street
3:52 pm – Dispute on Hoosick Street
8:11 pm – Investigation of Aggravated Harassment on Church Street
Saturday, December 15 – 12:15 pm – Investigation of a property damage auto accident on Church Street. Arrested for Leaving the Scene of property damage auto accident, suspended License, No Insurance, was Christi Burdick, age 42, of 187 Church Street
11:33 am – investigation of a Domestic Incident resulted in the arrest of Dylan Thomas, age 22, of 49 Hoosick Street. He was Charged with Assault 2nd, Criminal Possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of marijuana
Sunday, December 16 – 2:40 am – Drug Possession arrest on Waldron Avenue. Christopher Dillon, age 44, of 66 Ridgeway Avenue Pittsfield, MA, was arrested for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana
Monday, December 17 – 10:09 am – Traffic Arrest. Arrested on High Street was Timothy Martin, age 37, of 13 Fiske Street, Hoosick Falls, for Aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle
10:23 am – Drug Possession arrest on Church Street. Christopher Campilongo, age 31, of 806 West Carpenter Hill Road, Bennington VT, was arrested for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana
Tuesday, December 18 – 1:40 am – Property Damage Auto Accident on Church Street
4:29 am – Assist New York State Police in Domestic Dispute on Rt. 67, North Hoosick
7:57 pm – Domestic Dispute on Mechanic Street. Arrested for Resisting Arrest, Obstructing Govt. Administration, Menacing 3rd and Harassment 2nd was Tyler Cusanelli, age 23, of 68 Mechanic Street, Hoosick Falls
11:33 pm – Domestic Dispute on Waldron Lane
Wednesday, December 19 – 1:11 pm – Found Property on Main Avenue
3:30 pm – Trespassing on Burchard Avenue
6:46 pm – EMS on Rogers Avenue
9 pm – Domestic Dispute on Carey Avenue. Arrested was Kevin Bugbee, age 23, of Carey Avenue for Criminal Possession of a weapon, Criminal Mischief 3rd and Reckless Endangerment 2nd
Thursday, December 20 – 5 pm – lock out on Hoosick Street
6:25 pm – car blocking Main Street
6:30 pm – Fraud Investigation on Ashley Street
Friday, December 21 – 8:57 am – Property Damage on Classic Street
9:43 am – Reckless driving on Church Street
Saturday, December 22 – 1:38 pm – Noise Complaint on Church Street
2:02 pm – Alarm on Center Street
2:29 pm – Domestic Dispute on River Street
1:15 pm – investigation on Carey Avenue
Sunday, December 23 – 8:10 pm – Domestic Dispute on Main Street
Monday, December 24 – 12:30 pm – Larceny on Elm Street
1:10 am – Active Burglary in Progress on Church Street
12:27 pm – Domestic Dispute on Church Street
4:10 pm – Domestic Dispute on Waterworks Road. Arrested for Violation of an Order of Protection was 57 year old Robert Bott of 57 Third Street, Hoosick Falls
8 pm – Landlord-tenant dispute on Saratoga Street
Wednesday, December 26 – 10:20 am – harassment on Church Street
12:57 pm – Domestic Dispute on Hoosick Street
Thursday, December 27 – 6:55 pm – Property Damage Auto Accident on Dale Street
7 pm – Follow up on Burglary Investigation – located stolen property on River Street
10:50 pm – Domestic Dispute on Burchard Avenue
Friday, December 28 – 2:32 pm – unwanted guest on Burchard Avenue
Sunday, December 30 – 4:15 pm – Domestic Incident – assist NYSP on Rt. 67
5 pm – Domestic Dispute on Sunrise Drive – assist NYSP
6:40 pm – Investigation on Main Street
6:46 pm – Check the welfare on Manton Street
Siena Basketball Players Visit St. Mary’s Academy
by Bea Peterson
At St. Mary’s Academy Tuesday morning students heard from Siena College Men’s and Women’s basketball players about the perseverance necessary to practice basketball many hours a week, play in basketball games and find time to study and keep up good grades. The players answered students’ questions, ran through some drills with them and then had a breakout session with girls and boys from grades three to eight. The visit ended with an autograph session for all the students, from kindergarten through grade eight.
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HFCS PTA January Family Movie Night
Hoosick Falls Central School PTA announces its January family night film series co-sponsored with the Hoosick Federal Credit Union. Here’s an opportunity for families to enjoy an outing free of charge. The movie scheduled is Dolphin Tale, described by film critic Roger Ebert as “a sweet, feel-good film about a boy who helps save a dolphin and how the dolphin then helps save him.” The film airs on Friday, January 25, at 6 pm in the High School auditorium. Doors open at 5:30 pm and drinks, popcorn and pizza will be for sale in the Elementary Cafeteria with the proceeds going to the Hoosick Falls PTA. This movie is rated PG (for some mild thematic elements).
The event is open to the general public, and school spirit items will be available for sale.