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Village of Hoosick Falls Board Meeting – No Burning

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by Bea Peterson
The Hoosick Falls Village Board meeting on Tuesday, June 12, began with a Public Hearing on Local Law No. 1. When the hearing closed, the Board voted to approve the Law which prohibits the burning of garbage, rubbish and refuse and regulates open burning and recreational fires within the Village. [Read more…] about Village of Hoosick Falls Board Meeting – No Burning

Rensselaer County Legislature – Polish Hall Recognized On 100th Anniversary

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by Kieron Kramer
At its meeting on Tuesday evening the Rensselaer County Legislature passed a resolution commending the Society of St. Stanislaw, “The Polish Hall,” in Hoosick Falls upon celebrating its one hundredth anniversary. The resolution says, “Consistent with the duty of this Legislative body to recognize the contributions and achievements of organizations of service to Rensselaer County, we praise with respect and admiration the Society of St. Stanislaw as it reaches an important milestone.”
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Hoosick Falls 10U And 12U Mid-Season Softball Tournament

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submitted by Gary Funck
The 3rd Annual Hoosick Falls 10U and 12U mid-season softball tournament was held on June 8 – 10. The mid-season tournament was started to allow all league players the chance to play in a fun and competitive style tournament. The weather turned out great; the games were very competitive; the parking lots were packed, and the parents and spectators in attendance were treated to excellent softball games.
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An Interesting Armory Auction

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New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner RoAnn M. Destito announced that a public auction for the Schenectady Armory at 125 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, will be held on Tuesday, July 24. The auction will be held in Room 110, Schenectady City Hall, 105 Jay Street, at 11 am with registration to begin at 10. Complete property details including photos, legal and reference documents and auction requirements can be found at www.nysstore.com and clicking on “Surplus Property.” The minimum bid  is $180,000.
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Local Students To Graduate From TVHS

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Students from Germantown to Schalmont, Hoosick Falls to Schoharie will walk down the aisle next week following four years of shaping the future of education.
The 28 students are members of Tech Valley High School’s second graduating class and have helped the school’s faculty and staff shape the future of education in the region and beyond.
The local TVHS students expected to graduate are Dallas Carr from New Lebanon, Corey Doughty from Berlin, John Hendricks II from Berlin and Nate Moseley from Hoosick Falls.