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Mary Carelli Alonzo

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Mechanicville/Hoosick Falls – Mary Carelli Alonzo, 89, of Viall Avenue, Mechanicville, NY, died early Thursday morning, May 17, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Troy, NY, after a brief illness. Born in Hoosick Falls, NY, on July 13, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Lena Liporace Carelli. Mary, along with her husband of almost 72 years John A. Alonzo, had lived in Bennington, VT, for years and owned and operated the Bennington Bowling Lanes and Drive-In Theater for many years. [Read more…] about Mary Carelli Alonzo

Hoosick Makes The Airwaves

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by Bea Peterson
Hoosick and Hoosick Falls made the airwaves last Friday, May 11, when WGNA’s Sean and Richie Show broadcast live from the Falls Diner. Fans turned out to greet them and spend time listening to the show. The Diner was jumpin’! Hoosick Falls was chosen as the first site to visit in May on the program’s Small Town Tour. [Read more…] about Hoosick Makes The Airwaves

Hoosic River Riverfest Is On May 26

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Riverfest, the annual celebration of the Hoosic River sponsored by the Hoosic River Watershed Association (HooRWA), will be held at Cole Field on the Williams College campus from 11 am to 4 pm on Saturday, May 26.  Admission is $5 in advance and $7 at the gate per person. Children 10 and under will be admitted free.
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Hoosick Board Passes Resolution Supporting HAYC3 Takeover Of Armory

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by Bea Peterson
It took less than 10 minutes for the Hoosick Town Board to pass a resolution supporting takeover of the Armory by the Hoosick Area Youth Center And Community Coalition (HAYC3). The special meeting was held at 7 pm on May 8. It was open to the public, but there was to be no public comment. Several members of the HAYC3 Board were in attendance.
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