by Bea Peterson
The Village of Hoosick Falls Board meeting began with a twist Tuesday evening, September 13, when Mayor Matt Monahan called the Board into Executive Session at the start instead of the end. They returned ten minutes later and the Mayor announced that Marie Bushey had resigned as Village Clerk, effective August 12. His next announcement, he said was bitter-sweet. Ann Bornt resigned as Village Trustee and assumed the part time position as Village Clerk, effective August 15. Bornt previously held the position of Village Clerk for 25 years.
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Propane Storage Tank Placement On River Street Approved
by Bea Peterson
On Tuesday evening, September 13, the Hoosick Falls Zoning Board approved the placement of a 400 gallon propane storage tank on the property and residence of Carlton Coon at 71 River Street. [Read more…] about Propane Storage Tank Placement On River Street Approved
12th Annual Karen McGovern Volleyball Tournament
by Bea Peterson
It has been more than 12 years since the 30-something feisty, vivacious Karen McGovern lost her valiant battle with cancer. On Saturday, September 10, her family and friends once again shared stories of the quirky, caustic attorney they loved so much.
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Third Annual Harvest Moon Dinner To Benefit Hoosick Area Youth
Join the Hoosick Area Youth Center & Community Coalition (HAYC3) for a fabulous celebration of the area’s bountiful harvest at the 3rd Annual Harvest Moon Dinner on Saturday, September 24. Reservations are now being accepted for this event which will be held at the Youth Center, 115 Church Street, in Hoosick Falls, from 6 to 11 pm. [Read more…] about Third Annual Harvest Moon Dinner To Benefit Hoosick Area Youth
Laura H. Lohnes
Hoosick Falls – Laura H. Lohnes, 102, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2011, at the Hoosick Falls Health Center in Hoosick Falls, NY, with her loving family at her side.
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Stratton Expands Custom Butchering Business
by Bea Peterson
Greg Stratton has taken the plunge. What started out as a part time business last fall has become his full time job. He has purchased all the necessary equipment, and construction is almost complete on his processing facility next to his home. Stratton does on site slaughtering of farm animals raised for meat, then brings the animals to his Pine Valley Rd. building for custom butchering. He also processes wild animals.
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Saint–Gobain Sponsors HooRWA Bike Ride
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 7th Annual Hoosic River Ride that took place on August 20th, 2011 to benefit the Hoosic River Watershed Association.
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Hoosick Falls Girl Scouts Commemorate September 11 With A Remembrance Quilt
Girl Scouts of Hoosick Falls wanted to do something special to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the September 11 attacks and that’s how the idea of a “Freedom Means” quilt came to be.
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British School Of Ballet Enters 35th Year
This will be the 35th year Miss Olivia has operated the Ballet School located at 120 Church St. in Hoosick Falls. Miss Olivia has always taught all of her classes and still does. Not only does she teach ballet, she teaches Irish step dance, tap, Scottish highland dance, including the Sword Dance, and gymnastics.
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Register Now For Pumpkinpalooza 5K
Registration is open for the Hoosick Pumpkinpalooza 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 24, 2011. The race is sponsored by Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics. Start and finish is in Wood Park on Main Street in Hoosick Falls. The course runs through the Village of Hoosick Falls and includes hills, turns and a lovely stretch along the Hoosic River. The race will be held rain or shine.
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