The Third Annual Hoosick Pumpkinpalooza is a little over a month away and teams are already preparing for the exciting Punkin’ Chunkin’ competition. Last year five teams participated and the competition was intense. The crowd loved the spectacle and cheered wildly when the event was won on the final shot. Organizers are hoping the excitement was contagious and even more teams join the fun this year.
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Bar-B-Q Bowling Leagues Are Starting
The Bar-B-Q Recreation, in Hoosick Falls, is starting its bowling league season soon. There are openings for teams and individuals, both men and women. If you are interested in bowling, please call Jack Fitzsimmons at 518-686-5751.
Hooisck Falls Thrift Store Extra Hours
The local Thrift Store will be open special hours on Saturday, August 27, during the First Annual Hoosick Hometown Days. The store will be staffed by local Girl Scouts and open from 10 am to noon.
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Ondawa-Cambridge Chapter, DAR, Luncheon Meeting
On Friday, September 2, at noon, the Ondawa-Cambridge Chapter, DAR, will gather for the first time this year at the Cambridge Hotel for a luncheon meeting. The program will be presented by Barbara Green, Recording Secretary of the Chapter, who will give a report on her attendance at the Continental Congress National Conference held in Washington, D.C. this past June.
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WCW Will Leave Hoosick Falls
by Bea Peterson
On Wednesday, August 10, John C. Wilkinson of WCW, Inc. in Hoosick Falls made good on his statement to this reporter last week and released a statement that announced the future move of his company. It will move to either Manchester, VT, or North Adams, MA.
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Water And Paving At The Village Board Meeting
by Bea Peterson
At the Tuesday, August 9, regular meeting of the Hoosick Falls Village Board Mayor Matt Monahan said the Village will be reading water meters between August 19 and 22. He expects bills will be sent to residents by September 9 at the very latest. These will be the first bills Village residents will receive that reflect the amount of water households actually use.
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Rensselaer County Legislature – Hoosick Falls Property Turned Over To Neighbor
by Kieron Kramer
At its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 9, the Rensselaer County Legislature turned over the property at 43-45 Center Street in the Village of Hoosick Falls to Thomas P. Dooley, Jr., the owner of the adjacent real property. All Dooley has to do is demolish the building on the parcel at his own expense. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislature – Hoosick Falls Property Turned Over To Neighbor
Hoosick Falls Scout Soaring With The Eagles
The Eagle rank was first awarded in 1912 and represents a ten year commitment on the part of the Scout. Some other recipients have included Neil Armstrong and 10 of the 11 other astronauts to walk on the moon, Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton, President Gerald Ford, Secretaries of Defense Robert Gates and Donald Rumsfeld, Film Director Stephen Spielberg and Marriott CEO J.W. Marriott. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Scout Soaring With The Eagles
The St. Mary’s Academy Class Of 1971 Reunion
Historic Boards At HFHC
The always popular annual exhibit of Historic display boards has returned to the Hoosick Falls Health Center. Depicting area scenes of days gone by, they were designed and crafted by Philip Leonard, Town Historian, and Charles Filkins of the Louis Miller Museum. [Read more…] about Historic Boards At HFHC