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Hoosick Falls

Show Your Support For The Pumpkinpalooza

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Community businesses, individuals and organizations are invited to show their support for the Second Annual Hoosick Pumpkinpalooza by becoming a sponsor. This family-friendly community event, organized by the Hoosick Area Youth Center & Community Coalition, will take place on the weekend of September 24-26  in and around the Village of Hoosick Falls.
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Hoosick Falls Girl Scouts Selling Strawberry Shortcake

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Girl Scouts of Hoosick Falls will be selling strawberry shortcake at the Community Band Concerts this summer; the concerts are held every Wednesday night starting at 7:30 pm on the Village green in Hoosick Falls. The shortcake booth will be staffed by a different troop each week and all proceeds benefit local Girl Scout programs and events. If you like our cookies, come try our shortcake! We guarantee you will enjoy!
We will also have forms available for any girls or adults interested in learning more about Girl Scouts.

EC Golf Scramble Approaching Fast

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The 5th Annual EC Golf Scramble will be held Saturday, August 14, at the Hoosick Falls Country Club. This event is a benefit to support youth participation in sports activities in the Town of Hoosick.  To date the fund has supported multiple children in the community who need financial assistance while allowing the support to remain anonymous. All that is required is a phone call or letter to a member of the Carknard family with a brief description of what is needed.
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Men’s Thursday Night League At HFCC Wrap Up

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It’s getting tight at the top of Division One in the HFCC Men’s Thursday Night League. With two weeks remaining the team of Brad Eastman, Mike Hickey and Tyler Myers are tied at eighty-two points with George Smith and Paul Haynes. Three points back with a total of 79 is the team of Peter Martin and John Giargiari.  Steve Wilson and Jim Decker remain in the hunt with 77 points.
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Girls Growing Strong And Healthy At GS Camp

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The Sports complex at Hoosac School will once again host the Hoosick Falls Girl Scout camp from August 2 – 6. Its sports field will be full of activities that teach girls to become strong and healthy. Any girl in grades 1 through 6 in September may attend this camp. The camp times are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 am to 3 pm. On Thursday camp runs from 9 am to 6 pm with all girls in grades 4 to 6 staying for a cookout and sleep-over, weather permitting.
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NYS Sportsman Education Program

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The Pioneer Fish & Game Club will be hosting the NYS Sportsman Education Program. This course is needed to obtain a NYS hunting license. The course will be on Thursday, August 12, 5:30 to 9:30 pm and Saturday, August 14, 8 am to 4pm. Attendance is required at both sessions. Pre-register by calling Gary at 686-4072 or Don at 686-4767 after 6 pm.

Unstable Slope On Route 22 Leads To Eminent Domain Acquisition In Hoosick Falls

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by Bea Peterson
The Hoosick Falls Village Board meeting on Tuesday, July 13, began with a Public Hearing on the acquisition by NYS DOT of the house and property at 38 High Street. Four NYS Department of Transportation gentlemen were on hand to discuss the project. [Read more…] about Unstable Slope On Route 22 Leads To Eminent Domain Acquisition In Hoosick Falls