by Bea Peterson
Mara Murphy of Berlin spoke at the Hoosick Falls Village Board meeting Tuesday evening, December 8. She requested permission from the Board to use the meeting room during the daytime to test individuals interested in being 2010 Census Takers. The Board approved her request. [Read more…] about Temporary Jobs Available As Census Takers
Hoosick Falls
Santa Comes To Hoosick Falls
Putting Some Muscle Into It
Letter To The Editor – Veterans Thank Cambridge Hotel
Dear Sir:
This letter is sent to recognize and thank the Cambridge Hotel for offering a free buffet dinner to any veteran on this past November 11. [Read more…] about Letter To The Editor – Veterans Thank Cambridge Hotel
St. Mary’s Academy First-Graders Decorate Tree For Museum
Annual Band Concert December 16
The Hoosick Falls Community Band will hold its 27th Annual Holiday Concert on Wednesday, December 16, at 7:30 pm at the First United Church, Presbyterian on Main St. in Hoosick Falls.
Band leader Bill Gaillard said this year’s program will include a lot of sing-a-longs, the “Hallelujah Chorus,” “March of the Toys,” an Irving Berlin Christmas medley, “Brazilian Sleigh Bells,” “O Holy Night,” “Here Comes Santa Claus” and many more beloved holiday songs.
One Answer To The Economic Downturn: Shared Work
by Bea Peterson
Ask anyone and they will tell you it has been a tough year economically. From housing to retail to manufacturing, everyone is feeling the pinch. Unemployment in New York State in July was 8.7%. Fortunately, New York State is one of 17 states that has a Shared Work Program that benefits businesses and their employees.
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It’s A Grave Business
Uncovering And Restoring The Past
by Bea Peterson
More than a year ago Joe Ferrannini decided on a career change. “I was still young enough to have a new career,” he said, “and I find this work much more gratifying.” Ferrannini cleans and restores old cemetery markers. His business is called Gravestone Matters. Though he’s new to the job as a professional, he has restored gravestones in abandoned cemeteries as an amateur for several years. [Read more…] about It’s A Grave Business
St. Mary’s Holiday Cabaret
American Legion Christmas Party
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 40 along with American Legion Post 40 will hold its annual Christmas party on Sunday, December 13, at 1 pm at the post on Main St. All members are invited along with a guest. If you wish to make reservations or get tickets, please call Marilyn at 686-4703 or Susan at 686-0717.