by Bea Peterson
In March 2006 the Hoosick community was devastated when Dougherty’s Restaurant, a landmark in the Village since 1870, burned to the ground. [Read more…] about Dougherty Funds Given To Community
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HACA Property Purchase Complete
by Bea Peterson
On December 23, 2008, the Hoosick Area Church Association purchased the former Credit Union building on lower John St. HACA had been renting the facility for the past year. [Read more…] about HACA Property Purchase Complete
Spaghetti And Meatballs With Hope
Aaron and Tracy (Hatch) Lawrence from 2nd St. lost their home and animals on Sunday, December 28, due to fire. Please help us support this local family!
Hoosick Falls Health Center Busy With Holiday Events
The holidays were a busy time for the residents at the Hoosick Falls Health Center. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Health Center Busy With Holiday Events
Hoosick Falls Board Meeting: Hall Street Homes Flooded Again
by Bea Peterson
In the absence of Mayor Laura Reynolds, Deputy Mayor Matthew Monahan and members of the Hoosick Falls Village Board tried once again to answer questions presented by Hall St. resident Winifred Restino and adjoining property owner Pam Benkoski. Restino said she spent Christmas morning bailing three inches of water from her cellar. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Board Meeting: Hall Street Homes Flooded Again
Weir Foundation Gives $11k To Hoosick Area
by Bea Peterson
Before presenting checks totaling $11,000 to Hoosick area organizations, Weir Foundation representative Norma Brenenstuhl asked Hoosick Town Historian Phil Leonard to review the life of Harry Weir for award recipients.
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Reynolds-Gilchrest Skating Rink Opens
Weather conditions have finally cooperated and the Reynolds-Gilchrest Skating Rink is opened for the season. Registration for skating and hockey lessons offered by Hoosick Friends of Skating will be held on Saturday, January 17, from 9 am to 1 pm at the Rink. To register, you must be at least five years of age.
St. Pat’s Parade
Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 14, as the date for the Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Fest. [Read more…] about St. Pat’s Parade
Grant Writing To Win
The Hoosick Area Partnership for Parents and Youth is sponsoring a grant writing workshop on January 29 from 9 am to 3 pm. The workshop, at the Hoosick Community Youth Center, will assist people to sharpen their grant writing skills, learn the how-to’s of finding what grants are available to meet their needs, learn the proposal elements and how to package the proposal. There is no charge for this service.
