Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
Third Lamppost Falls
by Bea Peterson
One of the final touches to the Route 22 project that tore up downtown Hoosick Falls for two years was the installation of attractive period style lampposts. The lampposts and the replacement trees lining the Historic section of the Village give it a unique charm. In a couple of instances they seem to attract cars as well. [Read more…] about Another One Bites The Dust
by Bea Peterson
Lynne Mango has worked at Upsy Daisy on John St. in Hoosick Falls for 12 years. Mariea Rousseau has had the business for sale for some time. Lynne looked around at other job opportunities and decided she loved working with flowers and she didn’t want a career change. “It was an amazing opportunity,” she said. “I like the spot and the customers. I just couldn’t see it close.” [Read more…] about Lynne Mango Takes Over Upsy Daisy
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I’m an investor in Hoosick Falls, and I have to say, I’m somewhat distressed about reading a story like “New Bar Causes Problems.” [Read more…] about Letter To The Editor – For Nightlife
For the fourth consecutive year, the Kids Helping Kids Toy Drive will take place in Hoosick Falls. This year Girl Scout Troop 1144 will be sponsoring this wonderful project. [Read more…] about Kids Helping Kids Toy Drive
Come one, come all! The Hoosick Falls Central School PTA is once again sponsoring Tiny Tim’s Holiday Gift Shop on December 4 and 5. [Read more…] about HFCS PTA Hosts Tiny Tim’s Holiday Gift Shop For Kids
There is a $10 early registration discount available, for Travel registrations only, until November 30. [Read more…] about Registration For The Spring Soccer Season Is Open
On Saturday, November 8, Hoosick Falls Girl Scout Troop #1144 learned what the phrase, “No Pain – No Gain” means when Pam Lawton, owner of Fitness Now in Hoosick, opened up her gym to the troop, helping them to earn their fitness badge. [Read more…] about Girls Scouts: No Pain, No Gain
St. Mary’s Academy Middle School Student Council is open to all sixth, seventh and eighth-graders and is moderated by Mrs. Prendergast. Last week the students held an election to select Student Council Board Members to facilitate meetings and events. The results are Mary Peters, Chairperson, and Nicole St. Onge, Anna Restino, Grace Delurey, Justin Lynch, Abigail Brown and Emily Martin, Board Members. Service is an important component of Student Council activities.
On Tuesday, December 9, at 6 pm, at the Falls Diner, the Kiwanis Club is having a guest speaker from X-Ray Optical Systems. Matthew Cusack, Director of Technology Development at XOS, will speak on world class analyzers developed by XOS to measure sulfur in diesel fuel and other related projects. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Kiwanis Club To Discuss Lead Testing For Toys
Hoosick Falls – Alvia Irma Sulpizi, 77, died Thursday, November 20, 2008, at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington, VT. She resided on Seward Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, and was the wife of the late John Sulpizi. [Read more…] about Alvia Irma Sulpizi
