Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by Bea Peterson
On November 11, following the recommendation of the Development Committee, the Hoosick Area Church Association approved a motion to purchase the former Hoosick Falls Credit Union building at 26 John Street as the HACA Community Service Center. HACA has rented the building and has been using it for the HACA Food Closet and VITA Tax Services for the past year. [Read more…] about HACA To Buy Food Closet Space
by Bea Peterson
Jim Martinez who lives with his family in the Thorpe Block and has businesses in the same building on Church St. complained to the Village Board at Tuesday evening’s Board meeting about the noise and profanity coming from the recently opened Half Time bar across the street. The urinating and vomiting in the adjoining parking lot was extremely offensive, he said. “What is the law, and what can be done?” he asked. [Read more…] about New Bar Causes Problems
by Bea Peterson
A chill wind swept through Wood Park at 11 am on November 11 as members of the Hoosick American Legion, politicians and about 30 citizens recognized the sacrifices of our veterans. [Read more…] about American Legion Honors Veterans
by Bea Peterson
Third grade teacher Terri Burdick is a member of the Elks. The Elks Club, she told a packed auditorium Monday morning, is dedicated to helping Veterans. For many years, in that capacity, Mrs. Burdick has spearheaded a program that recognizes them on the eve of Veterans Day. The entire elementary school gets involved in this outstanding program. Students and teachers dress in red, white and blue, and there’s plenty of singing. Hearing an auditorium of elementary kids belting out “Proud to be an American” will warm any heart. [Read more…] about HFCS Elementary School Honors Veterans
On November 1, in Mechanicville, NY, joined by friends and family, Tim McCart was inducted into the Troy Bowling Association (TBA) Hall of Fame Class of 2008 in the Achievement Category. Tim is the first bowler from Barbecue Recreation in Hoosick Falls to be inducted for Achievement. [Read more…] about Tim McCart Inducted Into Troy Bowling Association Hall Of Fame
St. Mary’s Academy congratulates its newest graduate, Mr. Casimir Waitekus. Mr. Waitekus was born in 1922 and proudly attended St. Mary’s Academy through grade 8. [Read more…] about It’s Never Too Late
A genealogical workshop sponsored by the Ondawa-Cambridge, Cpt. Israel Harris/ Gen. John Williams and Willard’s Mountain Chapters, Daughters of the American Revolution, will be held Saturday, November 22, at the First Baptist Church, 29 West Main Street, Cambridge, NY, from 10 am to 1 pm. [Read more…] about Three DAR Chapters To Sponsor Genealogical Workshop
Hoosick – The bell tolled for MR1 Frederick C. Brenenstuhl, Jr. on Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at the Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY. He was the son of the late Frederick C. and Gertrude (Rudd) Brenenstuhl of North Petersburgh, NY. [Read more…] about Frederick C. Brenenstuhl, Jr.
by Alex Brooks
HAPPY, the Hoosick Area Partnership for Parents & Youth, has recently announced that they have been awarded a three year grant from the U.S. Department of Education for implementation of a mentoring program. The grant is for a total of $369,000 over the three years. [Read more…] about HAPPY Receives A $369,000 Three Year Grant
On Wednesday, November 12, at the Town Offices in the State Armory, Janet Kennedy, Executive Director, of Lakes to Locks Passage, will be meeting with Town of Hoosick Supervisor Marilyn Douglas and Village of Hoosick Falls Trustee Ric DiDonato to discuss plans to promote the historic, natural and cultural significance of the area. [Read more…] about Lakes To Locks Meeting In Hoosick Falls
