Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
submitted by Deirdre Towers
A hundred years ago, the locals in small town America pitched in to raise a barn, but in this era of global awareness, erecting a yurt may be cause for a gathering of foreigners. [Read more…] about Yurt Raised In Stephentown
An Eagle Bridge man ran into the back of another vehicle on Route 22 in North Hoosick last Saturday.
How To Find Funding For Your Business
A seminar on how to find funding for local business will be held at the HAYC3 Armory on September 14, 4 to 6 pm, led by SCORE Counselor Jean Andrick and Economic Development leader Briggs Buzzell. [Read more…] about “Hoosick Falls – Open For Business” Workshop
Guests at this week’s Kiwanis Club meeting were Co-Directors Mark Flory and Rachel Trombley who discussed the programs at Battenkill Community Services in Greenwich, NY. [Read more…] about Kiwanis Autism Walk Donation
By Doug La Rocque
“When we add these sites to the Superfund National Priorities List, we ensure they are cleaned up for the benefit of the community.” It was with these words Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt announced Monday, July 31, the plant at 14 McCaffrey Street would be among several around the nation added to the list. [Read more…] about EPA Adds Saint-Gobain’s McCaffrey Street Site To The Federal Superfund List
The demolition and removal of the Oak Mitsui building on lower First Street progresses more each working day. The building is completely down with the exception of one small wall. [Read more…] about Mitsui Building Continues To Disappear
Board Discusses Proposed Capital Project; Hires New Teachers
by Alex Brooks
The Hoosick Falls School Board held a workshop session on July 27 to discuss the Capital Project which will be put to a vote in October, seeking the approval of the residents of the District. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls School Board
submitted by Dianne Hosterman
Requests for backpacks are running far ahead of previous years with a month yet to go before school opens. Sign-up sheets are still available at the HACA Food Pantry at 26 John Street, as well as all HACA churches, Hoosick Falls Central School and St. Mary’s Academy. [Read more…] about HACA Back-2-School Boost Supplies Needed
submitted by Sabrina Bornt
Congratulations to the 10u Hoosick Falls Fury – 2017 Hudson-Mohawk League Champions!! These girls worked so hard all year and it all paid off in the final games of the season on Monday, July 24. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Fury Softball Team Is Hudson-Mohawk League Champions
The Hoosick Democrats’ Barbecue at the Polish Hall on Thursday July 27 was well-attended. [Read more…] about Hoosick Democrats Hold Barbecue At Polish Hall
