Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
County Executive Jimino Again Slams Unfunded State Mandates In Her State Of The County Address
By Doug La Rocque
One week after three term legislator Lester Goodermote announced his retirement due to health concerns, the Rensselaer County Legislature last Thursday night appointed Hoosick Town Board member Jeff Wysocki as his replacement in District 5. [Read more…] about Hoosick’s Jeff Wysocki Appointed To The Rensselaer County Legislature
by Alex Brooks
At its regular March Board of Education Meeting, the Hoosick Falls School District rolled out the second draft of its proposed budget for next year. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls School District Makes Budget Cuts
by Steve Bradley
Senior Kelly Pine was named Most Valuable Player of the Wasaren League for the 2016-17 season. Pine led the Panthers to the 2017 sectional semifinals and has been an intregal part of the HFCS girls basketball team since she was an eighth grader. [Read more…] about Pine Named Wasaren League MVP
By Jackolyn Houghton
On Saturday, March 18 an impressive and humble 97 year old John R. Tweedy was able to hold a book signing for his first ever published children’s book. [Read more…] about A Man And His Dream: John Tweedy’s New Book
submitted by Brian Bushner
School districts in New York State are required to annually test for lead and test results taken at Hoosick Falls CSD earlier this year indicated areas that were in need of remediation. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls CSD Remediates Lead In Potable Drinking Sources
submitted by Brian Bushner
Hoosick Falls Elementary School has finalized the process for Kindergarten registration and screening for the 2017-2018 school year. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Central School Kindergarten Registration
by Jackolyn Houghton
Hoosick Supervisor Mark Surdam said thanks to the efforts of Senator Marchione and her staff, the Town of Hoosick has been notified that it will be awarded a grant through the Dormitory Authority of the State of NY (DASNY) of $975,000 to install a refrigeration system at the Reynolds/Gilchrest Skating Rink. [Read more…] about Hoosick Gets $975,000 Grant For Refrigeration At Ice Skating Rink
By Jackolyn Houghton
The frigid cold temperatures on Saturday March 11 were no match for the high spirits of St. Patrick’s Day revelers, as both residents and visitors of Hoosick and Hoosick Falls celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a parade and IrishFest. [Read more…] about Frigid Temperatures Can’t Dampen St. Patrick’s Day Spirit
A vehicle went off the south side of Route 7 Monday morning, resulting in one man being taken to Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. [Read more…] about Vehicle Leaves Route 7
Lester Goodermote To Retire From County Legislature
Cites Health as Factor in Stepping Down in District 5
