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Honeywell Will Test Neighboring Homes For VOCs After They Are Found In Groundwater At Former Hoosick Falls Facility

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by Alex Brooks

In the course of its investigation of PFOA contamination at its industrial sites in Hoosick Falls where PFOA was used, Honeywell has found levels of several Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) exceeding federal standards in groundwater at a site on lower John Street owned by the company and formerly used by its predecessor companies. [Read more…] about Honeywell Will Test Neighboring Homes For VOCs After They Are Found In Groundwater At Former Hoosick Falls Facility

Boys Secure Wasaren League Title

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by Steve Bradley

The Hoosick Falls Panthers secured the 2016-17 league championship when they defeated the Mechanicville Red Raider Friday evening. The win was the 15th win out of 15 league games and gave HFCS the league title for the fourth year in a row. The Panthers have had at least a piece of the title seven out of the last nine years.

HF 56 – Spa Catholic 37

Evan McCart looks for somewhere to pass Tuesday evening against Spa Catholic. The Panthers defeated the Saints. The Panthers will compete in the upcoming sectionals after seeding is done later this week.
Photo by Steve Bradley

Tuesday, February 14 at HFCS. HF 17-3, L 16-0; SC 10-10, L 8-8. It was Senior Night for the Panther boys. Seniors Alex Haynes, Aaron Tomczak, Hez Stephenson, Hayden Smith, Jake Restino and Jordan Case played their last regular season game of HFCS basketball. In the game, Hoosick Falls jumped out to a 15-7 first quarter lead and from there led the entire game. The pesky Saints hung in there about 10 to 12 points behind through much of the second and third quarters before dropping back almost 20 points. Guy Milliman scored 16 points, Alex Haynes had 13, Jon Kempf had 11 and Evan McCart dropped in 10. Connor Farrington led the Saints with 14 points. The Hoosick Falls JV won 37-35 in overtime. Junior varsity head coach Chris Fleming had another stellar season with his boys, producing a 15-1 league record and 18-1 overall.

HF 47 – Mechanicville 38

Friday, February 10 at Mechanicville HS. HF 16-3, L 15-0; M O 9-10, L 8-7. The Panthers held Mechanicville to single digit scoring in the second and third quarters to hold a 35-28 end of third quarter lead. Evan McCart scored 16 points to lead the team, Guy Milliman added 14 points.

Bossoni Rolls Perfect Game, But Panther Bowlers Lose League Championship Match To Fort Edward

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submitted by James Lynch

Senior co-captain Jon Bossoni was perfect as he led the Hoosick Falls Bowling Team to their highest single game total of the year, 1288, on Friday afternoon, February 10. [Read more…] about Bossoni Rolls Perfect Game, But Panther Bowlers Lose League Championship Match To Fort Edward