Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by Alex Brooks
At the August 8 meeting of the Hoosick Town Board, Jeff Wysocki told the Board The Solar Committee, which consists now of only himself, Andy Beaty and Adria Diel, has completed its Report offering recommendations for regulation of solar installations. [Read more…] about Solar Committee Completes Its Report
by Alex Brooks
The Hoosick Falls School Board released its State of the Schools report at its August 11 meeting, and the tone was quite different from that of some of these presentations in the past. Schools Superintendent Ken Facin said, “We have some concerns.” [Read more…] about State of the Schools Report Is Out
Lawmakers Are Expected To Hear From Government Officials And Other Experts
Public Also Will Be Given The Opportunity To Tell Their Personal Stories And Offer Comments
New York State Senate Health Committee Chairman Kemp Hannon (R-C-I,Nassau) and Senate Environmental Conservation Committee Chairman Tom O’Mara (R-C, Big Flats) have announced that the hearing examining PFOA drinking water contamination in the Hoosick Falls area will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, August 30, at the Hoosick Falls High School, 21187 NY-22, in Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about Senate Announces Hoosick Falls Water Quality Hearing To Be Held August 30
By Doug La Rocque
The approach of Labor Day weekend may signal that the close of summer is near, but not the end of summer fun. [Read more…] about 197th Annual Schaghticoke Fair Opens Wednesday Aug. 31
Saturday, September 17, 4 – 7 pm. Celebrate the 225th Anniversary of the Town of Petersburgh with an afternoon of chicken barbecue and folk music by musicians who performed at the Fox Hollow Folk Festival. [Read more…] about Fox Hollow Festival Remembrance And Chicken Barbeque
Rensselaer Plateau Alliance invites the community to Andy Spence’s presentation about the Fox Hollow Music Festival, an annual Petersburgh tradition from 1966 to 1980, at the Sand Lake Town Hall on September 8. [Read more…] about Andy Spence Speaks About Petersburgh’s Fox Hollow Music Festival
Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino along with other county officials and representatives of County Departments will be on hand at the Schaghticoke Fair to both offer services and provide information on programs and services available to County residents. [Read more…] about Information And County Services Available At Schaghticoke Fair
Submitted by Kevin O’Malley
The 3rd Annual Walter A. Wood Tractor & Agriculture Show in Hoosick Falls, will be held October 1 in Wood Memorial Park in Hoosick Falls. This unique celebration of tractors features antique and rare tractors, and vintage farm equipment. [Read more…] about Walter A Wood Tractor Show Slated For October 1
Boy Scout Jay Betit visited The Hoosick Falls Kiwanis Club to accept a donation from the club. [Read more…] about Boy Scout Betit Visits Kiwanis
In remembrance of the tragic events that happened on September 11, 2001, the Town of Hoosick Emergency Services will be holding a 15th anniversary 911 Memorial service on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at 4:30 pm in Wood Park in the village of Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about 911 Memorial Service – 15th Anniversary
