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Village Of Hoosick Falls Board Action

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Borge And Hickey Shake Hands, Pledge To Move
Forward Together On Water Issue

by Deb Alter
Emotions were running high at the June 15 Village Board meeting, as the water issue is still at the forefront.
Michael Hickey, the Hoosick Falls resident who had originally discovered the PFOA in the Village water, spoke during the public comments section of the meeting. He said that after much thought, he realized that he had been unfair to the Board. [Read more…] about Village Of Hoosick Falls Board Action

Stardusters Open Bandstand Music Season In Wood Park

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Hoosick Falls own “Big Band”, known as The Stardusters will present their annual concert in the Wood Memorial Park Bandstand on Wednesday, June 29, at 7:30 pm. This eighteen-member band performs big band style music from all periods. The Stardusters offer the music to anyone doing wedding receptions, anniversaries and other functions. Information about the band for such events can be obtained by calling Bill Cottrell at 518-686-5026. [Read more…] about Stardusters Open Bandstand Music Season In Wood Park

Michelle Culver Is PTA Founders’ Day Award Winner

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submitted by Paula Kamperman
The Hoosick Falls Central School PTA annually seeks nominations to honor community members who make outstanding contributions to the well-being of children and youth. This year’s award recipient is Michelle Culver, fourth grade teacher at Hoosick Falls Central School. [Read more…] about Michelle Culver Is PTA Founders’ Day Award Winner

HAYC3 Offers Texas Hold’em

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A Texas Hold’em game will be held on Friday, July 15 at the HAYC3 Armory. Newcomers and experienced players are all welcome. Doors open at 6 pm, with play beginning at 6:30.
The buy-in is $40 with an option for one $20 rebuy and $10 for High Hand. The HAYC3 Armory is located at 80 Church Street on the corner of Elm Street in historic downtown Hoosick Falls, N.Y.
For more information, call 518-686-9050 or visit the HAYC3 website:  www.hayc3.org.

HAYC3 Continues It’s “Under The Stars” Outdoor Movie Series

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Join HAYC3 on Sunday, July 3 for a free showing of The Princess Bride, at Wood Memorial Park, beginning at dusk.
The movie is “A classic fairy tale, with swordplay, giants, an evil prince, a beautiful princess, and yes, some kissing (as read by a kindly grandfather).”
It’s a fun, feel-good, free night for the whole family.

Town of Hoosick Board Action

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Hoosick Town Board Backs Water And Sewer Expansion Study
by Deb Alter
The Town Board unanimously passed Resolution #57 of 2016 at its regular Town Board meeting on June 13. The resolution will allow the Town to work with the Village of Hoosick Falls on the feasibility of extending water and sewer into areas of the Town and to share the cost of the Proposal for Engineering Services as presented by MRB Group that would be used to seek funding through NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC). The combined cost of the studies (one for water, one for sewer) is $46,000, of which the Town will pay half. Supervisor Mark Surdam signed the agreements with MRB at the meeting. [Read more…] about Town of Hoosick Board Action

Duck Derby On The Walloomsac River Raises Funds For St. Mary’s Academy

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The Quack is a three-year old community tradition held at Brown’s Walloomsac Brewery in Hoosick Falls, NY. The duck race is a fundraiser for St. Mary’s Academy, which will be celebrating their 125th Anniversary this summer. [Read more…] about Duck Derby On The Walloomsac River Raises Funds For St. Mary’s Academy