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Debate About Solar Installations Continues in Hoosick

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by Deb Alter

A Town of Hoosick Public Workshop was held on January 27 so that community members could voice their opinions on the impact commercial solar farms will have on the town’s landscape and on nearby property values, and whether the Town should opt out of the tax break given under current state law. [Read more…] about Debate About Solar Installations Continues in Hoosick

Lady Panthers Win League Title, Boys Are Co-Champs In 3-Way Tie

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by Steve Bradley

The 13-1 HFCS varsity girls sealed the deal for their second consecutive  Wasaren League crown last Friday when they defeated Tamarac on their home court. By not losing a game since a one point loss to Hoosic Valley on January 15, the Ladies cemented their hold on first place. Had the Panthers lost any game they would have tied Hoosic Valley. Hoosic Valley was lurking, one game back, just waiting for the Panthers to make a slip that never happened. In 2015, the Ladies used the league title as a springboard to earn their way to the state championship game. [Read more…] about Lady Panthers Win League Title, Boys Are Co-Champs In 3-Way Tie

Hoosick Town Board Action

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PFOA Becomes A Town Issue As PFOA Is Detected 

In Private Wells Just Outside The Village

by Deb Alter

The  Town has been working with the NY State Department of Health (DOH) to get private wells tested for PFOA. Results from the samples taken in November are in and are available on both the Town and Village websites. The DOH has taken many more samples in the past few weeks and they continue to update a map that they have developed showing the areas of concern. [Read more…] about Hoosick Town Board Action

HACA Free Tax Service Now Open

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The Hoosick Area Church Association (HACA), for the twelfth year, is offering free assistance to the public in preparing income tax returns through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance or VITA program. FREE tax preparation services from IRS-certified volunteer preparers. No cost, no catch!  Refund in as little as 10 to 14 days with direct deposit. [Read more…] about HACA Free Tax Service Now Open

Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation Chosen For Quality Of Care Study

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Submitted by Christa Caron, Activity Director

The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls is pleased to announce that we’ve been chosen to participate in The Foundation for Quality Care’s Long Term Care Customer Satisfaction Survey & Quality Improvement Project. [Read more…] about Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation Chosen For Quality Of Care Study

The Governor Steps In

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State Action Plan Lists PFOA As A Hazardous Substance; Declares Saint-Gobain Plant A State Superfund Site

by Deb Alter

Hoosick Rising held their monthly meeting on January 26 in the middle of a week when the water contamination issue was leading the news every evening and the prospect of an economic rebirth in Hoosick Falls seemed remote. But members of the group remained committed to their project and are hopeful that the water problem can be dealt with as soon as possible so that a positive trajectory for the community can be re-established. [Read more…] about The Governor Steps In