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Carbon Filtration Plans Sent To County Health Department for Approval
submitted by Brian Bushner
A test of the water at the Hoosick Falls School District’s bus garage has found PFOA in the water at a concentration above the EPA Provisional Health Advisory level. The bus garage is 1.2 miles from the School District’s main campus. The water at the school does not have PFOA in it. It is tested regularly, and it is clean. [Read more…] about PFOA Found In Well Water At HFCSD Bus Garage
School Board Postpones Capital Project; Budget Process To Begin Next Month
February Mindfulness Conference Will Explore Social-Emotional Education
by Deb Alter
After the January 21 HF School Board meeting was called to order, members of the Hoosick Falls Senior Chorus performed two songs for the Board and the audience that they had sung at Carnegie Hall, “Ave Maria” and “O Holy Night.” [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls School Board Action
Large Turnout For Feed Your Soul-Feed Your Neighbor Event
submitted by Aelish Nealon
Nearly 300 community members turned out for HAYC3’s “Feed Your Soul, Feed Your Neighbor” event at the HAYC3 Armory last Friday. Over 275 servings of 8 varieties of mac-and-cheese were served with attendees also enjoying an art and photography show and live music provided by James Tennyson. Portions were served in a take-home hand-painted mug designed by community members while they lasted. [Read more…] about HAYC3, Hoosick Community Raise Funds For Those In Need
Hoosick Falls Community Band mourns the loss of our trombonist and vocalist, Judy Hoag. [Read more…] about HF Community Band Mourns Loss Of Longtime Member
Millie (Arnold) Buck celebrated her 90th birthday Sunday, January 24 with a party at the North Hoosick Fire Department. [Read more…] about Millie Buck Celebrates Her 90th Birthday
The Hoosick Falls Credit Union Annual Meeting will be on Wednesday evening, February 24 from 6:30 until 8:00 pm. [Read more…] about Hoosick FCU Annual Meeting
submitted by Brian Bushner
Hoosick Falls Elementary School has finalized the process for Kindergarten registration and screening for the 2016-2017 school year. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Central School Is Ready For Kindergarten Registration
Hoosick Falls Will Be Nominated As A
Superfund Site
by Alex Brooks
An informational meeting held at the Hoosick Falls Central School on Thursday, January 14 gave those attending an overview of what is known about PFOA and about the specifics of the PFOA contamination of the Hoosick Falls water system. [Read more…] about Large Contingent Of State And Federal Scientists Talk About PFOA At HFCS Forum
A fire in an old wooden lean-to portion of a barn on the Wysocki farm was quickly extinguished by firemen Monday evening. The fire was growing quickly and could have been much worse had it not been stopped when it was. [Read more…] about Quick Response Saves The Day At Hoosick Fire
Hoosick Falls High School midterm and Regents testing starts Tuesday, January 26 and runs through Friday, January 29. There will be no classes except for Monday, January 25. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls High School Midterm And Regents Testing
