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Independent Audit Of HFCS Finances Gets Highest Rating

 by Deb Alter

The first order of business at the September 17 HFCSD Board meeting was the Annual Independent Auditor’s Report. Alan Walther, the representative of the Bonadio Group presented the report to the Board. He said the process and the report were lengthier than usual because of some new criteria and requirements from the State. The report was excellent, giving the District an “Unmodified Opinion,” which is the highest rating possible and means that the District is in complete compliance in all areas of the audit with no deficiencies. Board Member John Helft asked Walther if it was unusual for a district to get a totally clean audit, and Walther replied that it is, and that HFCS is “head and shoulders above with the extra-curricular accounting.” [Read more…] about HFCS School Board Action

Cheney Library In Hoosick Falls And Grafton Community Library Receive State Grant Money For Upgrades

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By Doug La Rocque

The Office of NYS Assemblyman Steven McLaughlin has announced that seven libraries in his district have recently received the monies from grants that were awarded last year for various infrastructure and cosmetic improvements.   [Read more…] about Cheney Library In Hoosick Falls And Grafton Community Library Receive State Grant Money For Upgrades

Sternberg 5K Race Enjoyed By All

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by Steve Bradley

Sixty runners signed in for the Third Annual Rolf Max Sternberg 5K Race for Vibrant Communities on a beautiful Saturday morning. Some racers ran to win, some ran against their previous times and some walked just to do it. Regardless of why they competed, everyone enjoyed the race. The race followed the prescribed route approved by the Village, starting at the corner of High and Munsell Streets, and ending at Wood Park. [Read more…] about Sternberg 5K Race Enjoyed By All

HFCS Senior Awarded National Merit Scholarship Letter Of Commendation

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Hoosick Falls High School senior Jeffrey Brewer recently received a Letter of Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Program for outstanding performance in the Preliminary SAT / National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. [Read more…] about HFCS Senior Awarded National Merit Scholarship Letter Of Commendation

Brown’s First Anniversary Party To Benefit HF Policeman Nick Colaneri

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The Brown’s Brewing Company’s Walloomsac Taproom, situated in a beautifully renovated 19th century mill along the Walloomsac River in Hoosick Falls, will celebrate its first anniversary on Saturday, October 10 from 3 to 9 pm. This special evening will benefit Hoosick Falls Police Officer Nick Colaneri who is battling cancer. [Read more…] about Brown’s First Anniversary Party To Benefit HF Policeman Nick Colaneri