CiviCure and HAYC3 are proud to present The Rolf Max Sternberg 5K Road Race for Vibrant Communities, the annual race that celebrates Rolf Sternberg’s life (1945-2012) and legacy in Hoosick Falls, NY, and helps ensure we continue the community’s revitalization. The race will take place on Saturday, September 26 with a start time of 9 am in Wood Memorial Park on Main Street in Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about The Rolf Max Sternberg 5K Road Race In Hoosick Falls September 26
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Yo La Tengo Kicks Off World Tour At The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
Fresh off celebrating their 30th anniversary, Yo La Tengo will release Stuff Like That There on August 28 via Matador Records and will kick off their world tour in Troy at the Music Hall at 8 pm on Wednesday, September 23. [Read more…] about Yo La Tengo Kicks Off World Tour At The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
Walter A. Wood Tractor Show Coming To Hoosick Falls
The third annual Walter A. Wood Tractor and Agriculture Show will be held on Saturday, October 3 from 8 am to 5 pm in Wood Memorial Park on Main Street in the Village of Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about Walter A. Wood Tractor Show Coming To Hoosick Falls
HAYC3 Texas Hold’em Tournament
HAYC3 is offering Texas Hold’em on the first and third Friday of each month. The next dates are Friday, September 4 and Friday, September 18.
In Memoriam
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Photo tribute to Kieron Kramer, whose wit and writing will be missed. This picture taken by Trix Niernberger while visiting Rensselaer Land Trust’s Kinderhook Nature Preserve.[/private]
Solar Farm Moratorium Nixed
Committee Formed To Research Options
And Make Suggestions
Deb Alter
The Hoosick Town Board held an public hearing on Monday, August 24 to discuss the rise of solar farms in the Town. Supervisor Mark Surdam began by making clear that they were only talking about solar farms, not residential solar systems. Originally, a temporary moratorium on solar farms was suggested, but that option is now off the table. [Read more…] about Solar Farm Moratorium Nixed
Shaker Museum / Mount Lebanon To Hold Peace Weekend
The Shaker Museum|Mount Lebanon will host a weekend of events and programs to commemorate over 200 years of Shaker pacifism, Saturday, August 29 through Monday, August 31. The Mount Lebanon Peace Weekend will consist of readings, a brunch and facilitated discussion about Shaker pacifist history, a panel of speakers currently active in the peace movement, and a special walking tour. [Read more…] about Shaker Museum / Mount Lebanon To Hold Peace Weekend
New Business Growing In Hoosick Falls
by Deb Alter
Little Sprouts Baby Bump and Beyond, a children’s boutique offering pre-loved clothing, toys, furniture, baby gear, books, and more, opened on Saturday, August 1. The owner is Renee Parker (née Koronas), a graduate of Hoosick Falls High School (Class of ’02) and the mother of two children, aged four and eight and a half months. She has a degree in business and marketing from HVCC. [Read more…] about New Business Growing In Hoosick Falls
HFCS Bus Routes To Stay The Same Despite River Street Bridge Delays
The River Street Bridge has been under construction since early summer and was originally expected to be completed before the school year begins. Since school starts on September 8, and the bridge will not be finished, the Hoosick Falls Central School District has built in a four minute delay on that bus route to compensate. [Read more…] about HFCS Bus Routes To Stay The Same Despite River Street Bridge Delays
HFCS Presents “State Of The Schools” Report
by Deb Alter
Hoosick Falls Central Schools Board of Education Work Session, August 20 was an opportunity for the School Board, Superintendent, Principals and other key administrators to review the 2014-2015 school year, examine the data and anecdotal highlights, and use this information to plan for next year. [Read more…] about HFCS Presents “State Of The Schools” Report