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New Legislation On Abandoned Buildings Hoosick, Rensselaer County, Other Agencies Work Together To Solve Difficult Problem Of Worthless Real Estate

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by Deb Alter

Senator Kathy Marchione, Chair of the Senate’s Local Government Committee, has announced that her bi-partisan legislation to help local communities address the growing challenge of abandoned buildings has been unanimously passed by the New York State Senate. Hoosick Falls is one of the communities that could benefit from this legislation. It still needs to be passed by the State Assembly. [Read more…] about New Legislation On Abandoned Buildings Hoosick, Rensselaer County, Other Agencies Work Together To Solve Difficult Problem Of Worthless Real Estate

Join Hoosick Falls CSD Jazz Band At The Great NY State Fair

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The Hoosick Falls Central School Jazz Band is once again venturing out to The Great New York State Fair! On Saturday, August 29, a group of 25 students, ranging in age from 9th grade through 12th grade, will travel to Syracuse to perform. This year will be the fourth time they’ve done so. They will perform twice, at 2 pm and 4 pm in the Empire Theater. [Read more…] about Join Hoosick Falls CSD Jazz Band At The Great NY State Fair

LifeLong WellBeing Opens In Hoosick

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by Bea Peterson

Eileen Kopsaftis’ goal is to help people live well and pain free. She is trained and qualified in a variety of programs that makes that goal possible. Kopsaftis, a physical therapist for more than 20 years, has had a lifelong interest in nutrition. She has managed to combine all her knowledge to offer individuals and families opportunities to improve their lives through functional science, diet and lifestyle intervention. She does not take health insurance, but offers affordable prices for everyone. [Read more…] about LifeLong WellBeing Opens In Hoosick

Solar Farm And Signs Show Need For Joint Meeting

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by Bea Peterson

At the recent Town Board meeting a combined meeting of the Zoning, Planning and Town Boards was scheduled for Tuesday, July 28 at 6:30 pm at the HAYC3 Armory. Two applications at the Town of Hoosick Planning Board meeting on Monday, July 20, gave an indication of why such a meeting might be helpful to applicants looking for project approval.  [Read more…] about Solar Farm And Signs Show Need For Joint Meeting

The Full Tilt Boogie Music Festival In Pownal, Vermont Will Rock The Region On August 22

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Green Mountain Live! has announced Jiminy Peak, Bromley Mountain, and Popular Ski Resorts will sponsor The Full Tilt Boogie Music Festival, to be held on August 22 in Pownal, Vermont. [Read more…] about The Full Tilt Boogie Music Festival In Pownal, Vermont Will Rock The Region On August 22

Cambridge Historical Society And Museum Open For Summer Season

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The Cambridge Historical Society & Museum located at 12 Broad Street in Cambridge, New York,  is now open for tours on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 1 to 3 pm, or by special appointment.  The “House”, as it is called, was built in 1869 and was established as the Historical Society in 1929.  [Read more…] about Cambridge Historical Society And Museum Open For Summer Season

Hoosick Falls Police Officer In Fight For His Life

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by Bea Peterson

Nick Colaneri has wanted to be a police officer his entire life. A 2008 graduate of Cambridge Central School, Nick has an associate’s degree in Criminal Justice from Hudson Valley Community College and a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from SUNY Albany. He also paid his way to, and completed, training at the Police Academy. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Police Officer In Fight For His Life

Hoosick Town Board Action

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by Bea Peterson

Revaluation Discussed

Hoosick Town Supervisor Mark Surdam brought up the subject of a Town and Village property revaluation at the Town Board meeting on Monday, July 13. Surdam said the idea had been discussed at the last Hoosick Rising meeting and it is something that should be seriously considered. He pointed out that it has been 35 years since one has been done in the Town and 50 years since one has been done in the Village. [Read more…] about Hoosick Town Board Action

Laurin Re-Elected HFCS Board President; Helft is VP

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by Alex Brooks

At the Hoosick Falls School Board’s Organizational Meeting on July 9, Rick Ferrannini nominated Greg Laurin for another year as President of the School Board, and Laurin was unanimously elected. Because current vice president Rick Ferrannini had made it known that he did not wish to be the Vice-President of the Board this year, Laurin nominated John Helft as VP, and he was unanimously elected. Both were sworn in, as was Clerk Pam Cottrell and Superintendent Ken Facin. [Read more…] about Laurin Re-Elected HFCS Board President; Helft is VP