Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by Bea Peterson
According to Maureen Marion of the Corporate Communications Postal Service the last business day at the Hoosick Post Office will be Thursday, July 3, as the Post Office must be out of the building by July 4. “This is a leased facility,” said Marion. “We will continue to work toward other solutions.”
by Steve Bradley
Stephen Colvin, 21 year old son of Craig Colvin and Melissa North, was this past winter in an accident while skiing in Maine with his college buddies. It was a tragic event, felt literally across the world. But good things can come from the most terrible of things. This past Saturday a great thing came from the tragedy.
by Bea Peterson
Three resolutions approved by the Village of Hoosick Falls Board last month were approved by the Hoosick Town Board at its meeting on Monday, June 9. These shared services resolutions were:
[Read more…] about Hoosick Town Board Action – Shared Services Agreements With Village Approved
McMahon Wins
by Steve Bradley
On two beautiful days last weekend, off road motorcycle racing events were held on Fish and Game Road in Hoosick. The road is on the west side of Potter Hill, just east of the Potter Hill Barn. The racing, a newer and popular format called JDay Racing, consists of 80 percent cross country, 25 percent motocross and an optional 15 percent X-Treme racing. The track was 3.5 miles long.
[Read more…] about Small Engines Draw Big Crowds In Hoosick Motocross
by Bea Peterson
“This has been a team effort,” said U.S. Congressman Chris Gibson on Monday at the opening of the new Rock Maple Farm production and storage site at 2112 Route 7 near the Pittstown/Brunswick line. “It is the very best of what federal, state, county and town governments can do working together. [Read more…] about County Economy On Rebound – New Bacon Business Opens
by Bea Peterson
On Saturday, May 17, 70 motorcyclists and their passengers signed up for the Annual Karen McGovern Motorcycle Poker Run. The event left from the St. Stanislaw Society, or Polish Hall, on Mechanic Street in Hoosick Falls, traveled through three states and returned for festivities at the Hall. Funds raised by the Poker Run are matched by the St. Stanislaw Society.
There will be a Veterans Resource Fair on June 19 from 2 to 8 pm at the American Legion, 150 Main Street, Hoosick Falls.
This event is open to all veterans and family members.
Organizations Attending
• Department Of Veteran Affairs
• Educational Opportunity Center
• Rens. County Veterans Affairs
• Wellcare Health Plans
• College of Saint Rose
• Employers
• Free Legal Aid
• Heroes At Home
• Disabled American Veterans
• Voice Of A Vet
For information call 518-545-6781 or go to www.heroesathomerensco.com.
HAYC3 is pleased to announce the Opening Reception for the Hidden Hoosick Community Photography Exhibit. It will take place downstairs at The HAYC3 Armory in 120gallery90, from 6 to 7 pm on Friday evening, June 20. Artists’ designs for the new HF Police Department shoulder patch will be on display as well.
The entire gallery will be filled with photographs of Hoosick and Hoosick Falls, all taken by the people of our community. Come to the gallery and find the one you took and see the images your friends, neighbors and co-workers took.
Imagine the walls of the long, narrow gallery hung with fabulous pictures. Each one is an individual’s interpretation of how she or he sees Hoosick. Or it’s a picture of something special to the photographer about the buildings, houses, fields, hills and hollows of our town and village. Some will show the bigger Hoosick picture – the sweeping hill views, horses running in the paddock, the bend in the river or a gorgeous village Victorian house. Some focus in on the details, like the gingerbread corbels on a front porch, the shingle patterns on a house, the expression on a cow’s face, the texture of sheep wool, the gears on farm equipment or the bark of a tree.
All the photographs were taken by Hoosick residents in the Town of Hoosick and the Village of Hoosick Falls. When put together in the gallery, they form a well rounded portrait of our community. What better way to celebrate the beauty and uniqueness of the Hoosick Community than through art created with the photographic vision of our residents?
The artists have agreed to sell their work. The sale price will be divided between the artist and HAYC3. HAYC3 will apply the funds directly to developing and supporting HAYC3 Arts programs for youth and adults.
Also on display is a special Hoosick Artists Guild project. For some time now, Hoosick Falls Assistant Chief of Police Harold McClellan has wanted a new shoulder patch design for the HF Police department uniforms, so several Hoosick Artists Guild members stepped up to the plate and have designed some options. Visitors to 120gallery90 and The Owl’s Nest on June 20 will have the opportunity to be a part of the process by voting for their favorite. The winning design will become part of the official Hoosick Falls Police uniform.
FunkintheTrunk At The Owl’s Nest
From 7 to 8 pm that same night is a free musical performance by FunkintheTrunk, the popular Bennington band famous for their toe-tapping, hand-clapping covers of 1960s and 70s favorites.
Hoosic River Paddle
There will be a Hoosic River Paddle on Saturday, June 21, at 9 am. Bring your kayak or canoe and paddle eight miles on the Hoosic River. We’ll put in at the NYS DEC public boat launch on RLT’s Hoosic River property in Eagle Bridge and take out downstream just before the Johnsonville Dam. This stretch is flat water with coves and marshy backwaters alive with birds and animal life.
Provide your own boat and PFD. Bring snacks and water. You need to be in good physical condition to negotiate about ¼ mile of dense water chestnut growth at the take out. The Hoosic River boat launch is approximately one mile west of Eagle Bridge on the north side of Route 67, at the DEC sign. The charge is $5, free for RLT members. You must preregister with Paul Schroeder at 518-674-2480 or pschroeder1@nycap.rr.com.
Stream Animals Of Rensselaer County: Workshop And Volunteer Opportunity
This workshop will be held on Saturday, June 21, from 9 am to 3 pm. Find out what lives in our local streams and assist a science research project on stream quality at the same time. Volunteers are needed to help sample the aquatic insects that indicate the degree of human impact on a stream. In this workshop, we will train you to sample streams in Rensselaer County as part of the research project. The New York Natural Heritage Program, in partnership with the Rensselaer Land Trust and the Hudson River Estuary Program, is conducting a year long project compiling data to assess stream quality in the Hudson River Valley. Our goal for the project is to make stream quality data available to those involved in conservation decision making, restoration, management and outreach activities.
On Saturday, June 21, there will be a morning presentation on the project, the aquatic insects living in streams and the method we will use to look for them. In the afternoon, we’ll visit a local stream and practice finding and identifying the insects. There will be an opportunity to assist with further stream sampling in Rensselaer County streams in July and August after participating in this workshop.
Please bring a brown bag lunch, water bottle, knee high or hip boots or shoes you don’t mind getting wet. There is no charge for this workshop. Contact Nick Conrad for the location of the workshop and more information and to register at nbconrad@msn.com or 518-279-1963.
Hoosick – Christian J. “Chris” Goodermote, 64, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. He had resided on Dundee Avenue in Hoosick, NY, with his loving wife and best friend of 45 years, Kathy (Baldwin) Goodermote.
Born on April 8, 1950, in Troy, NY, Chris was the son of Harold and Agnes (Ernst) Goodermote Sr. In 1967 he enlisted in the United States Army with the 101st Airborne Division and served in the Vietnam War. Chris was the recipient of a Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal, Air Medal, Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, two Overseas Bars, National Defense Medal and Expert Badge (M-16).
After working 33 years, Chris retired from Saint Gobain Corporation. He was known for his work ethic, tireless energy and dedication. Chris was an avid reader and a classic car enthusiast. He enjoyed the outdoors and gardening and had a passion for history. He was a family man and enjoyed endless hours with his grandchildren and “tinkering” in his garage.
Chris is survived by his wife, Kathy, his three children, Judith and husband Tracey Poissant of West Sand Lake, NY, Becky Goodermote and Christian and wife Kellie Goodermote all of Hoosick Falls, NY, two brothers, Harold Goodermote Jr. of North Hoosick, NY, and Ray Goodermote of Troy, seven grandchildren and many friends and extended family. Chris also leaves his furry companions who will miss him tremendously.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 13, at 5 pm from the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 4 pm until the start of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Town of Hoosick Historical Society through the funeral home.
