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Hoosick Board Makes Decision On Armory In Dramatic Meeting

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by Bea Peterson
The Town of Hoosick regular Board meeting on Monday, March 11, reeked of drama. More than 80 people attended the session. The crowd was there because they were certain some sort of decision regarding the Armory would be made. They were right. The meeting began with the usual bits and pieces. The large crowd was quiet and orderly.
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Rensselaer County Legislature – Prominent Grafton And Babcock Lake Resident Honored

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by Kieron Kramer
The family of Charles Hamill of Grafton entered the well of the Rensselaer County Legislature on Tuesday night to receive copies of the resolution passed last month that memorialized him. Charles J. “Charlie” Hamill died on January 23, 2012.
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HAYC3 – A Community Conversation

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HAYC3 will be hosting a Community Conversation on Thursday, March 22, at 6:30 pm at HAYC3. This community conversation will consist of an eclectic panel of individuals who have helped youth in different stages of their transition into adulthood, a transition which is challenging for both kids and their parents. Join us to hear first hand stories of how different families have successfully helped their child navigate choices, set clear goals and define a path for personal success.
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Thomas J. Barton

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Johnsonville – Thomas J. Barton, Jr., 85, of Johnsonville, NY, died Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at his life-long home. He was the beloved husband of Beverly (Salisbury) Barton for nearly 55 years. He is pre-deceased by his parents, Thomas and Mary (Dorr) Barton, his son, Thomas Barton, his sisters, Geraldine Barton and Alice Tate, his brother, Gerald Barton, and his son-in-law, Michael Buvarsky.
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Woman Rescued From Walloomsac River

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by Bea Peterson
Deputy Matthew Trolio of the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call at 2 am, Friday, March 2, and assisted in the rescue of a woman who had fallen into the Walloomsac River on Factory Hill Road in Hoosick. Her upper body lay on the bank while her lower body remained in the River. [Read more…] about Woman Rescued From Walloomsac River

HAYC3 To Investigate Armory Take-Over

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by Bea Peterson
At the start of a special Town of Hoosick Board meeting on February 29 Supervisor Keith Cipperly announced that the Hoosick Area Youth Center And Community Coalition (HAYC3) was willing to take over the Armory.
This week HAYC3 Executive Director Aelish Nealon said HAYC3 hasn’t met as a Board yet, but she believes there is interest in the building. “HAYC3 is a community driven organization,” she said. “It makes sense to ask us to investigate the idea, and we are happy to do so.” The full Board will meet on March 26. “We will take our time and do due diligence,” she added.
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Roy Hand Is Grand Marshal Of The Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade

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Roy Hand of East Hoosick was chosen to be the 2012 Grand Marshal of The Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade. Roy will lead the parade and will be honored at the Irish Festival after the parade.
Roy was born to Elizabeth Boose Hand and George Hand. Roy’s father George was the youngest of 9 children born to James and Mary Fitzpatrick Hand, who immigrated to the United States in the 1860s from the area of Kilkenny, Ireland.
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