There is still time to register for the Hoosick Area Youth Center & Community Coalition’s Annual Youth Basketball Program. This fun, recreational program, geared toward improving skills and teamwork through weekly practices and league games, is open to boys and girls from kindergarten through eighth grade.
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Hoosick Area Community Artists Guild
All are welcome to join the newly formed Hoosick Area Youth Center & Community Coalition (HAYC3) Artists’ Guild. The guild is a grassroots effort to gather amateur and professional artists, art enthusiasts and art patrons in the Hoosick area. The goal is to share artistic knowledge, discuss each artist’s work, develop a means to show work, discuss new materials and trends, develop communal art projects and provide insight for continued individual growth and development. To learn more, contact Aelish Nealon at 686-9050.
William R. Douglas
Hoosick – William R. Douglas, 64, passed away on Thursday, November 3, at the Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY. He had resided on Route 22 in Hoosick, NY, with his wife Marilyn (Keyes) Douglas.
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Caroline C. Drake
Hoosick – Caroline C. Drake, formerly of Bovie Hill in Hoosick, NY, died peacefully November 2, 2011, at The Centers For Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington, VT. Miss Drake was born in Hoosick Falls on March 22, 1915; she was the daughter of Henry and Mary (Bovie) Drake. [Read more…] about Caroline C. Drake
Community Alliance Church Mission Trip To The DR
Five Hoosick Falls residents from the Community Alliance Church traveled with five others from the Pine Knolls Church in South Glens Falls, NY, to the Dominican Republic the week of October 22. Team members ministered in Punta Cana and various churches near San Pedro. [Read more…] about Community Alliance Church Mission Trip To The DR
Three Races For Office In Hoosick
by Bea Peterson
Incumbent Republican Keith Cipperly is running for a second term as Hoosick Town Supervisor. He is opposed by former Hoosick Falls Mayor Democrat Laura Reynolds. Democrat Bob Ryan is seeking his eleventh term as Hoosick Councilman and Republican Mark Surdam is seeking his third term. They are opposed by first time Republican candidate Bruce Patire and former Hoosick Falls Village Trustee Democrat Marie O’Neil. Town Justice Dick Whalen is running unopposed.
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Hoosick Grange News
It was Grange night on October 26. Master David Cornell conducted the business meeting. After reports from the different committees, David was also in charge of the Lecturer’s program. His theme was Halloween. This is the time for fall colors, red and black. David gave out papers with the word Halloween, and we had to make as many words out of it as possible. This is a time of parties and trick or treat, lots of games and bobbing for apples. He told us about black cats, witches, bats, spiders and Count Dracula. Halloween is also known as All Hallows Eve. Tootsie Rolls were the favorite candy given out. [Read more…] about Hoosick Grange News
Best Halloween Costumes In Hoosick Falls
Most of the fours inches of snow that fell in Hoosick Falls Saturday night was melted by the time costumed folks arrived in Wood Park for the Annual Halloween Parade at 6 pm. Turnout looked pretty good and the costumes were as clever a ever! [Read more…] about Best Halloween Costumes In Hoosick Falls
Hoosick Cemetery Fall Clean Up
Notice is hereby given that seasonal and unsightly decorations should be removed from all lots in the Hoosick Cemetery on or before November 13. Please take all refuse with you. Do not dump debris over the fence or leave it on cemetery grounds – By order of the Trustees, Hoosick Cemetery Association.
Hoosick Board Reviews 2012 Budget
by Bea Peterson
On Monday evening Hoosick Town Councilmen had their first opportunity to review the 2012 budget presented to them by Town Supervisor Keith Cipperly. The budget workshop began at 6:30 and concluded three hours later. By that time everyone was chilled to the bone as there appeared to be no heat in the room. It may have been due to a furnace failure or to the fact that the Town is now responsible for heating and lighting the huge building.
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