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Dennis Flynn To Speak At Hoosick Falls Memorial Day Event

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Dennis Flynn of Stage Road, Buskirk, will be guest speaker at the Hoosick Falls Memorial Day Celebration, following the annual parade on May 30. Flynn served as a staff sergeant in the US Army, Army Reserve and the Army National Guard.
Sergeant Flynn served two tours of duty in Vietnam as a helicopter crew chief with the 101st Airborne Division and in support of Army Special Forces. [Read more…] about Dennis Flynn To Speak At Hoosick Falls Memorial Day Event

Hoosick Republican Giffy’s Chicken BBQ

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The Town of Hoosick Republican Party will sponsor a Giffy’s Chicken BBQ on Thursday, May 26, at the Grand Union Parking lot from 4 to 6 pm. Tickets cost $10 each and can be purchased from any Committee member or by calling the number below. There will be limited amount of extra meals, so order soon. We always sell out early.
Pick up will begin at 4 pm. Eat a delicious hot meal barbecued on the premises with all the fixings and best of all – no cleanup. As always, we thank you in advance for your support. For tickets or more information, please call 518-322-8685 or 686-5992.

Walter A. Wood Alumni Reunion

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The Walter A. Wood Alumni Reunion will be held on Saturday, June 11, at the Pittstown, NY, Volunteer Emergency Corps Building. Dinner will be served at 12:30 pm.  Special classes to be recognized are the graduating classes of 1961, 1951, 1941 and prior years. Any graduate who has not received a letter and is interested in attending, please contact Mrs. Janice Tate at 518-686-7036.  Reservations close on June 1.

Merrily We Roll Along A Poignant & Moving Story

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Review by Alex Brooks
Hubbard Hall has opened a new production of Merrily We Roll Along, a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Despite its upbeat title, it’s rather a sad story, with the lead character making a series of bad decisions that estrange him from those he loves, and make himself and them miserable.
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Armory And Sports Complex Topics At Hoosick Board

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by Bea Peterson
At the Hoosick Town Board meeting on Monday evening, May 9, Councilman Mark Surdam said Board members have begun getting feedback on the Town staying in or leaving the Armory. He said, “Recently there was a huge issue in Berlin that completely divided the community. I don’t want to see that happen here. We can respectfully agree to disagree. We have to keep the ball rolling and do what’s best for the majority in the Town.”
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Heartfelt Goodbyes For Berlin And Stephentown Families

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by Kieron Kramer
At one point during the Rensselaer County Legislature’s presentation period on Tuesday evening Chairman of the Legislature Martin Reid of West Sand Lake said, “This was quite a winter, and it seems like we’ve lost an awful lot of friends.” The Legislature’s presentation period is an act of community where Rensselaer County citizens are recognized for their achievements, commended for selfless acts and memorialized for a life well spent. [Read more…] about Heartfelt Goodbyes For Berlin And Stephentown Families

Hoosick Falls Clean-Up Day And Block Party Is This Saturday

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Come be part of a community effort to do a little spring cleaning in the Village of Hoosick Falls this Saturday, May 14. The Hoosick Area Youth Center and Community Coalition (HAYC3) has organized a large group of volunteers to support this effort, but more volunteers are needed. Even if you only have an hour of time to donate, please help.
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