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Hoosick Eateries Show Overwhelming Support For “A Taste Of Hoosick”

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Staying connected to the community and recognizing that going hungry is a reality for many local families, Hoosick area eateries are quickly signing up to showcase their favorite dishes at “A Taste of Hoosick” to benefit the Food Pantry of the Hoosick Area Church Association. The event will be held on Sunday, September 20, from 4 to 7 pm at the Hoosick Falls Country Club.
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Local Businesses Show Support for First Hoosick Pumpkinpalooza

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Community support for the first Hoosick Pumpkinpalooza has been very strong, judging from the number of local businesses who have decided to sponsor the event. Most major sponsorship opportunities have been taken and additional support in the form of donations and volunteers continues to be received daily. The festival is being planned for the weekend of September 26.
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Backyard History Video To Be Aired Next Week

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On Tuesday, September 8, Wednesday, September 9, and Thursday, September 10, The Backyard History Video for 2009 will be broadcast on cable Channel 16 at 7 pm. This year’s topics include Charles Cheney, local banker and philanthropist who donated the money to build our public library, William Thomas, Congressman and Pharmacist, and  Henderson Van Surdam, musician, coach and sports writer. [Read more…] about Backyard History Video To Be Aired Next Week

Baking Contest Part Of Fall Frolick At The Barnett Homestead

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The Barnett Homestead at the Bennington Battlefield New York State Historic Site will celebrate the beginning of the autumn season with a Fall Harvest Frolick on Sunday, September 20, from 11 am to 3 pm. The event will feature a number of family-oriented activities and demonstrations, including tours of the Homestead.
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Girl Scouting Needs You

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Girl Scouting may be the perfect place for you. Girl Scouting is a way for girls to build confidence and courage through activities, leadership programs, community service, teamwork, travel and much more. Adult volunteers in the program share skills, enthusiasm, experience and values. And together they find a path to a better future.
Why not become a Girl Scout or an adult volunteer?
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Republican Candidates For Election In Hoosick

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submitted by Cindy Mattison
A Republican caucus for the purpose of selecting candidates to run in the November election for the Town of Hoosick was held on Monday, August 3.   Nominated to run on the Republican line are the following: Keith Cipperly, Town Supervisor, Louis Schmigel, Town Council, Jeff Wysocki, Town Council, Sue Stradinger, Town Clerk, Thomas Restino, Town Justice, and Bill Shiland, Town Highway Superintendent.
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