by Bea Peterson
On December 23, 2008, the Hoosick Area Church Association purchased the former Credit Union building on lower John St. HACA had been renting the facility for the past year. [Read more…] about HACA Property Purchase Complete
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Pittstown Defensive Driving Class
There will be a six hour defensive driving course at the Pittstown Methodist Church Hall, Saturday, February 7, from 9 am to 3:30 pm. This course saves up to 4 points off your license and 10% off insurance rates for three years. The cost is $35. Call Mike at 663-5651.
Robert W. Lohnes
Hoosick – Robert W. Lohnes, 70, of Mapletown in Hoosick, NY, died Monday afternoon, December 22, at his home with his loving family at his side, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Arron T. Burdick
North Hoosick – Arron T. Burdick, 73, of Junction Road, North Hoosick, died on Saturday, January 17, 2009, at the Gulf Coast Medical Center in Panama City, FL, after a brief illness. [Read more…] about Arron T. Burdick
Amendment Named For Horse Killed In Hoosick
by Kieron Kramer
The brutal killing of the bay Skye, owned by Dawn Feathers, in her stall on Hill Road in Hoosick prompted County Legislators Lester Goodermote and Stan Brownell to introduce a resolution at Tuesday night’s Rensselaer County Legislative session calling for the State to strengthen Buster’s Law, a law which, several years ago, established the felony category of aggravated cruelty toward animals.
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Burglary Suspects Captured In Hoosick
NYS State Police news release
On January 8 the NYS Police in Brunswick executed a search warrant at a residence located on Telford Road in the Town of Hoosick, as a result of an ongoing investigation into several burglaries that had occurred in the area. As a result, police seized the apparent proceeds of several reported burglaries.
Weir Foundation Gives $11k To Hoosick Area
by Bea Peterson
Before presenting checks totaling $11,000 to Hoosick area organizations, Weir Foundation representative Norma Brenenstuhl asked Hoosick Town Historian Phil Leonard to review the life of Harry Weir for award recipients.
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Town Of Hoosick Board Action
North Hoosick Fire Department Installation Banquet
by Bea Peterson
Volunteer fire fighters often have no idea what they will find when the respond to a call. This was well illustrated by North Hoosick Fire Department Chief Alan Bornt when he chose to give his annual report through a large screen presentation. The presentation showed cars on their sides, upside down, against trees and in buildings. There was even a trapped dog rescue. The scenes of accidents and fires clearly illustrated what the volunteers are up against time and again. [Read more…] about North Hoosick Fire Department Installation Banquet
Reynolds-Gilchrest Skating Rink Opens
Weather conditions have finally cooperated and the Reynolds-Gilchrest Skating Rink is opened for the season. Registration for skating and hockey lessons offered by Hoosick Friends of Skating will be held on Saturday, January 17, from 9 am to 1 pm at the Rink. To register, you must be at least five years of age.