by Bea Peterson
Hoosick Falls Mayor Matthew Monahan and Trustees Paul K. Haynes, Jr. and John Hickey are running on the Progressive Party ticket for a second term. Riccardo DiDonato is also on the ticket, running for a third term. Thomas Restino is running again for Village Justice.
The Taxpayer Party has cross-endorsed the Mayor, Justice Restino and Trustees Haynes and Hickey. Their candidate for Trustee is Sharon Davendonis.
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Local News
Stephentown ZBA Is Lead Agency On Motocross
by David Flint
The Stephentown Zoning Board has named itself the lead agency in an environmental review regarding the motocross park proposed for a site in the southern end of the town off of Webster Hill Road. At a public hearing on February 3 several people spoke up in favor of the Board as lead agency. There was no opposition. [Read more…] about Stephentown ZBA Is Lead Agency On Motocross
Rensselaer County Legislature – Community Spirit Recalled
by Kieron Kramer
The family of John “Jack” Dwyer came to the Rensselaer County Legislative Chamber on Tuesday evening to receive copies of the resolution that was passed in his memory at last month’s meeting. Former Hoosick Falls Mayor Don Bogardus accompanied Jack’s son Phillip and his wife Vicki into the well of the Legislature where District 5 Legislators Stan Brownell and Lester Goodermote made the presentation.
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Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department Meetings 1939-1941
transcribed by Rik McClave
Transcribed from the minutes of meetings of the first three years of the Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department are the minutes of the SVFD for meeting #2 & #3.
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Letter To The Editor – BOE Member Supports The Bus Drivers
To the Editor:
After being made aware of the situation on 1/19/11 with the bus drivers deciding not to drive due to the icy weather that morning, I now have had the opportunity to review all the facts that have been shared with me. This included having the opportunity to hear both sides of the story from individuals who were directly involved. [Read more…] about Letter To The Editor – BOE Member Supports The Bus Drivers
Sarah Anne Goldstein Weds Kevin Wade Moss
Sarah Anne Goldstein and Kevin Wade Moss were united in marriage on Sunday, October 3, 2010, at the top of Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort in Hancock, MA. The 4 o’clock ceremony was performed by Justice of the Peace Amy Lindner-Lesser.
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Morgan’s Artillery At the Stephentown Historical Society
by David Flint
Although the subject of Civil War re-enactor Mac McEvilly’s very entertaining talk at the Stephentown Historical Society Monday night was Morgan’s Artillery, a unit in the Union Army’s 155th New York Volunteers, part of the Irish brigade known as Corcoran’s Legion, McEvilly as a re-enactor portrays both Union and Confederate soldiers. [Read more…] about Morgan’s Artillery At the Stephentown Historical Society
PVMCC News
PVMCC would like to extend a warm and heartfelt thank you to Byron and Susan Dawes and family for creating and donating their time to cook an Appreciation Breakfast for our Veterans. The food and atmosphere was enjoyed by all who attended. We hope to do this again next year.
Square Dance Rescheduled
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Grafton Fire Department Breakfast With A Mission
The Grafton Volunteer Fire Department along with the Grafton Ladies Auxiliary will be holding an All You Can Eat Buffet Breakfast on Saturday, February 26, from 8 to 11 am at the Grafton VFW – Fire Hall on South Road (County Route 85). Belgian waffles, pancakes, French toast, sausage gravy and biscuits, eggs (made to order), bacon, sausage, home fries, toast, orange juice, coffee and milk are on the menu. Cost is $8 per adult, $4 per kid 12 and under and free for kids 5 and under. We look forward to serving you! This month there will be a bake sale to benefit a Ukrainian family.
Upcoming Events At Stephentown Memorial Library
• Batik Inspired Accent Pillow – On Monday, February 21, at 12:30 pm, Casey Southard will show you how to make your own batik inspired accent pillow. The beauty of batik has inspired fabric artists throughout the ages. Learn a little about Batik’s rich history in Africa and Asia. By using an alternative medium, we will eliminate the hazards and time investment of the traditional hot-wax method without losing the special batik appearance. [Read more…] about Upcoming Events At Stephentown Memorial Library