February 19, Saturday – Backyard Birding at 11 am with Bob Davis. Learn the basics of backyard birding and bird feeding in winter. You’ll participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count! Pre-registration preferred. the cost is $2 per person. Meet at the Grafton Lakes State Park Office.
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Local News
Hazel Burdick Stanley
Berlin – Hazel Burdick Stanley, 78, a resident of Brimmer Jct. Road in Berlin, NY, for 47 years, died on Sunday, February 6, 2011, at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT. She had resided at the Hoosick Falls Health Center, Hoosick Falls, NY, for the last seven months.
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Everett L. Fairclough
Hoosick – Everett L. Fairclough, 75, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2011, at the Hoosick Falls Health Center after a brief illness. He had resided on Albany Street in Hoosick, NY, with his wife of twenty-eight years, Eleanor S. Fairclough.
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Patrick J. Galvin
Hoosick Falls – Patrick J. “Bloop” Galvin, 68, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2011, at the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington, VT. He had formerly resided on Center Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, with his wife of thirty-seven years, Anna (Chaplin) Galvin. [Read more…] about Patrick J. Galvin
Berlin Ends Long Time Arrangement With Taborton Fire District
by David Flint
As of the beginning of this year the Berlin Fire District has ended a 48-year arrangement with the Taborton Fire District to provide fire and emergency protection for residents in the Taborton Road area of Berlin.
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Stephentown Volunteer Fire Dept. Historical Information Discovered
transcribed by Rik McClave
The Stephentown Fire District #1 was formed in May of 1939 after a serious fire burned a local business. In July of 1939 the Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department was organized to provide the manpower for the fire engine that was being purchased by the District. Recently, after the passing of a 50-year member of the Department, records dating back to the original formation were turned over to the Department. Minutes of meetings between 1939 and 1941 are being transcribed.
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Kolin Buzerak of Petersburgh Launches CSA
by Alex Brooks
When Kolin Buzerak stopped by the Eastwick Press last week to tell us about his new venture in Community Supported Agriculture, he was bursting with ideas and enthusiasm, having just returned from the Northeast Organic Farming Association convention in Saratoga, which he attended with his parents, Michael and Joan Buzerak.
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Backstreet Saloon Reopens
by Bea Peterson
The Backstreet Saloon on Water Street in Hoosick Falls is open again, and owner Greg Zora said, “Now we’re here to stay.” [Read more…] about Backstreet Saloon Reopens
Snow Lovers In Hoosick Falls
Petersburgh Boy Scout Troop #222 Excels At The Klondike Derby
submitted by Chuck Riccardi
On January 29 the Boy Scout Mahikan District hosted over 240 scouts at the annual Klondike Derby at Camp Rotary. The Klondike Derby is a hands-on scout adventure where patrols of scouts compete in winter survival and teamwork challenges. Each patrol pulls a sled, similar to a dog sled, throughout the winter terrain. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Boy Scout Troop #222 Excels At The Klondike Derby