The Little Hoosic Watershed Association is pleased to announce that the US Fish and Wildlife Service are mobilizing to install a series of rock vanes at a severely eroded area in the river at Bentley’s farm where more than half an acre of farmland was lost to erosion in the past year alone. [Read more…] about Work Begins On The Little Hoosic River
Local News
Hoosick Athletic Fields Renamed In Memory Of Ken Baker
by Shari Hand
The weekend of events memorializing legendary coach and educator Ken Baker and supporting the Coach Ken Baker Memorial Scholarship Fund culminated with a brief dedication ceremony at the Town Athletic Fields on Sunday, June 13. Hoosick Town Councilman Bob Ryan, Town Supervisor Keith Cipperly and Councilman Jeff Wysocki presented the Baker Family with a proclamation renaming the complex the Coach Ken Baker Athletic Fields. [Read more…] about Hoosick Athletic Fields Renamed In Memory Of Ken Baker
Petersburgh Passes Revised Water Law
by Erin Hogan and Alex Brooks
The spot light in the Petersburgh Town Board meeting on June 21 was on the proposed water district law revisions. The law was passed after much discussion about the revisions and other issues with the water district. There were complaints from the public regarding the quality of the water, the way it is tested and about Water District Superintendent Todd Stradinger. Supervisor Schaaphok agreed that sometimes the water district gets overlooked. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Passes Revised Water Law
Grafton Town Board Action – June 2010
by Erin Hogan
At the Grafton Town Board meeting in June, Highway Superintendent Herb Hasbrouck reported on a project that the Highway Department has been working hard on for a long time. This project is an Emergency Management Program, a program that has been approved and accepted by the County. At the heart of the program is a radio communication system that connects every highway superintendent in Rensselaer County. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Action – June 2010
Stephentown Town Board Action – June 2010
by David Flint
Stephentown Town Board meetings are getting shorter. Maybe that’s a good thing, indicating that everything is running smoothly. The meeting on Monday evening, June 21, was very sparsely attended and wrapped up within forty minutes.
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Cool Biker Pooch
Poker Run Benefits The Karen McGovern Memorial Fund
On Saturday May 22, the roar of 65 motorcycles could be heard throughout the Clay Hill neighborhood in Hoosick Falls as the St. Stanislaw Society’s annual Poker Run took off to benefit The Karen McGovern Memorial Fund.
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Hoosick Court Gets A Facelift
Concert In Memory Of Brad Cole
“It was a sad day in July 1960 when H. Bradford Cole died at his home making breakfast. He was the music man of the community and spent 18 years motivating the students of the Hoosick falls Schools. He never refused or missed a parade. The community, the area, and the students counted on him. I remember the weeks that followed. The community was filled with grief,” said an article by Phil Leonard. [Read more…] about Concert In Memory Of Brad Cole
Relay For Life Car Wash
Members of the Hathaway Electric Relay for Life Team washed cars at the Rt. 7 & 22 Stewart’s Store on May 29 to raise funds for their team. The Relay for Life is this Saturday and Sunday, June 26 and 27. [Read more…] about Relay For Life Car Wash
17th Century Dutch Architecture
The summer potluck dinner meeting of the Stephentown Historical Society will be Monday, July 12, at 6:30 pm at the Stephentown Firehall, 35 Grange Hall Road, Stephentown. Those attending should bring a hearty appetite and a dish large enough to share, either main dish, salad or dessert. Plates, utensils and beverages will be provided. The event is free and open to the public. The building is handicapped accessible. For directions, telephone 518-733-5675.
After dinner, Walter Wheeler will present an illustrated talk on 17th century Dutch vernacular architecture. [Read more…] about 17th Century Dutch Architecture