by Bea Peterson
The Town of Hoosick Planning Board met on Tuesday, January 19, at 7:30 pm. Board Chairman Jim Dunigan began the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for those suffering in Haiti.
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Grafton Town Board Action – NYS DOT’s To-Do List
by Erin Hogan
At the Grafton Town Board meeting on Thursday, January 14, Supervisor Allison Kirchner described a newsletter she had received from the New York State Department of Transportation (NYS DOT). This newsletter gave an overview of all the projects the State intends to take on this year. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Action – NYS DOT’s To-Do List
North Hoosick Fire Department Installs Officers For 2010
submitted by Alan Bornt
The North Hoosick Fire Department recently installed its 2010 officers at its annual Installation of Officers banquet held at the fire station on Saturday, January 9. Rick Ferrannini was the master of ceremonies for the evening. [Read more…] about North Hoosick Fire Department Installs Officers For 2010
John Trainor Retires From Regional Theater To Rejoin Peace Corps
Popular director and actor John Trainor finishes his local theatrical career directing The Nerd for Circle Theater Players in Averill Park.
Trainor’s theater avocation began with the part of an offstage voice in a high school show and then blossomed in college. [Read more…] about John Trainor Retires From Regional Theater To Rejoin Peace Corps
Sliding Downhill Can Be Fun When You’re Young
Hoosick Grange News
Hoosick Grange met on January 13. After the business meeting was conducted they had the Lecturer’s program. The Lecturer reported on the ones that were remembered since the last meeting. [Read more…] about Hoosick Grange News
An Afternoon Of Skating; Get Your Cookies Here
The First Baptist Church of Hoosick Falls and the Hoosick Falls Girl Scouts will hold their annual Afternoon of Skating on Sunday, January 24, from 4 to 6 pm at the Town Skating Rink on Barton Avenue in Hoosick Falls.
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Petersburgh Library News
The Petersburgh Public Library book discussion will meet Monday, February 15, at 7:30 pm to discuss the book Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Library News
St. Pat’s Parade Fund-Raiser
The Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Committee will hold a fund-raiser on Saturday, January 30, at The Polish Hall. The Band Squash will entertain from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Stop in and enjoy great music, snacks and raffles and support the 2010 Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade and Irish Festival. A suggested donation of $5 will be taken at the door.
The Berlin Limner
Matthew McKeeby, “The Berlin Limner,” will present “The Life of a Limner: Folk Art Painting, Portraits and Decorations in Upstate New York,” to the Stephentown Historical Society on Monday, February 1. The meeting is at 7:30 pm at the Heritage Center on Garfield Road (County Route 26) in Stephentown. It is free and open to the public. The building is handicapped accessible. For directions, telephone 518-733-5675.
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