Berlin – A graveside service will be held at the Seventh Day Baptist Cemetery in Berlin, NY, on Saturday, September 5, at 3 pm for Ellie Bentley, who died on Saturday, August 29, 2009. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Arrangements are under the guidance of Hall & Higgins Funeral Home of Stephentown, NY.
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Tina A. Morrow
Grafton – Tina A. Michaels Morrow, 51, of Benker School Way, Grafton, NY, died unexpectedly at home on Monday, August 31, 2009.
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HACA Back-2-School Boost Delivers
by Bea Peterson
On Wednesday, September 2, Dick and Mary Frey, Jerry Tate, Norma Brenenstuhl and Dianne Hosterman spent the morning packing school supplies for St. Mary’s Academy and Hoosick Falls Central School.
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Baptism In Berlin
Five Survive Crash Into Guard Rail In North Stephentown
by David Flint
Five people were lucky to survive an early morning crash into a guard rail in North Stephentown last Saturday, August 22. It happened on Route 22 directly across the road from the intersection with West Road.
Stephentown Fire Chief Rich Burgess reported that the SVFD received a call just after 4 am. [Read more…] about Five Survive Crash Into Guard Rail In North Stephentown
State Of The Art Water Plant Is Worth It
by Bea Peterson
Grumbling could be heard all over the Village of Hoosick Falls when homeowners and businesses recently received their water/sewer and waste pickup bills for the rest of 2009 and two thirds of 2010. The bills had increased again this year. And they will undoubtedly continue to increase. However, a tour of the new Water Treatment Plant on Waterworks Road is an eye opener when it comes to what it takes to provide quality water to Hoosick Falls residents. [Read more…] about State Of The Art Water Plant Is Worth It
DOT Absence Prompts Stephentown Disaster Plan
by David Flint
When the temporary Route 22 bridge over the Kinderhook became dislodged with the force of the rushing flood waters on the evening of July 29, there were no State highway people around to take charge of the dangerous situation. Fortunately, the Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department was on the job keeping an eye on everything. They took the responsibility to close down the road, set up detour signs and direct traffic.
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Route 7 Bridge Weathers Flooding
by Bea Peterson
A picture taken on Wednesday evening, July 29, of the work at the Route 7 bridge over the Hoosic River showed the flow of water safely behind the cement barriers. “By Thursday night those barriers were completely submerged,” said NYS DOT Engineer-In-Charge David Brown. [Read more…] about Route 7 Bridge Weathers Flooding
Republican Candidates For Election In Hoosick
submitted by Cindy Mattison
A Republican caucus for the purpose of selecting candidates to run in the November election for the Town of Hoosick was held on Monday, August 3. Nominated to run on the Republican line are the following: Keith Cipperly, Town Supervisor, Louis Schmigel, Town Council, Jeff Wysocki, Town Council, Sue Stradinger, Town Clerk, Thomas Restino, Town Justice, and Bill Shiland, Town Highway Superintendent.
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