Hoosick Falls – Walter “Scott” Davendonis, 61, passed away suddenly at his residence on Wednesday, July 22, 2009. He was born in Troy, NY, the son of Walter J. Davendonis and the late Margaret “Peg” Davendonis. He retired from the New York State Office of General Services.
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Local News
Run For Roses Pre-Registration Deadline Is August 1
The 24th Annual Run for the Roses to benefit the Grafton Community Library and the Courtney Carelli Foundation for Literacy will take place on Sunday, August 9, at 9 am. The deadline for pre-registration is August 1. [Read more…] about Run For Roses Pre-Registration Deadline Is August 1
GLSP Hosting Blues Concert
Grafton Lakes State Park will hold its final Music in the Park Summer Concert on Saturday, August 8. The Park invites patrons to enjoy the day at the beach and an afternoon of blues performed by the Joe Adee Band from 2- to 4 pm.
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Landmark Baptists’ VBS Picnic
Letter To The Editor – Kudos To Hoosick Falls Youth Football And Cheerleading Board
To the Editor:
I want to take this opportunity to thank the Board of the Hoosick Falls Youth Football and Cheerleading Program for being open to change. [Read more…] about Letter To The Editor – Kudos To Hoosick Falls Youth Football And Cheerleading Board
Gladioli Are Back In Berlin
submitted by Don Calman
After our successful planting of one bed of gladioli in 2008, the local reaction to the beauty of the August flowers was so positive that we (Beautification of Berlin Committee) raised money from individuals and businesses in the Berlin community and surrounding areas to continue the project of lining the Route 22 corridor through Berlin with beds of gladioli… a symbolic representation of the original 19th and early 20th century displays of gladioli for which our town was renowned nationally. [Read more…] about Gladioli Are Back In Berlin
Man Critically Injured In Fall Near Dewey Bridge
by Bea Peterson
At approximately 3:30 Sunday morning Hoosick Falls Police responded to a 911 call reporting that a man had fallen from the embankment adjoining the Dewey Bridge on Mechanic St. Wayne (Rocky) Weeden, 52, of Quarry St., apparently stepped over the guardrail, lost his footing and fell 24 feet to the rocks below, about eight feet from the railroad tracks. [Read more…] about Man Critically Injured In Fall Near Dewey Bridge
Stephentown Will Not Pay For Gravel Mined Illegally
by David Flint
Tony Cormier apparently is out of luck. The Stephentown Town Board back in April passed a resolution to pay him for the screened gravel that was taken from his property in North Stephentown four years ago. The Board told him he would probably receive a check the following month – $15,357.50 for 6,143 yards of gravel. That decision, however, was contingent on an agreement to be drafted by a lawyer and signed by Cormier that would absolve the Town of any legal liability should the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) take action against Cormier for illegal mining.
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Big Plans For Dougherty’s Corner
Village Zoning Board Of Appeals Approves John/Main Street Variance
by Bea Peterson
On Wednesday, July 22, the Hoosick Falls Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) approved a variance for Alex Koks to construct a restaurant and boarding house together on the corner of John and Main Streets. [Read more…] about Big Plans For Dougherty’s Corner
Grafton Anti-Rent War Program Is Heavily Attended
submitted by Anne Kiely
It was a very full house at Grafton Town Hall when the Grafton Historical Society and the Grafton Community Library sponsored a joint program on the Anti-Rent War era and the Down With the Rent banner from that time.
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