Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by Bea Peterson
It’s amazing what two hundred fifth and sixth grade students can do in two hours. On Tuesday, May 5, from 9:30 to 11:30 am HFCS students, their teachers and volunteer parents fanned out through the Village of Hoosick Falls for some heavy duty cleanup. [Read more…] about Community Pride
Hoosick Falls Police, Fire Department and Hoosick Rescue Squad responded to an accident on Nixon St. on Sunday afternoon where John M. McDonough was struck by a car. [Read more…] about Youth Struck By Car In Hoosick Falls
by Bea Peterson
On May 4 a celebration was held in the lounge of the Danforth Adult Care Center with refreshments and a special ceremony honoring resident military veterans. [Read more…] about Vets Honored By County
by Bea Peterson
On Saturday evening, May 2, the Grafton Volunteer Fire Company and the Ladies Auxiliary celebrated their 65th anniversary at the VFW/Fire Hall. [Read more…] about Grafton Volunteer Fire Dept. Installation
by David Flint
A good sized crowd took a break from listening to news about the Swine Flu and went out Monday evening to hear Stuart Lehman talk about 18th century medicine as practiced in the American colonies. [Read more…] about 18th Century Medicine Man In Stephentown
by Bea Peterson
Imagine a Champagne and Rose Body Treatment served with champagne and a rose or a Chocolate Decadence Body Wrap, complete with chocolates and champagne or a Seaweed Body Masque or a European Facial. Now imagine getting such a treat in Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about Nirvana Day Spa Opens In Hoosick Falls
To the Editor:
Regarding your article about the most recent Petersburgh Town Board Meeting there seems to be a disconnect between your sensation seeking headline and the body of the story. While Alex Brook’s presentation is a fairly accurate rendering of what happened at the meeting, the headline is not only over the top but also quite misleading.
[Read more…] about Letter To The Editor – Sensation Seeking
Dear Editor:
Regarding the section, “Unlicensed Motor Vehicles,” in the April 20 Petersburgh Town Board report, General Municipal law defines a junk yard as “two or more unregistered vehicles on a property.” [Read more…] about Letter To The Editor – Junk Yards
To the Editor:
It amazes me how things get presented to the public at Board of Education meetings (BOE). [Read more…] about Letter To The Editor – A Vote Is Coming Up
