The Buskirk Volunteer Fire Department Inc. will once again be hosting its monthly “All you can eat breakfast” at their fire station on Sunday, December 14, from 7:30 to 11 am. The menu includes pancakes, French toast, eggs any style, bacon, sausage, toast and choice of beverage. Breakfasts are held on the second Sunday of each month October through May.
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Hoosick Fire Department Tree Lighting
The Hoosick Fire Department will hold its annual tree lighting event at 6 pm on Friday, December 5, at the Hoosick Fire House. Santa will visit, and there will be refreshments provided.
Hoosick Falls Kiwanis Club To Discuss Lead Testing For Toys
On Tuesday, December 9, at 6 pm, at the Falls Diner, the Kiwanis Club is having a guest speaker from X-Ray Optical Systems. Matthew Cusack, Director of Technology Development at XOS, will speak on world class analyzers developed by XOS to measure sulfur in diesel fuel and other related projects. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Kiwanis Club To Discuss Lead Testing For Toys
A Dharma Talk And Protection Ceremony
The public is cordially invited to attend A Dharma Talk and Protection Ceremony by Venerable Rahob Rinpoche at the Petersburgh Rahob Dharma Center from 11 am to 1:30 pm on Saturday, November 29. [Read more…] about A Dharma Talk And Protection Ceremony
Alvia Irma Sulpizi
Hoosick Falls – Alvia Irma Sulpizi, 77, died Thursday, November 20, 2008, at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington, VT. She resided on Seward Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, and was the wife of the late John Sulpizi. [Read more…] about Alvia Irma Sulpizi
County Legislature Delays Recognition Of Bronze Star Recipient
by Kieron Kramer
In a ceremony on Veterans Day in Afghanistan 1st Sergeant James Meltz of Cropseyville received a Bronze Star. The news hit the wires on Veterans Day here in the States. On Wednesday evening, November 12, at the meeting of the Rensselaer County Legislature, the Democrat Legislator who the Republican Legislators love to hate, Kevin Harrington of Averill Park, introduced a resolution as a late filing that honored Sgt. Meltz.
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Stephentown Budget Has 5% Decrease In Tax Levy
by David Flint
Despite an estimated 2.5% fall-off in sales and mortgage tax revenue for next year, the Stephentown Town Board still managed to come up with a 2009 budget with a bottom line 5% decrease in the property tax levy. [Read more…] about Stephentown Budget Has 5% Decrease In Tax Levy
Berlin Holds Tax Levy Increase To 1.297%
by Kieron Kramer
At its regular meeting on Thursday, November 13, the Berlin Town Board adopted the Berlin 2009 budget with $574,783 to be raised by taxes, a figure that includes the Fire District. This represents a 1.297% increase in the tax levy over last year. Without the Berlin Fire District appropriations the amount to be raised by taxes for the Town’s services alone would have represented a .3% decrease in property taxes.
Baker’s Offers Warmth With Alternative Energy
by Bea Peterson
Baker’s Nursery on Route 22 has long been known for its wonderful nursery trees and plants and landscaping skills. Now they have become an outlet for alternative energy products. [Read more…] about Baker’s Offers Warmth With Alternative Energy
Petersburgh Town Board Action
by Alex Brooks
This month’s Petersburgh Town Board meeting convened without Councilman Ray Broadwell or Supervisor Mason Hubbard, who was unable to attend because he needed to stay with his wife, who is ill.