On August 19, 2016, The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls was pleased to present a flower arranging seminar for our residents. Bea Peterson, Carol Gatus, Barb Wrubleski presented the seminar using their flowers.[private]
The residents were happy with the presentation and enjoyed learning the art of flower arranging. Bea Peterson lives in Hoosick Falls and has been active in the garden scene. Her kudos include; a 43 year member and past National President of the Woman’s National Farm and Garden Association and a flower show judge. Carol Gatus is a master gardener with Cornell Cooperative Extension and an Auxiliary Volunteer and Barb Wrubleski is an Auxiliary Volunteer. Pictured on bottom row from left to right is: Annie Yurewitch, Gianna Shea, Betty Peer, top row is Barb Wrubleski, Carol Gatus, Bea Peterson. [/private]
Local News
Getting Ready For The New Year
by Thaddeus Flint
As a new school year closes in, the August meeting of the Berlin Central School Board last Tuesday was a short one, focusing mostly on how the school administrators are finalizing their plans for a successful new year. [Read more…] about Getting Ready For The New Year
Berlin Underground
Sarah Harris of Troy was part of a group exploring Bentley’s Cavern in Berlin on Saturday, August 13. [Read more…] about Berlin Underground
Taxes To Drop In The New Lebanon School District
by Bob Gallucci
New Lebanon Central School Business Manager Michael Los said thanks in part to adding the Love’s Truck Stop to the tax rolls and good financial management of the District, all five towns in the District will see a slight decrease in the tax levy. [Read more…] about Taxes To Drop In The New Lebanon School District
Lost Hiker Found On Taconic Trail
State Police in Brunswick were notified of a lost hiker on the Taconic Trail in Petersburgh on Sunday evening, August 21 by the hiker’s girlfriend. [Read more…] about Lost Hiker Found On Taconic Trail
Solar Committee Completes Its Report
by Alex Brooks
At the August 8 meeting of the Hoosick Town Board, Jeff Wysocki told the Board The Solar Committee, which consists now of only himself, Andy Beaty and Adria Diel, has completed its Report offering recommendations for regulation of solar installations. [Read more…] about Solar Committee Completes Its Report
Both Parties Pick Their Candidates For Grafton Town Board Special Election
By Doug La Rocque
This November residents of Grafton are being asked to choose a person to fill out the remaining one year on Ingrid Gundrum’s Board term that was vacated when Gundrum became Town Supervisor on January 1 of this year. [Read more…] about Both Parties Pick Their Candidates For Grafton Town Board Special Election
State of the Schools Report Is Out
by Alex Brooks
The Hoosick Falls School Board released its State of the Schools report at its August 11 meeting, and the tone was quite different from that of some of these presentations in the past. Schools Superintendent Ken Facin said, “We have some concerns.” [Read more…] about State of the Schools Report Is Out
Senate Announces Hoosick Falls Water Quality Hearing To Be Held August 30
Lawmakers Are Expected To Hear From Government Officials And Other Experts
Public Also Will Be Given The Opportunity To Tell Their Personal Stories And Offer Comments
New York State Senate Health Committee Chairman Kemp Hannon (R-C-I,Nassau) and Senate Environmental Conservation Committee Chairman Tom O’Mara (R-C, Big Flats) have announced that the hearing examining PFOA drinking water contamination in the Hoosick Falls area will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, August 30, at the Hoosick Falls High School, 21187 NY-22, in Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about Senate Announces Hoosick Falls Water Quality Hearing To Be Held August 30
Pittstown Thieves Leave No Signs
State Police in Brunswick are asking for assistance from the public for information related to seventeen road signs that have disappeared from roadways in Pittstown over a 30 day period. [Read more…] about Pittstown Thieves Leave No Signs