Hoosick Falls Country Club is pleased to announce the offering of a 5-week junior golf program. The program will begin Thursday July 7 and run through Thursday August 7. Players, ages 10 to 17 are eligible. [Read more…] about HFCC Announces 3rd Annual Junior Golf Program
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Coffee And Camaraderie
Coffee and Camaraderie will be taking a brief hiatus and will not meeting on Wednesday, July 6 or Wednesday, July 13.
C&C meets at Hoosick Falls Community Alliance Church on Wednesdays from 9 to 10:30 am. It is open to anyone who has served in the military in any capacity. We are talking about taking a couple of fun road trips this summer so stop in and check us out.
For more information, contact Gail Smith at 686-9888.
HAYC3 Offers Texas Hold’em
A Texas Hold’em game will be held on Friday, July 15 at the HAYC3 Armory. Newcomers and experienced players are all welcome. Doors open at 6 pm, with play beginning at 6:30.
The buy-in is $40 with an option for one $20 rebuy and $10 for High Hand. The HAYC3 Armory is located at 80 Church Street on the corner of Elm Street in historic downtown Hoosick Falls, N.Y.
For more information, call 518-686-9050 or visit the HAYC3 website: www.hayc3.org.
Graney On Dean’s List
Endicott College has announced the Dean’s List students for spring, 2016. Ayla Marie Gee Graney, the daughter of Bernie and Catherine Graney of Hoosick Falls, NY is on that list. Ayla graduated from Endicott on Saturday, May 21 with a major in Visual Communications.
Hoosick Falls School District Commences Litigation Over Dysfunctional Pellet Boiler
by Deb Alter and Alex Brooks
Because of continuing problems with the wood pellet boiler, The Board passed a resolution authorizing the initiation of litigation against Clark Patterson Lee, P.C., David R. Hart, P.E., C.E.A., Larry D. Werts. P.E., Anthony R. Marchetti, P.E., Bioenergy Project Partners, LLC and David Dungate, the State Education Department, and the NYS Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). Further discussion about the lawsuit took place in executive session. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls School District Commences Litigation Over Dysfunctional Pellet Boiler
Construction Of Building For Petersburgh Water Filtration System Is Underway
by Alex Brooks
In his first regular Town Board meeting as Supervisor, Alan Webster said he is trying to establish lines of communication with the Governor’s office to stay abreast of the PFOA situation. He is expecting to get a meeting soon with Jim Malatras, the Governor’s Director of Operations. [Read more…] about Construction Of Building For Petersburgh Water Filtration System Is Underway
Bill Extends Time Limitation On PFOA Litigation
by Alex Brooks
A bill sponsored by State Senator Kathy Marchione revising statute of limitation law relating to “toxic torts” was passed unanimously by the New York State Senate in the final hours of the session. The bill, sponsored in the assembly by Assemblyman John McDonald, passed the Assembly last winter by a vote of 132-7. [Read more…] about Bill Extends Time Limitation On PFOA Litigation
History On The Hill
by Steve Bradley
Two “History on the Hill” sessions were held Saturday at the Bennington Battlefield site. Three presentations on specific areas of the battle were given. Peter Schaaphok, president of the Friends of Bennington Battlefield, covered Hessian Hill. [Read more…] about History On The Hill
Stephentown Historical Society To Hold Strawberry Festival June 26
Strawberry shortcake will star at the Thirty-fifth Annual Strawberry Festival on Sunday, June 26, under tents at Gardner’s Ice Cream and Coffee Shop, 15879 NY Route 22 in Stephentown. [Read more…] about Stephentown Historical Society To Hold Strawberry Festival June 26
The Berlin July 4 Parade Is Almost Here!
Berlin’s 2016 July 4th parade will be held on Monday, July 4, stepping off at 11 am. The theme this year is, “AMERICANA.” We invite you and/or your organization or business to join us in celebrating Independence Day 2016 by participating in our annual parade, the only July 4th parade in Rensselaer County! [Read more…] about The Berlin July 4 Parade Is Almost Here!