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Hoosick Celebrates Phil Leonard’s Birthday

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Ninety Years Young And Still Going Strong

The room was overcrowded, as it often is lately, at the Town of Hoosick Board meeting on Monday, May 9. This month, many extra people came out to the meeting to help the Town celebrate the 90th birthday of one of Hoosick’s most respected and community-minded people, Town Historian Phil Leonard.
At every Town Board meeting, Leonard presents a “history board” on a particular topic, but this time, The Hoosick Township Historical Society made the presentation, and the topic was…surprise…Phil Leonard, who will turn 90 on May 16. [Read more…] about Hoosick Celebrates Phil Leonard’s Birthday

Hoosick Town Board Action

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Revaluation In Hoosick Is Back On For This Year

by Deb Alter
At the Monday, May 9 Town of Hoosick Board meeting, the Board discussed the pros and cons of starting the Town revaluation project this year  and ultimately decided that the project should not be delayed a year, and should proceed as originally planned, starting this year. Property values are not expected to change much, if at all, so waiting a year is not expected to make a difference. [Read more…] about Hoosick Town Board Action

Jimino: 850 Pounds Of Potentially Dangerous Prescription Medication Disposed Of Through Collection Program

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submitted by James Gordon
Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has released the results of the 2016 Prescription Drug Take Back Day event within Rensselaer County. The County, in conjunction with its Underage Drinking Coalition and participating law enforcement agencies throughout the County, and the DEA’s office, participated in a prescription medication collection initiative on Saturday, April 30th to help residents safely dispose of their unneeded prescription medications.  [Read more…] about Jimino: 850 Pounds Of Potentially Dangerous Prescription Medication Disposed Of Through Collection Program

St. Mary’s Academy Celebrating 125th Anniversary In August

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This August commemorates 125 years of Catholic education at St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls. Please join us on August 5 and 6 to celebrate this milestone. Friends, families and alumni of St. Mary’s are all encouraged to attend the weekend of events. [Read more…] about St. Mary’s Academy Celebrating 125th Anniversary In August

Petersburgh Town Board Action

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Petersburgh Revises Its
Building Code Law

by Alex Brooks
After a Public Hearing in which no one offered any comments, The Petersburgh Town Board approved a set of amendments to the Building Code law that it first passed in 2014.  The law basically adopts New York State Building Code, Fire Code, and Energy Code for use in the Town of Petersburgh, and defines enforcement mechanisms.
Some of the new provisions include: [Read more…] about Petersburgh Town Board Action

Great Strides Walk At GLSP Will Raise Funds For Cystic Fibrosis Research And Treatment

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submitted by Lori Kempf
The Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Walk at Grafton Lakes State Park is scheduled for May 22. Check-in will be at 11 and the walk at noon.
The Kempf family walks for their son Mathew on a team called “Hoops for Mat.” All are welcome to join in the walk and anyone requesting more information or wishing to donate can call 518-573-9790.