Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
By Doug La Rocque
The late Omer Brenenstuhl, Virginia Lavin and young Luke Gillis were all presented with resolutions by legislators honoring their endeavors and contributions to the Hoosick area community. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislature Honors Three Hoosick Area Residents At Its April Meeting
HAYC3 is offering Texas Hold’em on the first and third Friday of each month. The next dates are May 6 and 20. Newcomers and experienced players are all welcome. [Read more…] about HAYC3 Offers Texas Hold’em Tournament
The Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department will hold a Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday April 23 in the Stephentown Fire Hall, at 35 Grange Hall Road in Stephentown. The doors will open at 5:30 pm and close at 6 pm. Play begins at 6:15 sharp. [Read more…] about SVFD Texas Hold’em Tournament
After overcoming many challenges the past six months, including a damaging furnace fire that left her shop closed 8 days, Donna Warner, owner of Papa’s Pizzeria, Inc. on Route 2 in Petersburgh, re-opened the shop on Thursday, April 21.
[Read more…] about Papa’s Pizzeria Re-Opens After A Series Of Troubles
The Hoosick Falls Kiwanis Autism Walk is set for Saturday, April 30 starting at 10 am. Meet at the HAYC3 Armory on Church St. to register or meet your teams.
If you need sponsor sheets ahead of time, please call Denim & Deeds Real Estate (518-686-4426) for an emailed copy or go to the office at 133 Main Street, Hoosick Falls to pick them up.
The Berlin Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary is having a spring Flower And Vegetable Plant Sale on Saturday, April 30 from 9 am to 1 pm at the former Bank of America building in Berlin and on Sunday, May 1 from 8 to 11 am at the Berlin Firehouse at 11 Community Avenue during the Fire Department breakfast. Vegetables, flowers, and hanging baskets will be available for purchase.
The Veterans of Stephentown are hosting an Open House on Wednesday, May 4 at 6 pm at the Fire Hall on Grange Hall Road.
We invite our fellow veterans to come and see what our organization is doing. If you are already a member and haven’t been to a meeting lately – come on back! [Read more…] about Calling All Veterans!
During the spring recess, when school will not be in session, police agencies will be conducting training exercises at the Hoosick Falls Central School District. [Read more…] about Police Training At Hoosick Falls Central School Campus
New, Used And Antique Tractor Business Is Moving In
by Deb Alter
The Patire Chevrolet Building, located at 191 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, which has been sitting empty for almost four years, is showing signs of life. Although he hasn’t closed on the one-acre property yet, John Cipperley, of JC Tractor Repair and Restoration, currently located in Pittstown, has already started working on getting the building ready for business. He hopes to close by the end of this month. [Read more…] about Patire Building About To See Action Again
Keeping The Current Ambulance On The Road Is Challenging
By Doug La Rocque
Last November former Town Supervisor Frank Higgins announced that State Senator Kathy Marchione had been instrumental in securing $150,000 in grant money for the Town to purchase a new ambulance. The grant, written by Grafton Rescue Squad Captain Joe Allain, has since been approved by the State Legislature and signed off on by Governor Andrew Cuomo. [Read more…] about Grant For New Ambulance For Grafton Mired In Red Tape
