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Stephentown Republican Candidates

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Lorri Parisi, Chair of the Stephentown Republican Party has announced the Party’s candidates for next month’s election.

Larry Eckhardt will be their candidate for a third term as Town Supervisor.

Aldie Goodermote will be the candidate for another term as Highway Superintendent, cross endorsed by both the Republican and Democratic Parties.  [Read more…] about Stephentown Republican Candidates

Stephen Colvin Memorial Run-Walk-Roll 5K Race

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by Steve Bradley

Held last weekend on a brisk Saturday morning, the Stephen Colvin Memorial Run, Walk or Roll Race drew 102 competitors. Participants gathered at Wood Park then walked up to the corner of Munsell and High Street, where the race began, with temperatures in the upper forties. [Read more…] about Stephen Colvin Memorial Run-Walk-Roll 5K Race

Halloween For Heros

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A Spooky Night In Grafton

For more than ten years Marty Sawyer of Grafton has been transforming his barns and garage into a regular chamber of horrors to provide a little Halloween fun for both adults and children.  The numbers of people getting their wits scared out has grown each year, and many of Marty’s friends and neighbors have urged him to turn it into an annual charitable event.  [Read more…] about Halloween For Heros

Hoosick Hootenanny October 17

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The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (formerly Hoosick Falls Health Center) Foundation presents Hoosick Hootenanny! Join the celebration of local flavors on October 17 from 3 to 8 pm at the Town of Hoosick Park. The Hootenanny will feature a local, honest ingredient meal, craft beer, wine, cider, music, tastings and products found in our own backyard. With local sponsors Tiashoke Farm of Buskirk, Brown’s Brewing Co. of Walloomsac and Troy, and Adirondack Winery of Lake George, attendees are sure to have a delicious time and discover extraordinary local products.  [Read more…] about Hoosick Hootenanny October 17

Berlin Town Board Action

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Speeding On Bly Hollow Road An Ongoing Problem

By Doug La Rocque

Residents of Bly Hollow Road spoke to the Berlin town board with some urgency about the need to reduce the speed limit there from 40 to 30 miles per hour. Doug Goodermote, (speaking as a private citizen and not as Dog Control Officer) said the driver of a milk tanker parked in front of his barn recently was nearly struck by a speeding vehicle as it passed. [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board Action

Farm To Canvas Event Features Unique Art Lottery

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Submitted by Sarah Hoffman

On Saturday, October 24 Brown’s Brewing and CiviCure are excited to present Farm to Canvas, an event combining the profound pleasure of collecting art with the excitement of a lottery where every ticket holder is a winner. The goal of Farm to Canvas is to grow the audience for original artwork while supporting the restoration of Hoosick Falls’ Wood Block Opera House. Since 1880, Wood Block has housed two extraordinary exhibition and performance spaces. CiviCure is leading the effort to restore these facilities to ensure the future of the arts in the community.  [Read more…] about Farm To Canvas Event Features Unique Art Lottery

Hoosick Falls Central School’s “Fill The Bus” Food Drive Helps Local Food Pantry

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HFCS Will Team Up With Hoosac, SMA For “Empty Bowls” in March

Caring for the community is one of the many values taught at Hoosick Falls Central School, and our students excel at it. Our student council is in the middle of the 5th annual ‘Fill the Bus’ project, collecting nonperishable food items and toiletries for our local food pantry.  [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Central School’s “Fill The Bus” Food Drive Helps Local Food Pantry