Hoosick Falls – Freddie Bouplon, 71, passed away peacefully at his home after being diagnosed with mesothelioma in May of 2014. Nothing was more important to him than his wife, Barbara Ann (Powers) Bouplon. They celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on July 3, 2014, with their children and grandchildren, at Hedges Lake.
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Joseph J. Cullen
Hoosick Falls – Joseph J. Cullen, 96, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2015, at the Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls, NY, surrounded by his family. He had resided on River Street with his wife Delight (Hogan) Cullen.
Born on December 31, 1918, Joe was the son of Thomas and Anna (Evers) Cullen. He attended St. Mary’s Academy. Joe was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II with the 5th Combat Cargo Squadron and receiving the rank of Technical Sergeant. He was very active in the community of Hoosick Falls serving as President of the St Mary’s Academy Booster Club and the Hoosick Falls Little League. He was a member of the Elks, the Derby Club and the St. Mary’s Alumni. Joe worked at the former Wood Flong Corporation, the Hoosick Falls Community Center for thirty-five years, the Village Liquor Store and the OTB Parlor for twenty years. He was a communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church.
Survivors other than his wife Delight include their children, Elizabeth “Betse” Cullen and Robert Alexander of Albany, NY, Kevin and wife Cindy Cullen of Niskayuna, NY, and M. Patrice and husband Joe Zedalis of Hoosick Falls, grandchildren, Caleb and Kady Cullen, Kallyn Alexander and Conner and Payton Zedalis, and several nieces and nephews. Joe is pre-deceased by four sisters, Mary Hennessy, Anna Milliman, Katherine Onley and Margaret Sears, and three brothers, John, Thomas and Louis Cullen.
A Mass of Christian Burial is on Friday, January 30, at 10 am from the Immaculate Conception Church on Main Street in Hoosick Falls. Committal services will be at 12:30 pm at the Gerald B.H. Solomon/Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville, NY.
Relatives and friends may call at the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090, on Thursday, January 29, from 4 to 7 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to either St. Mary’s Academy or the Karen & Molly McGovern Memorial Fund through the funeral home.
Jerold A. Strait
Hoosick Falls – Jerold “Jerry” A. Strait, 69, passed away peacefully at his residence after a brief battle with cancer on Friday, January 23, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Hoosick Falls, NY, he is the son of the late Ruth and Ralph Strait.
David Jacobs
Hancock – Mr. David Jacobs, 91, of 181 Goodrich Hollow Road, Hancock, MA, died Sunday afternoon, January 25, 2015, at the Mt. Greylock Extended Care Facility following a long illness. Born in Queens, NY, on November 20, 1923, he was the son of Robert and Etta Waldman Jacobs. He was educated in schools there and was a graduate of City College of New York.
Stephentown Town Board Remains Neutral On Gas Pipeline
by David Flint
The Stephentown Town Board is not at this time taking any position regarding Kinder Morgan’s proposed gas pipeline, but they are listening to citizens’ concerns and plan to stay involved. A group of Town residents associated with the Stop New York Fracked Gas Pipeline (SNYFGP) organization attended the Town Board meeting Monday evening. [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board Remains Neutral On Gas Pipeline
County Legislature Commends The Hoosick Falls High School Football Team Upon A Championship Season
by Kieron Kramer
At the Rensselaer County Legislative meeting on January 13, District 5 Legislator, and Vice Chairman of the Legislature, Stan Brownell presented Hoosick Falls Central School Head Football Coach Ron Jones with copies of the resolution, suitably engrossed, commending the HFCS Football Team on a Championship Season. In his introduction Chairman of the Legislature Martin Reid emphasized, “Another Championship Season.” The resolution was passed at the December 9 meeting of the Legislature. [Read more…] about County Legislature Commends The Hoosick Falls High School Football Team Upon A Championship Season
NHFD 2015 Installation Banquet
by Bea Peterson
The North Hoosick Fire Department held its annual Installation of Officers Banquet at the Fire House on Saturday, January 10. A delicious meal was catered by Jean’s Place. Master of Ceremonies was Leo Surdam III from the Hoosick Fire Department. The Invocation and Benediction were said by Rev. Michael Benoit.
Town Of Berlin Organizational Meeting 2015
provided by Berlin Town Clerk Anne Maxon, compiled by Kieron Kramer
The Berlin Town Board met on January 8, 2015, at 7 pm for the Organizational Meeting. Members present were Town Supervisor Rob Jaeger, Councilwoman Tara Fisher, Councilman Stephen Riccardi and Councilman John Winn. Councilman Dean Maxon was absent.
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Apartment And Commercial Space In The Monahan Building And Parson’s Corner Now Leasing
by Bea Peterson
Alex Buell of Sequence Development was kept busy on Saturday morning, January 17, as a steady stream of people of all ages came to the Open House in the Monahan building on John Street. One woman wanted to see how the apartments looked today as she and her sons had lived in the entire second floor 20 years ago.
Folks Flocked To The St. Patrick’s Day Parade Fundraiser At Brown’s Brewery
by Bea Peterson
A capacity crowd filled Brown’s Brewery in Walloomsac on Sunday afternoon, January 18, for the first of the season events to raise funds for the Hoosick Falls 23rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. [Read more…] about Folks Flocked To The St. Patrick’s Day Parade Fundraiser At Brown’s Brewery