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submitted by Deborah Gardner, HVCC
New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo appointed Catherine I. Conroy of Troy and Dr. William C. Jennings of Stephentown to the Hudson Valley Community College Board of Trustees. The new members succeed Dr. Robert H. Hill II and Kenneth B. Colloton whose terms of service to the college were fulfilled.
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submitted by Gail Smith
June 14 is a day that is traditionally set aside to commemorate the adoption of the American Flag which happened on June 14, 1777. On Saturday, June 14, Old Glory will get her honor due in Hoosick Falls during the Elks Flag Day Program at the Hoosick Falls American Legion on Main Street.
from Colleen Teal, New Lebanon Town Clerk
A public forum on a proposed fracked gas pipeline through Columbia County will be held on Saturday, June 7, from 7 to 9 pm at the Canaan Congregational Church, (at the intersection of Routes 5 and 295, Canaan). Bruce Winn, of the Berkshire Environmental Action Team, and Rosemary Wessel of No Fracked Gas in Mass, will speak about the environmental impact of the proposed high pressure fracked gas pipeline, health concerns and the rights of communities.
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submitted by Becky Snyder-Greene
The Grafton Fire Department sponsored a “Biggest Loser Contest.” The contest started on February 1, 2014, and ended on May 31. It started as a Facebook® joke and then was organized by Jay Goyer, Vicky Burdick and Ingrid Gundrum. [Read more…] about Grafton Vol. Fire Dept. Biggest Loser Contest
by Bea Peterson
Kathy (Crowley) Catelotti grew up on Clay Hill and graduated from St. Mary’s Academy. She lives in Pittsfield, MA now with her husband Paul. However she keeps in close touch through the web pages and social media with the folks and activities of her home town. Thus the Barn Quilt project inspired her to be part of her old community in some way.
[Read more…] about Barn Quilts: Keeping The Hoosick Connection
The Berlin July 4th Parade Committee invites the public to the 2014 July 4th Parade. The Parade will be held on Friday, July 4, at 11 am. This year, in celebration of Independence Day, the Committee has chosen the theme “Imagine This.” Civic, school and church groups, businesses and individuals, both in and outside the community, are invited to participate. It is not necessary to follow the theme; it is offered only as a guide. There is no entry fee, and prizes are awarded.
[Read more…] about The Berlin July 4th Parade Parade Route And Time Schedule
submitted by Jessica Balch
Hoosick Falls Jr. /Sr. High School is proud to announce the Top Ten Seniors of the Class of 2014. [Read more…] about HFCS Top Ten Students 2014
submitted by Miss Olivia
Miss Olivia, who operates The British School of Ballet in Hoosick Falls, would like the community to know she will be presenting her dance extravaganza concert on Saturday, June 14, at 7 pm at the Hoosick Falls Central School. The first half of the concert will be Swan Lake. [Read more…] about Ballet School In Hoosick Falls To Present Dance Concert Extravaganza
by Bea Peterson
There are many people who will tell you how great Hoosick and Hoosick Falls used to be – when there were stores on John and Church Streets and plenty of manufacturing jobs and restaurants. Times have changed, and efforts are underway to revitalize the community. It will never be what it was; it will become something different and better. And it will require a community effort. Step forward, be part of the action. New voices and actions are needed. Every single person can make a difference.
Stephentown’s summer youth day camp program will operate under the direction of the Stephentown Memorial Library this year. Join camp director and certified physical education teacher Laura Hunt for four weeks of science, sports, arts, environmental education and lots of play and fun. The camp is open to children entering first grade through sixth grade.
Each day campers will spend time exploring new ideas and activities, such as trying out backyard chemistry with the Darrow School’s resident backyard scientist, building playing skills with Berlin High School’s varsity sports players, exploring new art forms with local resident artists, applying conservation principles through activities with environmental educators, experiencing physics and engineering principles through play and experimentation and more. Camp activities will take place at the Library, the Town Hall and the Library’s new green fields property.
Camp Begins July 7
The summer camp will take place beginning Monday, July 7, through Friday, August 1, this year. Campers will be served free breakfast and free lunch, provided through the Rensselaer County Office of Family Services. Camp hours will be 9 am to 2 pm Monday through Friday. The camp is free for residents of Stephentown. For families who would like to drop off their child early, 8 am drop off is available for $15 per week with a discount available for multiple children in a family. Non-Stephentown residents can participate at a cost of $75 per week, 8 am to 2 pm, space permitting.
No Swim Program
The Stephentown swim program will not be available this year due to closure of the Town of Hoosick pool for repairs.
Positions Open
The Youth Camp also provides opportunities for Stephentown teens to gain employment experience. Teens may apply for the following positions: counselor – minimum age 16; counselor-in-training – minimum age 15; volunteer – minimum age 13.
Register Now
Campers will be accepted on a space available basis. Camp registration forms and teen employment applications are available at the Stephentown Memorial Library and the Town Hall. Please call the Library if you have questions or for other information at 733-5750.
