Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by Alex Brooks
The Lamphere family is trying to pick up the pieces after the tragic death last week of Nathan Winters in Petersburgh. He and his wife Eliza Lamphere Winters were building a farm, a business, a house and a family, and Eliza is now faced with the problem of how to continue all those endeavors without Nathan. Nathan was buried on the farm that he loved last Sunday, in a casket made by Eliza’s brother Kyle Lamphere.
[Read more…] about Picking Up The Pieces After A Tragic Death
submitted by Sherry Bowman-Kluck
Rain, rain, go away! Rain forced the Hoosick Youth Baseball and Softball League to reschedule its original Opening Day from Saturday, April 26, to Sunday, April 27 – no small feat considering there are 221 league players this year. It was unavoidable, however. The field was under several inches of water following the previous evening’s heavy rainstorm. Many people from within the League helped dry fields and made phone calls to alert families to the existing conditions and change in schedule.
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by David Flint
With the approaching 100th anniversary of the opening of the Massachusetts scenic roadway along Route 2 known as the Mohawk Trail, Lauren Stevens of Williamstown entertained and informed the Stephentown Historical Society on Monday with a presentation on its cultural significance. Stevens, former college professor, environmental columnist for The Berkshire Eagle and founder of The Advocate newsweekly and of the Hoosic River Watershed Association, recognized that construction of the road was a remarkable engineering feat that finally provided good access to Berkshire County across the Hoosac Range from the east. [Read more…] about The History Of The Mohawk Trail
The Town of Hoosick Lions Club is proud to announce that the 29th Annual Wood Memorial Road Race and Fun Run will be held on Saturday, May 17. The Race is a 5k run following the same course as in previous years. Registration is from 7 to 8:40 am at the bandstand in Wood Park with the race starting at 9 am. Trophies and medals will be awarded to the top finishers. Registration costs $15. Those registered by May 5 are guaranteed a commemorative T-shirt; late registrants will also receive shirts as long as the supply lasts.
The Fun Run is a 1 mile race for those ages 13 and younger. There was a good turnout by our younger runners last year, and we hope to see even more runners this year. Cash prizes of $50 will be awarded to the fastest boy and girl runner in each age category. The categories are under 5, 5-7, 8-10 and 11-13. The cost to register is $7, and all runners will receive a Fun Run T-shirt. For those wishing to see the Village at a more leisurely pace, there will be a 1 mile walk. Pre-registrants will also receive a commemorative T-shirt.
More information and registration forms may be found at townofhoosicklions.org, Thorpe’s Pharmacy, the Hoosick Federal Credit Union or from any Lion.
by Bea Peterson
The Town of Hoosick Planning Board meeting began on Monday, April 21, with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for Board Secretary Karen Jennings and her family as her father, John McMartin, passed away on Easter Sunday.
Board attorney Denis King said that at the joint meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Planning Board the previous week, members of the ZBA said they would like to handle the site plan review for issues brought before them. King said this is perfectly legal, and he recommended the Planning Board allow the ZBA to do it.
Johnson Hill Family Subdivision
Brian Bole appeared before the Board to discuss his plans to divide his 67 acre property on Johnson Hill Road into nine lots. He would keep the house lot and two other lots for himself and gift six lots to family members. It was noted that two of the lots do not have road access. Bole said he would retain those lots, which would make that a simple subdivision and then there would be the six lot family subdivision. As this was an initial conference, he will appear before the Board again in May with details and two separate applications.
Dunigan Property
Board Chairman Jim Dunigan recused himself from the Board when Bill Johnston addressed them regarding Dunigan’s property on County Route 95. A portion of the property will be reserved as wetlands. There will be five subdivisions and three boundary line adjustments. The property has not yet been surveyed. It was suggested that the boundary line adjustments be a separate issue.
Fitzsimmons
Wayne Willson of Albrecht and Willson Land Surveyors addressed the Board regarding the Fitzsimmons property on Route 7. Mrs. Fitzsimmons has 57 acres, and she would like to gift 2.13 acres to her daughter as a family subdivision.
Eldred Property
Attorney Ed Gorman addressed the Board on behalf of the Eldred family. The property is to be subdivided into two lots using Fox Hollow Road as the boundary line. One piece includes a house. It was agreed that this was an initial conference and that it would be classified as a simple subdivision.
The next meeting of the Planning Board will be Monday, May 19, at 7:30 pm.
submitted by Kevin O’Malley
For over 70 years, a cigar store Indian stood guard in the Village of Hoosick Falls. He was affectionately called Chief Poke in the Nose due to a missing nose after an unfortunate fall. The Chief was a nod to the area’s Native American past (Hoosick means “place of stones” in Algonquian) and a celebrated mascot. Over the years, people traveling through town would stop and take pictures of the Chief, and he became a celebrated Village attraction. He was also recognized and featured in several high profile magazines and newspapers like Sunset and The Boston Globe.
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Hoosick Falls Junior/Senior High School will be holding its annual Senior Awards Night for our graduating seniors. Senior Awards Night will be held on Thursday, June 26, at 7 pm in the Jr./Sr. High School Auditorium.
If you are interested in giving a new award or if you would like to attend to present your current award, please contact the Counseling Center at 518-686-7321 ext. 1510 by June 2.
The New Lebanon Jr./Sr. High School’s Travel Club and Class of 2015 and 2017 are putting on a Spring Fling Community Carnival on Friday, May 16, from 3 to 8 pm in Shatford Park.
There will be plenty of games and food. Games include a dunk tank, Bounce House, Corn Hole, Pin Toss, Dart Board, face painting, tug of war, balloon animals and much more! Tickets cost $1 per ticket for games – all games have prizes. Food available includes TCBY yoghurt for $3, fried dough and candy. Dinner is a hot dog or hamburger, chips and a drink for $4.
A kickball competition featuring the teachers in the Walter B. Howard Elementary School vs. the Jr./Sr. High School teachers starts at 4 pm.
All proceeds benefit the New Lebanon Travel Club and the Classes of 2015 and 2017.
The Berlin July 4th Parade Committee is pleased to announce that the 2014 parade is scheduled for Friday, July 4, at 11 am. The theme this year is “Imagine This!” If we let it, our imagination can take us places where nothing is impossible! Where will your imagination take you? We can’t wait to see!
Join in the community spirit as a parade participant. Civic, school and church groups, businesses and individuals, both inside and outside of the community, are encouraged to participate. There is no entrance fee, and prizes will be awarded. We look forward to new faces and old friends. Mark your calendars now and plan to join us.
Donations Appreciated
It is only through community support that we are able to continue this great hometown tradition. We urge your support of the parade with your financial gift. Please make your contribution payable to Berlin July 4th Parade Committee and mail it to P.O. Box 66, Berlin, NY, 12022.
Contact Us
Watch for further information on the Town of Berlin website, http://berlin-ny.us/. Participation forms will be mailed to past participants at the end of May. If you do not receive a form or would like to be added to our mailing list or for any other information, please contact us. Call Jean Barber at 658-3010 or Carol Alderman at 658-3936 or email berlinjuly4thparade@vahoo.com.
