Berlin – A cremation burial service will be held for Charles E. Oswald on October 7, 2012, at 1:30 pm at the Center Berlin Cemetery in Berlin, NY. Charles was son of the late John E. Oswald and the late Mary Elizabeth Teal Goodermote. He is pre-deceased by his brother, Richard E. Oswald, and his sister, Marjorie A. Stowell. He is survived by his siblings, Robert A. Oswald of Cherry Plain, NY, and Linda E. Goodermote of Dallas, GA, and by his seven sons.
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Shirley Van Wormer – Burial Notice
New Lebanon – Shirley A. Van Wormer, 44, of Henry Avenue, Pittsfield, MA, formerly of New Lebanon, NY, died Thursday evening, July 5, at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield after being stricken at her home. Graveside services will be held in the Cemetery of the Evergreens in Lebanon Springs on Saturday, October 6, at 11 am where Rev. John Close will officiate. Relatives and friends are invited. Arrangements are under the direction of Hall & Higgins Funeral Home of Stephentown, NY.
James W. North Jr.
Hoosick – James W. North Jr., 75, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2012, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT. He had resided on NY Rt. 7, in Hoosick, NY, with his wife Carolyn (Zwiercan) North.
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Hurford W. Barden
West Lebanon – Hurford W. Barden, 86, of Winslow Road, West Lebanon, NY, died on Thursday, September 27, 2012, at the Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA.
Born October 8, 1925, in Chatham, NY, he was the son of the late Harrison and Ellen Wilson Barden. A lifelong resident of the Chatham/New Lebanon area Mr. Barden was baptized in the New Lebanon Congregational Church and attended East Chatham school. [Read more…] about Hurford W. Barden
Shirley And Ivan Wager Honored For Years Of Service
by Bea Peterson
Shirley and Ivan Wager appeared a bit overwhelmed by the standing ovation given them at the conclusion of a ceremony that included the presentation of plaques and certificates from the U.S. Congress, the NYS Senate and Assembly, Rensselaer County, the Town of Berlin and several Firefighting organizations. In expressing his appreciation to the large crowd gathered at the Berlin Fire House on Saturday, September 22, Ivan Wager told them Shirley’s thoughts on their years of service. Ivan said Shirley had told him, “I’ll probably die alone because you’ll be off helping someone else.” [Read more…] about Shirley And Ivan Wager Honored For Years Of Service
The Presentation Of Options For The Village Of Hoosick Falls Dissolution Plan
from the Village Clerk
Residents of the Village of Hoosick Falls are invited to a public meeting on Wednesday, October 10, for a presentation of the Committee’s Options for the Future of Hoosick Falls, including a description of options for potential dissolution of the Village. The meeting will be held at 6 pm at the John Murphy Senior Center, 69 Church Street.
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Berlin Town Board Action, Part Two – How To Replace The Berlin Bank Of America
by Kieron Kramer
The Town of Berlin is changing willy-nilly. At the Town Board meeting on Thursday, September 13, the future of the Watipi Building was discussed. This was followed by an open discussion at the end of the meeting concerning the recent news that the Bank of America is leaving Berlin. Berliners expressed their disappointment with Bank of America. Jim Anders asked Jaeger if there was any interest by another bank in taking over the BoA building and services. Jaeger said he had made some calls. [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board Action, Part Two – How To Replace The Berlin Bank Of America
Hoosick Planning Board Meets And Approves Two Simple Subdivisions
by Bea Peterson
Edward Hanselman and his son appeared before the Board at its special meeting on Monday, September 25, regarding 17 acres on Bovie Hill Road. The Board first approved a boundary line adjustment on the property and then approved the division of the property into two lots for a simple subdivision. Paul Lemperle appeared before the Board regarding 17 acres on Babcock Lake Road. The Board approved the division of the property into two lots making it a simple subdivision.
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Stephentown Man Stabs His Brother
from the NY State Police
The New York State Police out of Schodack arrested Christopher Beckwith, 28, of Stephentown for Assault 1st and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd, both felonies.
At approximately 4 am on Saturday, September 22, State Police responded to a 911 call at a Sutherland Road address in the town of Stephentown for a reported disturbance and learned that a person had been stabbed with a knife. The subsequent investigation revealed that Christopher Beckwith and his brother Jacob Beckwith, 33, also of Stephentown, had gotten into a verbal argument at a party at the Sutherland Road address. [Read more…] about Stephentown Man Stabs His Brother
Hoosick Falls Man Arrested For Rape
from the Hoosick Falls Police Department
On Monday, September 24, at around 3:30 pm the Hoosick Falls Police Department responded to a reported unknown problem at a residence on Church Street in Hoosick Falls. Upon the arrival of patrols, a 21 year old man was located in a bedroom. The male subject refused to exit the bedroom and, after a brief struggle, was placed under arrest. An underage female was located and as a result of the investigation it was determined that the male subject did have sexual intercourse with her.
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