Hoosick Falls – Gretchen Rose Graves Nolet, 65, died on Sunday, August 12, 2012, after a long illness, surrounded by her loving friends and family.
Born on August 8, 1947, she was the daughter of the late John and Marion (Bolster) Graves and was raised in Manchester, VT.
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Hoosick ZBA Approves Recycling Plant; Planning Board Next
by Bea Peterson
The Town of Hoosick Zoning Board of Appeals held a Public Hearing on Monday evening, August 6, on the establishment of a metal recycling facility in the former Bennington Paperboard buildings and the construction of a pole barn warehouse on property on Hill Road belonging to artist Jenny Holzer. The room was filled with people interested to hear about the two projects. After listening to a description of the work and the public comments regarding the projects, the Board approved them. Chairman of the Board Jim Hoag said all the information they have received regarding the two proposals will be passed on to the Hoosick Planning Board, which will meet on Monday, August 20.
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Motocross Environmental Impact Statement Not Yet Adequate
by David Flint
Howard Commander’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement for his proposed Motocross park was deemed not yet adequate for public review by the Stephentown Zoning Board of Appeals at their meeting on August 2. The Board accepted a recommendation from their consulting engineer, Michael Bianchino of Clough Harbour Associates (CHA), who had reviewed the DEIS and found a number of areas lacking sufficient information. [Read more…] about Motocross Environmental Impact Statement Not Yet Adequate
A Hot Time At Hoosick Hometown Days
by Bea Peterson
Hot, hot, hot! At 11:45 am Saturday, August 4, the temperature on the new clock and thermometer at the Trustco Bank on Main Street in Hoosick Falls read 101 degrees! With low attendance, the Hoosick Hometown all day events at the Hoosick Soccer Field stopped at 1:30 pm. [Read more…] about A Hot Time At Hoosick Hometown Days
Petersburgh Holds Special Meeting On Water District Issues
by Alex Brooks
The Petersburgh Town Board held a special meeting on Saturday, August 4, to deal with some Water District matters.
Petersburgh Supervisor Siegfried Krahforst asked for Board approval to hire Ed Jones to do the mowing around the water tank, the pump house and the wells. The mowing has traditionally been done by the Water District Superintendent, but Krahforst felt it made more sense to have Jones, who mows other Town properties, do the mowing than to have the Water Superintendent do it, and the Board agreed.
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Workshop On Restoration At The Old Presbyterian Cemetery
by David Flint
As promised, Joe Ferrannini of Gravestone Matters, Inc. returned to Stephentown’s old Presbyterian Cemetery last Saturday for a workshop session on restoration work. Following an introductory session on May 5, the workshop was planned for June 2 but was postponed due to bad weather that day. [Read more…] about Workshop On Restoration At The Old Presbyterian Cemetery
Governor Signs Bill For Hoosick Falls Armory
by Bea Peterson
It’s official. The Armory now belongs to the Hoosick Area Youth Center and Community Coalition. On August 1 Governor Cuomo signed the bill passed unanimously by the NYS Senate and Assembly that gave the Hoosick Falls Armory on Church St. to HAYC3 for one dollar. [Read more…] about Governor Signs Bill For Hoosick Falls Armory
