The second year of the Brunswick Community Libraries Halloween parade and Truck or Treat was a resounding success once again, as over 675 people turned out for the combined event. [Read more…] about All Treats And No Tricks
Local News
BRUNSWICK PLANNING BOARD
Center Brunswick Stewart’s Still On Hold
Valley Avenue Apartments on Next Agenda
By Doug La Rocque
There were a few people in attendance at the Planning Board’s meeting last Thursday night, November 1, expecting the board to make a decision on a new Stewart’s Shop at the corner of Hoosick Road (NY Route 7) and Sweetmilk Creek Road, behind Howe Brother’s. [Read more…] about BRUNSWICK PLANNING BOARD
Technology Comes To HFCS Board
by Alex Brooks
The Hoosick Falls School Board held its first paperless meeting on October 18, using small notebook computers instead of packets full of paper documents, and the new technology seemed to work fine. [Read more…] about Technology Comes To HFCS Board
Helping Luke Do It Again
On Friday, November 2, the Hoosick Falls Elementary students filled the auditorium with holiday cheer as the 2018 Make-A-Wish letter writing campaign officially began with a kick-off assembly. [Read more…] about Helping Luke Do It Again
Young Scientists At Work
Some pre-kindergarten students had a chance for a little hands-on time exploring the Science Lab at the WBH Elementary School in West Lebanon this past Friday, November 2. [Read more…] about Young Scientists At Work
Cambridge – Salem Defeats Chatham, 41 – 27
Indians Head To Regionals In Potsdam
by Steve Bradley
The Cambridge-Salem Indians played the Panthers for the second week in a row. Last week it was the Hoosick Falls version and this week it was the Chatham version. This week was the Section 2, Class C Super Bowl. [Read more…] about Cambridge – Salem Defeats Chatham, 41 – 27
Election Day Result Stories
No Change In The 107th Assembly District
As “spirited” as the area’s congressional race was, the contest for the 107th New York State Assembly district seat was perhaps one of the most cordial of any of the races around, both candidates sticking to the issues. [Read more…] about Election Day Result Stories
HOOSICK FALLS VILLAGE BOARD
First Phase Of Woods Brook Project Approved
By Doug La Rocque
The very first step in the overall Woods Brook Flood Mitigation Project is to slow down the flow of the brook as it enters the Village of Hoosick Falls, with a number of modifications and improvements upstream. [Read more…] about HOOSICK FALLS VILLAGE BOARD
HFCS Field Hockey Section 2, Class C Champs With 1-0 Win Over Johnstown
by Steve Bradley
After the game Hoosick Falls head coach Denise Campbell said “The defense came prepared.” It was a good thing they did. [Read more…] about HFCS Field Hockey Section 2, Class C Champs With 1-0 Win Over Johnstown
BERLIN TOWN BOARD
Berlin Budget Calls For Tax Hike
By Doug La Rocque
Pending any remaining changes, the proposed Town of Berlin budget for 2019 will mean an increase in the amount to be raised by taxes of $41,953, or between 4 and 5 percent. In terms of individual tax rates, it means a hike of 92 cents per thousand of assessed valuation. That translates to $46 on a property assessed at $50,000, which is about the average in the town. [Read more…] about BERLIN TOWN BOARD