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County Takes Over WCW Property In Hoosick Falls

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by Kieron Kramer
At the monthly meeting of the Rensselaer County Legislature on Tuesday, July 10,  a resolution was adopted unanimously authorizing acceptance by the County of a deed in lieu of in rem tax foreclosure from Four J’s One Mechanic Street, LLC. This LLC is the current owner of the WCW property at One Mechanic Street in Hoosick Falls, previously owned by JW Realty. Five years after purchasing the two parcels on Mechanic Street in 2006, and owing a tax obligation for those years to the Village, WCW moved its mattress manufacturing business to Manchester, Vermont, in 2011.
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Stephentown Residents Want More Information Before Taking Over The Elementary School

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by Pat and David Flint
The consensus of about 40 Stephentown residents who turned out for a public hearing on Monday evening was that the Town should accept the offer of the Berlin School District to take over ownership of the property of the former Stephentown Elementary School for $1. [Read more…] about Stephentown Residents Want More Information Before Taking Over The Elementary School

Village of Hoosick Falls Board Action – Water Shortage Possible

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by Bea Peterson
Though there is no shortage of water for the Village at this moment, Water Superintendent Jim Hurlburt told the Board at its Tuesday, July 10, meeting, “The water is down to 13 inches in one well, and that’s not good.” He added that if there is no rain by August 1, he would suggest water conservation practices be put in place, banning outside water use such as lawn watering and car washing.
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Proposed Motocross Still Under Review By The Stephentown ZBA

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by David Flint
Howard Commander’s proposed Motocross project continues its slow journey through the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) system. Commander’s team submitted their completed draft Environmental Impact Statement to the Stephentown Zoning Board of Appeals on June 22. The Board has 45 days to determine whether the document is adequate for public review. If deemed adequate there will be a minimum 30 day period for public comment and possibly a public hearing if the Board so decides.
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150 Years Of The Old Dutch Church

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by Sharon Klein
Immigrant families from the town of Dahlherda in Bavaria, Germany, founded the Dutch Church on Berlin’s West Mountain 150 years ago in 1862.
On Sunday, July 15, at 2 pm an Anniversary and Memorial Service will be held at the site of the Dutch Church and Cemetery.  The site is at the intersection of County Routes 42 and 41 (Dutch Church Road) with Bly Hollow Road and Miller Road in the Town of Berlin.  The public is invited.
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Father Tom Zelker Honored As PTA Founders’ Day Award Winner

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The Hoosick Falls Central School PTA annually seeks nominations to honor community members who make outstanding contributions to the well being of children and youth. This year’s award recipient was Father Thomas Zelker, priest at Immaculate Conception Church in Hoosick Falls. He also serves as Sacramental Minister at St. Patrick’s Church in Cambridge.
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