Hoosick Falls – Stephen P. Kelly, 64, passed away on June 6, 2012, at his residence on Nixon Street in Hoosick Falls, NY. He had resided there with his wife Theresa (Emerito) Kelly.
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Local News
Grafton Town Computers Allegedly Tampered With
by Alex Brooks
Grafton Deputy Town Supervisor Cathy Goyer called the State Police on Thursday, May 31, after a series of incidents involving the Town computers. There has been no physical break-in, but things have been added and subtracted from several different Town computers over a period of months, and most recently a set of computer discs was taken. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Computers Allegedly Tampered With
Garfield Road Bridge Under Construction; Lengthy Detours Ensue
by David Flint
A crew from Bette & Cring Construction Group of Latham started work on Monday on replacing the Garfield Road bridge that crosses Black Brook in the southwestern corner of Stephentown. The bridge is located at the intersection with the lower end of Gentile Road. Access to East Nassau from Stephentown will entail lengthy detours for about three months.
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NYS DOT Projects In Rensselaer County For 2012 – 2013
No Plans To Pave Route 22 South Of Berlin
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HFCS Kindergarteners Raise $1,800 For Children’s Hospital During Bike Safety Trike-A-Thon
submitted by Donna Nash
Friday, May 4, was the third annual kindergarten Trike-A-Thon at Hoosick Falls Central School. The morning started with a New York State Trooper visiting the kindergarten classes to teach them about bicycle safety and discuss the importance of always wearing their helmets when riding their bikes.
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The Berlin July 4th Parade
Berlin’s 2012 Independence Day parade will be held on Wednesday, July 4, at 11 am. This year, in celebration of Independence Day, the committee has chosen the theme “That’s Entertainment.”
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Stephentown Seniors “Fall To Pieces” With Patsy Cline
Celebrating The Birth Of The Buddha
by Bea Peterson
On Saturday, May 26, the Temple adjoining the Grafton Peace Pagoda was crowded with folks of all ages, from babies to the elderly, who came to a flower festival celebrating the birth of Buddha. Most Venerable Nichidatsu Fujii conducted the traditional Buddhist ceremony and Ecumenical Prayer. [Read more…] about Celebrating The Birth Of The Buddha
Olympic Runner Visits Walter B. Howard Elementary School
by Thaddeus Flint
The physical education department of Walter B. Howard Elementary School in New Lebanon recently hosted four-time Australian Olympian Benita Willis. Willis came to speak to the children on May 31 as part of the 33rd Annual Freihofer’s Run for Women “Elite Athlete Visitation” program. [Read more…] about Olympic Runner Visits Walter B. Howard Elementary School
