The Veterans of Stephentown and the Stephentown Fire Department will sponsor a joint Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, June 9, in the Stephentown Fire Hall, located at 35 Grange Hall Road in Stephentown. The doors will open at 5 pm and close at 6 pm. Play begins at 6:15 sharp.
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Local News
Letter To The Editor – What To Be Proud Of
To The Editor:
I was asked to offer the opening prayer at the Hoosick Falls Memorial Day Service on behalf of our Ecumenical Association as well as our Church to all our citizens gathered at the park. What an honor. As many of you already know, my dad and most of my aunts and uncles served in combat during World War II. Friends, relatives and neighbors have served before and after that war. Our family came here and have been proud Americans since 1892. After the opening prayer, I left the gazebo to stand with the people; I am glad I left. [Read more…] about Letter To The Editor – What To Be Proud Of
Letter to the Editor – Just So You Know
Letter to the Editor:
I would first like to commend and thank all the active men and women who are and have served in any branch of the service. Thank You!
I would like to share with the constituents of the 5th Legislative District of Rensselaer County my reason for missing the Memorial Day Parade in Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about Letter to the Editor – Just So You Know
Letter To The Editor – Disabled Veteran Vs. Ignorant People
To the Editor,
I’m a member of my local fire dept. and an elected official. I served in OUR US Military and was injured in the Gulf War. I was challenged by another member of my disability by him asking questions, etc. It’s a shame that uneducated people have a certain picture in their heads of disabled people. How quickly people forget they have free speech because of my experience. Before you or someone you know judges someone else, give that person the benefit of the doubt; don’t jump to conclusions, and remember there is American with Disabilities Act and HIPPA in place for many reasons!
Anthony Mazzone
Easy Street, Hoosick Falls
Sand Lake Bicentennial Commemorative Envelope Cancellation
The Sand Lake Bicentennial Planning Committee (SLBPC) announces cancellation on June 12 at the Sand Lake Post Office of the white commemorative envelope celebrating the Town’s 200th birthday. [Read more…] about Sand Lake Bicentennial Commemorative Envelope Cancellation
Peter Paul Melesky
Eagle Bridge – Peter Paul Melesky, 64, passed away after a short illness on May 23, 2012, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Albany, NY. Born on December 15, 1947, in Waterbury, CT, he was the son of the late Frank Melesky and Eva (Kukanskis) Melesky, now Eva Blinstrub of Hoosick Falls, NY.
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Congressman Gibson Visits Berlin
by David Flint
Congressman Chris Gibson on a visit to Berlin on Wednesday was impressed with what’s going on at Green Renewable, the company that occupies the former W.J. Cowee plant. Noting that the company uses smart, clean and renewable energy and has increased the number of jobs from nine to 32 in just the last six months, he concluded that, “This company represents what I believe will be a bright future for Rensselaer County.” [Read more…] about Congressman Gibson Visits Berlin
Tear Down That Wall
by Bea Peterson and Alex Brooks
The former Oak Building on lower John Street is coming down. From the street the boarded up building looks as it has for some time. From the rear is an entirely different story. Hoses are trained on the friable structure to keep dust to a minimum while a backhoe eats away at the old walls.
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Hoosick Planning Board Meeting – Family Dollar Moving Forward
by Bea Peterson
Clark R. Wilkinson, President of Paragon Civil Engineering, P.C., addressed the Town of Hoosick Planning Board on Monday, May 21, regarding plans for a Family Dollar Store to be located on 2.15 acres of the northwest corner of the former Baker’s Nursery property closest to Barbecue Recreation. The 8,000 square foot building is expected to have no environmental impact on the area. [Read more…] about Hoosick Planning Board Meeting – Family Dollar Moving Forward
Stephentown Town Board Meeting – School And Roads
Stephentown To Hold Hearings On Taking Over The Former Elementary School
by David Flint
The Stephentown Town Board expects to hold public hearings, probably some time in July, regarding the possibility of the Town taking over ownership for $1 of the former elementary school building and the 6½ acres of land that comes with it. [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board Meeting – School And Roads