by Alex Brooks
Supervisor Krahforst said the renovations to the Town Hall which he has undertaken have exceeded the sums budgeted and there is no more money in this fiscal year for work on the Town Hall.
Councilman David Alderman said the digging to install the new light had caused one part of the walkway to sag by a couple of inches, which made it difficult to get a wheelchair up the walkway. He urged that the whole sidewalk be rebuilt, but, as there was no money available for such a project, Highway Superintendent Ray Harrison said he would come the next day and lift the sunken section back where it belongs.
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Local News
Grafton Planning Board Meeting – Quorum Call
by Kieron Kramer
The Grafton Planning Board meeting on Monday, May 21, began 14 minutes late while Planning Board Chairman Tom Withcuskey rounded up a quorum. Luckily, there were no public hearings and no new business on the agenda. During the meeting, two items of old business were voted on and approved. One was the Boyce subdivision on South Long Pond Road and the other was the Halloran-Andriano subdivision on Clickner Road. The approval of Richard Lundy’s riding stable on Kautz Hollow Road was postponed for a month.
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Memorial Day Rites 2012
compiled by Bea Peterson
This year Memorial Day Rites will start at 8 am sharp in Wood Park with a flag raising ceremony under the direction of American Legion Post #40 Commander Walter C. Zwinge. Immediately afterwards wreaths will be placed at the new Veterans Memorial Wall. A short service will follow, and the Color Guard will fire a salute for all deceased veterans. Taps will be sounded.
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Lions Club 27th Annual 5k Road Race
by Bea Peterson
Conditions for the 27th Annual Hoosick Lions Club 5k Road Race on Saturday, May 19, appeared ideal. Temperatures were in the low 50s; the sun was shining, and there was no humidity. As usual, the race began at the corner of High and Munsell Streets. [Read more…] about Lions Club 27th Annual 5k Road Race
Hoosick Falls Police Blotter – May 6 to May 17, 2012
Sunday, May 6 – Assist the NYSP on an assault on Tate Road
Monday, May 7 – 6:30 pm – Jason Shaw, age 28, of Willow Street, Hoosick Falls, was arrested for Resisting Arrest and Obstructing Governmental Administration; TOT (turned over to) NYSP on a warrant.
Tuesday, May 8 – 8:02 pm – Investigation of a larceny that occurred on Lyman Street
8:31 pm – Investigation of a Domestic Incident that occurred on Church Street
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Shaker Museum And Library Is Now Shaker Museum | Mount Lebanon
The Shaker Museum and Library is pleased to announce its name change to the Shaker Museum | Mount Lebanon. The new name and identity emphasizes the Museum’s strategic relocation and commitment to Mount Lebanon, NY, uniting the most comprehensive collection of Shaker objects and archives with America’s most important Shaker historic site.
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Remembering A Navy Man’s Story From Wood Park During Memorial Weekend
submitted by Megan Phyfe Barrett Myers
One of the many local veterans on the Memorial Wall at Wood Park in the Village of Hoosick Falls, is the late Joseph Manoogian, Jr. Manoogian was an Armenian-American born in Troy in 1933 who enjoyed being a swimming instructor and showing off his expertise in swimming and diving.
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Explore Watercolor Techniques In Grafton
Take part in a creative experience learning about the joys of watercolor, sponsored by the Grafton Community Library. Free exploration of color, techniques and subject matter in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere await you in a series of four watercolor painting classes at the Everett Wagar Senior Center on the Saturdays of June 2, 16, 23 and 30 from 10 am until noon. There is no class on June 9.
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Stephentown Writer Stays Focused
submitted by Carol MacVeigh and Brenda Flynn
Recently, budding Stephentown author Matthew W. Williamson entered the First Annual Horror, Chiller, Thriller Contest sponsored by the Berkshire Writers Room. His story entitled “Maria’s Van” placed third and earned him an invitation to a reception at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts on Renne Street in Pittsfield on May 30 at 7 pm, where he will read his story to the gathered crowd. The reading will be taped for a June broadcast on PC16, Pittsfield’s public access channel.
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Berlin Volunteer Fire Company Fundraiser
The Berlin Volunteer Fire Company will be holding a Charlie Hot Dog night on Friday, June 8. Advance orders are preferred. Orders can be picked up beginning at 4 pm until they are gone or until 6 pm which ever comes first. Prices are a Baker’s dozen, $9, $4.50 a half-dozen. You can place your order by calling Tammy at 658-2924 or Shirley at 658-2893.