Stephentown – William I. Sullivan, 71, of Route 22, Stephentown, NY, passed away on Thursday morning, April 12, 2012, at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA.
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John Henry Griffin
Hoosick Falls – John Henry “Jack” Griffin, 84, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2012, at the Hoosick Falls Health Center. He was the husband of the late Dawn (Wilbur) Griffin, who died in 2002. John formerly resided on Route 7 in the Town of Hoosick, NY.
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Million Dollar Project On River Road In Hoosick Falls
by Bea Peterson
The River Road Project was the subject of a Public Hearing before the regular Village of Hoosick Falls Board meeting on Tuesday, April 10, at 6 pm. Jim Houston of CT Male Associates addressed the Board and a packed meeting room. [Read more…] about Million Dollar Project On River Road In Hoosick Falls
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Plans For New Lebanon Town Hall Revealed
by Thaddeus Flint
The Town of New Lebanon is one step closer toward getting a new Town Hall. At Tuesday’s Town Board meeting, Town Supervisor Mike Benson presented architectural drawings for an addition to the current Town Hall. [Read more…] about Plans For New Lebanon Town Hall Revealed
Unstable Bridge Is A Danger In Grafton
by Alex Brooks
A bridge on Dunham Road that was damaged by Hurricane Irene has deteriorated and may need to be closed, Grafton Highway Superintendent Herb Hasbrouck told the Town Board this week.
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Area Teams Enjoy Pittstown Sports Dome
by Bea Peterson
About one half mile west of the Hoosick Town line on Route 7, in Pittstown, sits the Strong Brothers Sports Dome. The Dome is a 210 feet by 200 feet air-supported structure, formed of one or more layers of continuous flexible membranes and anchored to the ground so that a leak proof seal is constituted. [Read more…] about Area Teams Enjoy Pittstown Sports Dome
HFFD Joining State-Wide Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment Effort
by Bea Peterson
“Volunteers serve from three to five years, most times,” said Hoosick Falls Fire Chief Robert Bornt. “Then others serve for a lifetime.” Bornt is a life member of the Hoosick Falls Fire Department. Many of the members currently serving are life members – and they aren’t getting any younger. The problem is recruiting new members of any age to be firefighters. [Read more…] about HFFD Joining State-Wide Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment Effort
Rensselaer County Legislature – Tickets In Petersburgh
by Kieron Kramer
In an interview after the Rensselaer County Legislature’s session on Tuesday, District 5 Legislators Stan Brownell and Lester Goodermote reported that they had received complaints from their constituents about tickets being given by State Police to truckers on Route 22 at the Route 2 overpass in Petersburgh. District 5 includes the towns of Stephentown, Berlin, Grafton, Petersburgh, Hoosick and the Village of Hoosick Falls.
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Kids Helping Kids
by Bea Peterson
On Monday, April 2, members of the Hoosick Falls Kiwanis Club K-Kids presented HFCS Kindergarten teacher Sarah Fleming with a check for $50. The funds will be used to purchase helmets for Kindergarten students who participate in the class’s Trikeathon to benefit the Albany Medical Center’s Children’s Hospital. [Read more…] about Kids Helping Kids