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GLSP Offers Backyard Maple Sugaring Programs – Update

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To welcome spring, Grafton Lakes State Park is providing one hour backyard maple sugaring demonstrations on Saturday, March 17. The program will be offered throughout the day, at 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm and 2 pm.  Please note that the second date for the maple program, previously announced for March 24, has been cancelled due to an anticipated early end to the sugaring season.
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Dorothy M. Alderman

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Petersburgh – Dorothy M. Weaver Alderman, 77, of Taconic Trail in Petersburgh, NY, died on Sunday, March 11, 2012, at the Bennington Health and Rehabilitation Center in Bennington, VT.
Born in Petersburgh on March 20, 1934, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Florence Moon Weaver. She was the devoted wife of the late Robert A. Alderman, who died on November 18, 1999. They were married in Berlin, NY, on January 6, 1951.
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Florence E. Bell

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Hoosick Falls – Miss Florence “Flo” Evelyn Bell, 92, of Hoosick Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, died peacefully on Saturday, March 10, 2012, at her residence.
Born in Pittsfield, MA, on June 4, 1919, Flo was the daughter of the late William and Mildred Crandall Bell. A resident of the Hoosick area since she was approximately seven years old, she graduated from Walter A. Wood High School (Hoosick Falls) in 1936. [Read more…] about Florence E. Bell

Thomas J. Barton

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Johnsonville – Thomas J. Barton, Jr., 85, of Johnsonville, NY, died Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at his life-long home. He was the beloved husband of Beverly (Salisbury) Barton for nearly 55 years. He is pre-deceased by his parents, Thomas and Mary (Dorr) Barton, his son, Thomas Barton, his sisters, Geraldine Barton and Alice Tate, his brother, Gerald Barton, and his son-in-law, Michael Buvarsky.
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Stephentown Boards Have Differing Views As Motocross Jumps Another Hurdle

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Code Enforcement Officer Herrick Accused Of Bias
by David Flint
The Stephentown Zoning Board voted in a split decision last week to reject an appeal of a determination by the Code Enforcement Officer regarding an access road to Howard Commander’s proposed Motocross project. The Board’s 3-2 vote in effect also disregarded an advisory opinion issued the day before by the Planning Board. [Read more…] about Stephentown Boards Have Differing Views As Motocross Jumps Another Hurdle

Woman Rescued From Walloomsac River

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by Bea Peterson
Deputy Matthew Trolio of the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call at 2 am, Friday, March 2, and assisted in the rescue of a woman who had fallen into the Walloomsac River on Factory Hill Road in Hoosick. Her upper body lay on the bank while her lower body remained in the River. [Read more…] about Woman Rescued From Walloomsac River

HAYC3 To Investigate Armory Take-Over

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by Bea Peterson
At the start of a special Town of Hoosick Board meeting on February 29 Supervisor Keith Cipperly announced that the Hoosick Area Youth Center And Community Coalition (HAYC3) was willing to take over the Armory.
This week HAYC3 Executive Director Aelish Nealon said HAYC3 hasn’t met as a Board yet, but she believes there is interest in the building. “HAYC3 is a community driven organization,” she said. “It makes sense to ask us to investigate the idea, and we are happy to do so.” The full Board will meet on March 26. “We will take our time and do due diligence,” she added.
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