• Sunday – January 8 – Investigated an Aggravated Harassment on 3rd Street.
Ems Congress Street.
Reported burglary on River Street.
• Monday January 9 – Reported Criminal Mischief at 30 Classic Street. Someone cut propane line to building in an attempt to steal copper line. The building had to be evacuated by the Hoosick Falls Fire Department.
Investigated Noise Complaint on Church Street.
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Local News
Hoosick Grange News – January 2012
Hoosick Grange was delighted to have good weather for its meeting on January 11. This was different from the last two years. Master David Cornell presided over the business. The Lecturer received a thank you from the Hoosick Falls Area Church Association for can goods and money the Grange gave. The Master told about a group that would like to have a conference in our hall. Because of many reasons it was refused. [Read more…] about Hoosick Grange News – January 2012
TRACS Is Moving Forward With Enthusiasm
by David Flint
The mission of the organization, Together Reducing Alcohol and Drugs in our Community, is to build partnerships in the community of Berlin, Petersburgh, Grafton and Stephentown “to reduce high-risk behaviors including alcohol, tobacco and other drug use, to help ensure that our youth may grow to their greatest potential.” [Read more…] about TRACS Is Moving Forward With Enthusiasm
Boy Scout Troop 222 Needs Your Help
It has come to the attention of local Boy Scout Troop 222 out of Petersburgh that the Salvation Army is in great need of donations consisting of gently used clothing and household items. We will be holding a collection drive at the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center on Route 2 in Petersburgh from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, February 4, when the Salvation Army truck will be here.
If you can’t make it to our drive and still wish to donate, you may call Scoutmaster Jim Akers at 658-0872 or 728-0352 to schedule a pick-up time.
January Events At The New Lebanon Library
The New Lebanon Library will hold the following January events. All of these events are free and will take place at the Library which is located at 550 State Route 20.
January 20 – An Evening of Jazz Standards – 6:30 pm. Music from the Great American Songbook performed by the Bronte Roman Jazz Ensemble.
January 21 – Chess Instruction for Kids – 10 am. Instruction for kids, but players of all ages and levels are welcome.
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Stephentown Book Group Meeting
The Stephentown Library Book Discussion Group will read Homer & Langley by E.L. Doctorow for their meeting on Thursday, February 2. Recluse brothers Homer and Langley Collyer live in their family’s once grand Fifth Avenue mansion in New York City during the first half of the 20th century. One is blind, the other mad. Doctorow recreates the mythic flow of history through their unique lives.
Meetings are held in the Community Room at the Stephentown Memorial Library, Main Street, Stephentown, from noon to 1 pm. Bring a lunch if you like. Copies of the book are available at the library desk. New readers are always welcome. For more information, call 518-733-5750.
Fire Prevention In The Home For Seniors
On Friday, January 27, the Seniors’ Ministry of Immaculate Conception/St. Joseph Parish will host its regular monthly meeting at 11:30 am, at the Church Hall in New Lebanon. This month, Stephentown Assistant Fire Chief, Rik McClave, will discuss the most likely causes of fires in the home and how to develop an escape plan in the event of fire. [Read more…] about Fire Prevention In The Home For Seniors
Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department Texas Hold’em
The Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department will hold a Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, January 28, in the Stephentown Fire Hall, located at 37 Grange Hall Road in Stephentown. The doors will open at 5 pm and close at 6 pm. Play begins at 6:15 sharp.
A free buffet will be served at the first break, and refreshments will be available.
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Hoosick Cemetery Association Meeting
The Annual Meeting of the Hoosick Cemetery Association will be held January 21 at 1:30 pm at the Hoosick Baptist Church for the election of officers and such other business as may come before said meeting.
Hoosick Falls Health Center Annual Meeting Notice
The Annual Meeting of the Hoosick Falls Health Center, Inc., for the purpose of electing a Board of Directors and to transact any other business as may properly come before it, will be held on Tuesday, January 31, at 7:30 am at the Health Center, 21 Danforth Street, Hoosick Falls, NY.
Any person who has contributed to the Health Center in the previous year is entitled to be present and to vote.
The Hoosick Falls Health Center provides care to anyone who can benefit from its services regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, blindness, sexual orientation, handicap or source of payment.