Four local people have been involved in helping rebuild homes in Haiti. In partnership with Conscience International and American Baptist Churches of NYS, there have been two mission trips held this year to Grand Goave, Haiti. [Read more…] about Rebuilding Hope And Homes In Haiti
Local News
Commemorating The 150th Anniversary Of The Civil War – Letters From A Stephentown Area Soldier
by David Flint
Calvin A. Haynes of East Nassau, NY at the age of 24 enlisted in August 1862 at Troy in the 125th New York Infantry Regiment. His letters home to his wife Lucy have been transcribed by John Minitti of Winchester, MA, and are here reproduced, with some editing, courtesy of the New York State Library, Manuscripts and Special Collections.
Opposition To Camping At GLSP
by Alex Brooks
The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation held a public hearing on the proposed Master Plan for the Grafton Lakes State Park. It began with a short presentation on the main points of the Master Plan.
The first priority items are to design and install a new nature center which will include an amphitheater for lectures and performances and a warming hut for winter recreation activities. [Read more…] about Opposition To Camping At GLSP
Hoosic River Greenway Groundbreaking Begins
A groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the beginning of construction on the Hoosic River Greenway will be held on Sunday, December 4, at 1 pm. The public is invited to attend. Attendees should meet at the old waterworks off Carey Avenue in the Village of Hoosick Falls.
A 2.5 mile long abandoned railbed was purchased from Pan Am Railways by the Village in 2009, largely with funds raised locally. The event will provide an opportunity to thank those who contributed to the purchase of the Greenway lands.
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Commemorating The 150th Anniversary Of The Civil War – Stephentown Area Men In The Civil War
by David Flint
Calvin A. Haynes of East Nassau, NY, at the age of 24 enlisted in August 1862 at Troy in the 125th New York Infantry Regiment. His letters home to his wife Lucy have been transcribed by John Minitti of Winchester, MA, and are here reproduced, with some editing, courtesy of the New York State Library, Manuscripts and Special Collections.
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Liporace Foundation Scholarship Finalists Network In New York
submitted by the JLS Foundation
Five students from the Class of 2012 at Hoosick Falls Central School (HFCS) recently attended a networking day in New York City where they met with five professionals who shared stories about their careers, offered advice on how to be successful and pledged to stay in contact with the students to help them plan their college and post-college careers.
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Area Men Accused Of Deer Poaching
from the NYSDEC
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) police officers recently concluded a blanket deer taking enforcement detail in the Capital Region and surrounding areas in conjunction with the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont. A number of area men were cited by DEC officers during this enforcement detail.
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New Barber In Hoosick Falls
by Bea Peterson
It appears that what goes around comes around. Aaron Schwab has opened a barbershop at the corner of Elm and Church Streets. The building previously housed Pawfection, an animal grooming business owned and operated by Aimee Allen. However, before that, the building was a barbershop owned and operated for many years by Al DeLuca. Schwab has yet to meet DeLuca, but he has talked to him on the phone. “I’m hoping to be as successful as he was,” said Schwab. “Many people have come by and told me this used to be a barbershop. I’m excited!” [Read more…] about New Barber In Hoosick Falls
Stephen Sawyer Selected Blue Jacket
Stephen Sawyer, a 2009 graduate of Hoosick Falls Central School, was recently selected as Blue Jacket of the Quarter for the fourth quarter of FY2011 at the Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown, VA. This award is given to the command’s top performing sailor each quarter. [Read more…] about Stephen Sawyer Selected Blue Jacket
Hoosick Area Tree Lighting And Costume Parade
Calling all Elves! The Hoosick Falls community tree lighting, caroling and festive costume parade starts in Wood Park at 6 pm on Friday, December 9. Participants are encouraged to create a festive holiday costume. Those who aren’t into costumes should be sure to dress warm!
After the tree lighting and caroling, the parade will leave Wood Park and proceed to the Hoosick Area Youth Center & Community Coalition building at 115 Church Street. At the Center there will be free hot chocolate and snacks while the little ones wait to meet Santa. He will have a little something for everyone. There will be prizes for the best costume and best group, either walking or on a float. For more information call Aelish Nealon at 686-9050.