The Tsatsawassa Protective Fire Company will resume its monthly breakfast on Sunday, October 16, with servings from 8 am until noon. Breakfast consists of your choice of French toast or pancakes as well as bacon or sausage, toast, orange juice, applesauce, beverages and eggs prepared to your specifications.
Support your local fire company while visiting with friends and neighbors and enjoying a hearty breakfast to start your day.
The firehouse is located behind the post office near the intersection of Routes 20 and 66 north in the hamlet of Brainard. For more information call 518-766-3815.
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Cans For Cancer
Terri Burdick, member of the Hoosier Hopefuls Relay For Life team, collects cans and bottles for the American Cancer Society all year long. Call her at 686-7851 for pick-up of your donations or bring them to the Nickelback Redemption Center on lower Carey Avenue in Hoosick Falls and add to our account! When bringing your own recycling, why not donate a few to our team? It’s a great way to help a great cause!
Commemorating The 150th Anniversary Of The Civil War – Letters From A Stephentown Navy Man
compiled by David Flint
During the Civil War, Stephentown resident Charles F. Chapel was a Landsman, a seaman recruit, aboard the USS Wabash, Flagship of Admiral Samuel F. du Pont, Commander of the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron.
Off Charleston – September the 12, 1863
Dear Mother,
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Leo Thomas Bruns Sr.
Grafton – Leo Thomas Bruns Sr., 76, formerly of Grafton, NY, and most recently of Troy, NY, passed away peacefully at home on September 29, 2011, after a brief illness.
Born in Johnsonville, NY, on May 10, 1935, Leo was the son of the late Frederick and Mary (Pemrick) Bruns. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1962. He was recipient of the National Defense Service Medal. Leo was employed by the former General Electric Plant in Waterford, NY, for thirty years. During this time, he was warehouse supervisor and a shop steward for the IUE Local 359, Buildings 42 and 43.
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Paul W. Roberts
New Lebanon – Paul Wayne Roberts, 75, died peacefully at home on Friday, September 30, 2011, with his wife Joan at his side. Born in Pittsfield, MA, on September 8, 1936, he was the son of the late Willard and Elene Dymond Roberts. [Read more…] about Paul W. Roberts
Berlin’s Main Street – A History Tour
by David Flint
Who knew there was so much history and architectural style on Berlin’s Main Street, just between Elm Street and Park Avenue? Driving by the familiar buildings and homes, it’s just part of the background. But taking a leisurely stroll on a beautiful fall day in a small group with your own personal tour guide and informative guide book, it all comes to life.
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Hoosick Town Board Mulls Over Four Options For Town Hall
by Jan Shields
Preserve a “great old building” or construct a new energy efficient Town Hall is the question the Hoosick Town Board mulled over Monday during a workshop meeting.
Toss in two other existing buildings that could be retrofitted for a Town Hall and the choice becomes even more difficult.
After discussing choices with William L. Cottrell, an engineer with Cottrell Associates of Hoosick Falls, for more than an hour, the workshop was adjourned without the Board choosing an option or even narrowing the field.
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Grand Fun At The Pumpkinpalooza
2011 5k Run/Walk Results
submitted By Beth Dillard
James Preite, 47, of North Adams, was the winner of the Third Annual Pumpkinpalooza 5K Run/Walk, sponsored by Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics. He finished the course in 18 minutes and 24 seconds. John Guzzi, 34, of Pownal, took second with a time of 20:06. Katherine Danforth, 16, of Hoosick Falls was the first female finisher with a time of 25:50. Michael Rosenthal, 68, of Arlington, VT, won the Walker category.
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Hoosick Democratic Candidates
submitted by the Hoosick Democratic Committee
The Town of Hoosick Democratic Committee is pleased to announce its candidates for the November election.
Richard McNally, former partner in the respected law firm of Holbrook, Johnson, McNally and Tate in Hoosick Falls, is seeking his second term as Rensselaer County DA. Over the past four years McNally has brought leadership and professionalism to the DA’s office and has made the Criminal Justice System in this County work for all.
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Hoosick Republican Candidates
submitted by the Hoosick Republican Committee
A Republican caucus for the purpose of selecting candidates to run in the November election for the Town of Hoosick was held on Thursday, September 15. Nominated and unanimously voted to run on the Republican line are Keith Cipperly, Town Supervisor, Mark Surdam, Town Council, Bruce Patire, Town Council, and Richard Whalen, Town Justice. They will join incumbent Jack Mahar, Sheriff, candidate Joel Abelove, District Attorney, and incumbent Chris Hummel, Surrogate Court Judge on the Republican line, Row B.
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