Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by David Flint
In Stephentown, Town Supervisor Larry Eckhardt reported that the Town fared pretty well compared to other places nearby. No one was hurt and the Fire Department, he said, reported that they had only a couple of calls and nothing really serious. [Read more…] about Stephentown And New Lebanon Survive Hurricane Irene Flooding
by Thaddeus Flint
The New Lebanon School Board voted Wednesday against a plan which might have saved the Union Free School building, choosing instead to have the historic structure demolished.
[Read more…] about Union Free School To Be Demolished
by Alex Brooks
The Aqua Vista Campground in Petersburgh was partially flooded in the heavy rains from Hurricane Irene when the Little Hoosic River overflowed its banks last Sunday. There was quite a bit of property damage, but no one was hurt.
[Read more…] about Aqua Vista Campground Partially Flooded
by Bea Peterson
The Town of Hoosick Board held a workshop meeting on Monday, August 29, at 6 pm. The topic of the meeting was the site review and possible floor plans put together by engineer Bill Cottrell for the three buildings under consideration for the Town Hall. Cottrell presented the Board with three drawings. The layouts were not exhaustive, he said, and were based on the Town’s needs. They outlined the exiting of buildings and the changes required. He suggested Board members take time to look over the plans before going to the next step, which would be cost estimates.
[Read more…] about Town Hall Sites Discussed At Workshop
The Town of Grafton will be holding a memorial service at the Town Park on Sunday, September 11, at 1 pm in observance of the ten year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
Members of the Grafton Fire Company, Grafton Rescue Squad, Grafton VFW Post and local Clergy will be participating in the observance. Kelly Paslow, Director of Rensselaer Public Safety who volunteered at Ground Zero at the World Trade Center site, will be the guest speaker.
[Read more…] about Grafton To Hold Memorial For The Ten Year Anniversary Of The 9/11 Attacks
The Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad gives the Paul Timmerman EMS Award each year to a graduating senior of Hoosick Falls Central School who demonstrates good community service and is a good role model for classmates. Paul was an active member of the Rescue Squad whose life ended suddenly in a vehicle accident. This year’s recipient is Brett Henry Hanselman.
[Read more…] about 2011 HFCS Graduate Receives Paul Timmerman EMS Award
On a beautiful August day under four large tents, the Annual Resident and family picnic was held in the courtyard of the Hoosick Falls Health Center. With the largest turnout ever, approximately 350 meals were served to residents, family members and staff. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Health Center’s Annual Resident And Family Picnic
For many years, the Board of Directors of the Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls has wanted to have a Friends of the Library group. The good news is – it’s going to happen! The role of the group would be to support and encourage library use through programming, fund raising, volunteering and advertising.
[Read more…] about Friends Of The Cheney Library To Meet September 6
