Committal services with military honors for Harry B Gompert Jr. are on Friday, May 20, at 1 pm in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville, NY. Harry passed away on April 25, 2011, at the Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY. He was the husband of the late Charlotte Gompert. He is survived by a son, Daniel Gompert, a daughter, Judith Cutler, two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements are under the care of the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY.
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The End Of An Era: Hoosick Falls Dispatch Radio Tower Taken Down
On Wednesday, May 11, members of the Hoosick Falls Fire Department and Wells Communications dismantled the communications tower on the Hoosick Falls Municipal Building. Rescue Squad President Bill Gaillard said the antenna was paid for by the Squad and installed 25 years ago. With the Village dispatch gone, there is no need for the tower. Most of it will be scrapped, but Gaillard hopes to relocate one of the radio portions to the North Hoosick Fire Department as backup. [Read more…] about The End Of An Era: Hoosick Falls Dispatch Radio Tower Taken Down
Armory And Sports Complex Topics At Hoosick Board
by Bea Peterson
At the Hoosick Town Board meeting on Monday evening, May 9, Councilman Mark Surdam said Board members have begun getting feedback on the Town staying in or leaving the Armory. He said, “Recently there was a huge issue in Berlin that completely divided the community. I don’t want to see that happen here. We can respectfully agree to disagree. We have to keep the ball rolling and do what’s best for the majority in the Town.”
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Heartfelt Goodbyes For Berlin And Stephentown Families
by Kieron Kramer
At one point during the Rensselaer County Legislature’s presentation period on Tuesday evening Chairman of the Legislature Martin Reid of West Sand Lake said, “This was quite a winter, and it seems like we’ve lost an awful lot of friends.” The Legislature’s presentation period is an act of community where Rensselaer County citizens are recognized for their achievements, commended for selfless acts and memorialized for a life well spent. [Read more…] about Heartfelt Goodbyes For Berlin And Stephentown Families
Hoosick Falls Property Owners Without Water Meters To Be Fined
by Bea Peterson
At the Hoosick Falls Village Board meeting on Tuesday, May 10, the Board approved a motion to enforce the local law for fines on those property owners who do not yet have water meters or have not had broken meters repaired. The Village will also re-levy all unpaid invoices pertaining to water, sewer, solid waste and property maintenance.
Residents have already received mock bills based on water meter readings to give them an opportunity to understand the new payment process.
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New Lebanon Town Board Offers An Accommodation In Mittnight Case
by Thaddeus Flint
New information arose from the New Lebanon Town Board meeting last Monday concerning the endless case of Robert Mittnight Jr., as well as the seemingly never ending story of the New Lebanon Town Hall.
Mittnight Jr., was once again at the Board Meeting to see if there was any new word regarding his case regarding zoning problems. Mittnight Jr. wishes to obtain a permit to build a pole barn to store various building and other materials on his property. A State Supreme Court judge had recently ordered this completed by April 30. The deadline is now June 15. [Read more…] about New Lebanon Town Board Offers An Accommodation In Mittnight Case
Hoosick Falls Clean-Up Day And Block Party Is This Saturday
Come be part of a community effort to do a little spring cleaning in the Village of Hoosick Falls this Saturday, May 14. The Hoosick Area Youth Center and Community Coalition (HAYC3) has organized a large group of volunteers to support this effort, but more volunteers are needed. Even if you only have an hour of time to donate, please help.
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Antique Appraisal Day In Poestenkill
The Poestenkill Historical Society will sponsor an Antique Appraisal Day in the Poestenkill Fire House on Saturday, May 14, from 10 am to 2 pm. Appraisers will be Mark Lawson, WMHT Antiques Road Show sponsor, Nancy Toomer of House of Rose Antiques in Niskayuna and Dennis Holzman of Holzman Antiques in Albany. [Read more…] about Antique Appraisal Day In Poestenkill
Shaker Museum Opens Waterworks Exhibit
The Shaker Museum and Library will celebrate NY Heritage weekend (May 14 and 15) with the opening of the exhibit Freshet: Uncovering the Shaker Waterworks at Mount Lebanon.
Architectural plans for Mount Lebanon Shaker Village will be posted in the Granary, drawn up by the National Park Service’s Historic American Landscapes Survey. View the documentation of a National Treasure.
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The Underground Railway Is The Topic At The Taconic Valley Historical Society Meeting
Harriet Tubman’s celebrated rescue of a fugitive slave in Rensselaer County and the operation of the local Underground Railroad will be the topic at the Taconic Valley Historical Society meeting on Monday, May 16, at 7:30 pm at the United Methodist Church, South Main Street, Berlin.
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