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Ice Storm Made Roads Impassable, Caused Power Outages; Grafton And Hoosick Hardest Hit

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Rensselaer County State Of Emergency Continues
by Bea Peterson
On Monday morning, March 7, Rensselaer County Executive Kathy Jimino declared a State of Emergency in response to the ice storm that affected many portions of the County. At the start 5,000 homes and businesses were without power and many State, County, Town and Village roads were impassable. By Tuesday afternoon 2,500 homes and business were still without power, and some roads were still impassable. National Grid and New York State Electric and Gas had most power restored by late Tuesday and expected to have the rest restored Wednesday.
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Hoosick Falls Election Is Tuesday, March 15

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by Bea Peterson
On Tuesday, March 15, Hoosick Falls voters will go to the polls to re-elect a Mayor and Village Justice and elect three of four candidates for Trustee. Mayor Matthew Monahan and Trustees Paul K. Haynes, Jr. and John Hickey are running on the Progressive Party ticket for a second term. Riccardo DiDonato is also on the ticket, running for a third term. Thomas Restino is running again for Village Justice.
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Rensselaer County Honors Two Prominent Area Families

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by Kieron Kramer
Two prominent families from Eastern Rensselaer County came to the Rensselaer County Legislature’s meeting on Tuesday, March 8, to be presented with copies of the resolutions passed last month honoring their departed loved ones. District 5 Legislators Stan Brownell and Lester Goodermote, who represent the towns of Stephentown, Berlin, Petersburgh, Grafton, Hoosick and the Village of Hoosick Falls made the presentations.
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Village of Hoosick Falls Board Meeting – Next Winter – Towing

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by Bea Peterson
Trustee John Hickey said Board members have received many complaints this winter about cars left on the streets during snowstorms. “The law hasn’t been enforced in several years,” said Mayor Matt Monahan. “We have given a few warnings and tickets, but that is it.” The Board agreed that later this year signs will be put up indicating odd and even side of the street parking during storms and that towing will be enforced. “We’re looking at more of these 1950s winters,” said Hickey. Trustee Ann Bornt added that it had been a nasty winter and she can’t wait for it to end.
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Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Day Parade And Irish Fest Is Saturday

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Don Bogardus Named Grand Marshal Of The 2011 Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade
The Former Mayor Of Hoosick Falls, Don Bogardus, has been named Grand Marshal of the 2011 Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade. Don’s Irish roots come from his great-grandmother who immigrated to the United States in the late 1800s. Don is a lifelong resident of Hoosick Falls and has always been one of the Village’s biggest boosters. Don is married to Ester. They have two children Terry (Loomis) Bogardus, Curtis Bogardus and the late Joseph Bogardus.
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