by Alex Brooks
At its regular March Board of Education Meeting, the Hoosick Falls School District rolled out the second draft of its proposed budget for next year. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls School District Makes Budget Cuts
Petersburgh
Pine Named Wasaren League MVP
by Steve Bradley
Senior Kelly Pine was named Most Valuable Player of the Wasaren League for the 2016-17 season. Pine led the Panthers to the 2017 sectional semifinals and has been an intregal part of the HFCS girls basketball team since she was an eighth grader. [Read more…] about Pine Named Wasaren League MVP
A Man And His Dream: John Tweedy’s New Book
By Jackolyn Houghton
On Saturday, March 18 an impressive and humble 97 year old John R. Tweedy was able to hold a book signing for his first ever published children’s book. [Read more…] about A Man And His Dream: John Tweedy’s New Book
Hoosick Falls CSD Remediates Lead In Potable Drinking Sources
submitted by Brian Bushner
School districts in New York State are required to annually test for lead and test results taken at Hoosick Falls CSD earlier this year indicated areas that were in need of remediation. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls CSD Remediates Lead In Potable Drinking Sources
Boil Water Order Lifted On Water From Petersburgh Water District
by Alex Brooks
The Rensselaer County Department of Health has lifted the boil water order that has been in effect since the PFOA filtration system went on line January 26. [Read more…] about Boil Water Order Lifted On Water From Petersburgh Water District
Burdick To Play At Bryant University
Allison Burdick her letter of intent to play field hockey at Division I Bryant University. [Read more…] about Burdick To Play At Bryant University
W ASAREN League Basketball All-Stars 2016-17
(as selected by league coaches)
MVP – Jared D’Aloia – Sr – Stillwater
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Petersburgh Library Names New Director
submitted by Sharon Hodges
The Petersburgh Public Library Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Melissa Lockett as the next Library Director, effective April 3. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Library Names New Director
Very Small State Aid Increase Creates Budget Dilemma For Hoosick Falls School District
by Alex Brooks
Hoosick Falls School district released the first draft of its budget for the 2017-2018 school year at its February 16 meeting. The budget proposes an increase in spending of 2.5% or $595,829, which brings total annual spending to $24,148,744. [Read more…] about Very Small State Aid Increase Creates Budget Dilemma For Hoosick Falls School District
St. Patrick’s Day Parade And IrishFest This Weekend
The Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Day Parade (celebrating its 26th anniversary this year) will step off at 1 pm on Saturday March 11 from Wood Park in Downtown Hoosick Falls. Near the front in the place of honor will be Grand Marshal Bob Ryan. [Read more…] about St. Patrick’s Day Parade And IrishFest This Weekend