The newly formed Flying Deer Tracking Club will meet on Saturday, October 20, from 9 am to noon at a location to be announced. The Tracking Club is an opportunity for adults 18 and older to further their nature education and enjoy time in the fields and forests. We hope to offer a similar program for kids and/or families in future. Members will learn to identify animals by their tracks, recognize scat and other signs left by animals, recognize animal gaits and track patterns, follow trails through varying landscapes and uncover mysteries.
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The Life Of George Holcomb – Settling Father’s Estate
by Alex Brooks
In the last episode, Holcomb had a dispute with one of his brothers over settlement of his father’s will, and Brother Beriah went home “much dissatisfied.” After settling the legalities of his settlement with the first three siblings, he goes to cousin Samul Holcomb, and has difficulty there as well.
Sunday, April 8, 1824: This morning Squire John Babcock was going past our house and I called to him to stop and take some refreshment, and I let him read the deed that brother Beriah gave to Brother Wm and myself yesterday, and said Babcock told me that it was perfectly correct.
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Pioneer Kids Begins At The Petersburgh Baptist Church
Pioneer Kids began on Tuesday, October 16, at the Petersburgh Baptist Church, 19240 Route 22, Petersburgh. Girls and boys in kindergarten through fifth grade may join anytime during the year. The Club meets Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 pm through March 26 (except on no-school days).
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First Open Meeting On The Future Of The Village Of Hoosick Falls
To Dissolve Or Not To Dissolve
by Bea Peterson
At least 60 people attended the first in a series of meetings regarding the future of Hoosick Falls. Mayor Matt Monahan opened the meeting stating there are misconceptions floating around about this process. He was emphatic that no decisions have been made at this point. He said, “Times are hard, taxes are up, there are not a lot of businesses in the Village and New York is a rough state taxwise.” He added that in the Village the economy is in tough shape and the Village has an aging population. He noted there are over 100 homes for sale in the Hoosick area and many have been for sale for more than a year. Many other homes are in foreclosure. [Read more…] about First Open Meeting On The Future Of The Village Of Hoosick Falls
County Legislature Requests DOT To Review Safety Conditions Of Route 2 Overpass In Petersburgh
TV Channel 6 Covers The Story
by Kieron Kramer
On Tuesday, October 9, the Rensselaer County Legislature passed a resolution requesting the State Department of Transportation review safety and travel conditions on State Route 22 in Petersburgh in the area where State Route 2 is carried via bridge over State Route 22. The resolution was introduced by District 5 Legislators Stan Brownell and Lester Goodermote, who represent the towns of Stephentown, Berlin, Petersburgh, Grafton, Hoosick and the Village of Hoosick Falls, and was joined by the entire Legislative body. After the meeting a broadcast journalist from TV Channel 6 and his cameraman showed up to interview Brownell and Goodermote in the anteroom of the Legislative Chamber about the traffic problem in Petersburgh.
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A Stephentown Firefighter Suffers Smoke Inhalation At Powder Hounds Fire
by David Flint
Seven fire companies responded to a fire that broke out Wednesday afternoon at the Powder Hounds Restaurant situated at the base of Jiminy Peak. Hancock, MA, Fire Chief David Rash said that the fire of unknown origin started about 2 pm. By 4 pm the fire was under control, but firefighters were still in the process of dousing hot spots. Rash expected they would continue to do so into the night hours.
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Hoosick Town Board Action – Town Pool Cost Is An Issue
by Bea Peterson
The Town of Hoosick Board meeting was held on Tuesday, October 9, instead of Monday in deference to the Columbus Day holiday.
Mid-meeting Councilman Bruce Patire asked residents for their patience and understanding as the Board deals with the upcoming budget. “Businesses are asked for more from less people,” he said. “It is difficult for us. There are only so many things we can do in the next year or two.” He said they want to hold taxes down, but there are decisions to be made to save the Town Pool and to fix roads. “We’re looking at a health insurance increase of ten percent, minimum,” he said. “We have to make hard decisions.”
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New Lebanon Ethics Board Will Stay Put
by Thaddeus Flint
What happens in New Lebanon stays in New Lebanon – at least for the moment. A vote at Tuesday’s Board meeting on the enactment of proposed Local Law #1, which would have sent allegations of ethical impropriety to the Columbia County Ethics Board and dissolved the local ethics board, failed to pass.
“The matter is effectively dead,” said Town Clerk Colleen Teal. Although it could be brought back at a later time, she noted. With such a close vote – a tie in fact – it would be only a small surprise should the item re-appear on some future agenda. [Read more…] about New Lebanon Ethics Board Will Stay Put
Village of Hoosick Falls Board Action – Niel Stowell Commended For 25 Years Of Service
by Bea Peterson
The first order of business for Mayor Matt Monahan at the Hoosick Falls Village Board meeting on Tuesday, October 9, was to recognize Highway Superintendent Niel Stowell for 25 years of service to the Village.
Deputy Mayor Paul Haynes reported that the fiscal year end shows the Village didn’t have to use any of the fund balance set aside for the year. The Water Department had a $37,000 surplus and the Wastewater Department had a $35,000 surplus.
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St. Mary’s Academy Cow Plop And Car Show
by Pat Hayes and Bea Peterson
It was cool and overcast Sunday, October 7, for the Annual St. Mary’s Academy Cow Plop and Car Show at the Town of Hoosick Athletic Fields. Youngsters were oblivious to the weather as they enjoyed hay rides, bouncy bounce, pumpkin painting, games and laser tag from morning to afternoon. There was plenty of food for everyone, plus raffles, a silent auction, politicians and, of course, the main event – the Cow Plop.
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