Submitted by Brittonkill Central Schools
We are proud to announce our final inductee to the Hall of Fame Class of 2019. [Read more…] about Tamarac Sports Hall Of Fame
Celebrating a Century
Dorothy Andrew Baker celebrated her 100th birthday recently, at The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls. Dorothy has been a longtime resident of the Hoosick Falls area and moved to CNR in 2018.
Along with local relatives and friends, several family members traveled from Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.
Music has always been an important part of Dorothy’s life, so as a surprise to her, some of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren presented a recital. Solos and duets were played on the keyboard, guitar, trumpet, cello, and violin. This was a special day full of good food, cake, gifts and surprises!
Elizabeth Plungis
Hoosick Falls — Elizabeth “Betty” Plungis, 99, died peacefully in her sleep at the Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation on June 19, 2019. [Read more…] about Elizabeth Plungis
The Life Of George Holcomb
Selling Potatoes
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Monday, July 20, 1846: Today I took my one horse wagon and carried nine bushels of potatoes to Pittsfield and sold them from 75 cts to one dol per bushel. [Read more…] about The Life Of George Holcomb
Stephentown
Disc Jam Is Slammed
By Thaddeus Flint
So, it was that time of year in Stephentown again. No, not Celebrate Stephentown! That’s in August. [Read more…] about Stephentown
HFCS BOE Hires New Assistant High School Principal
by Alex Brooks
The Hoosick Falls School Board hired Nicole Mahoney as Assistant High School Principal for the upcoming school year at its meeting on June 20. High School Principal Pat Dailey said the search committee was unanimous in choosing her over the other candidates. [Read more…] about HFCS BOE Hires New Assistant High School Principal
Brunswick
Valley Avenue Apartments Ready To Respond To Environmental Questions
By Doug La Rocque
David Leon, the developer of the highly controversial apartment complex slated for lands behind Planet Fitness and to the south of Hoosick Road (NYS Route 7), informed the Brunswick Planning Board at its June 20 meeting, they are ready to respond to the questions and instructions contained in a 13 page scoping document, handed them at the board’s December 6, 2018 meeting. [Read more…] about Brunswick
Track Unit a Big Success at BES
Submitted by Rachel Turetsky
“My own personal running program has inspired me to improve our running unit,” said Berlin Elementary School physical education teacher, Mrs. Stacey Sausville, who has completed two half marathons in the past year [Read more…] about Track Unit a Big Success at BES
Outdoors With Trix
Pollinator in Action
National Pollinator Week ended this week. Birds, bats, butterflies, beetles, wasps, moths, flies, small mammals, and most importantly, bees are pollinators. [Read more…] about Outdoors With Trix
Troy Awarded $4M For Transit Safety Improvements
From a Mayoral Press Release
Mayor Patrick Madden has announced the City of Troy has been awarded $4M in transit safety grant funding to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility on Congress Street and Ferry Street. [Read more…] about Troy Awarded $4M For Transit Safety Improvements