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Michael C. Fisher

June 15, 2017 By eastwickpress

New Lebanon – Michael Christopher Fisher, 42, died Sunday, June 11, 2017 at the Berkshire Medical Center following an ATV accident. He was born in Albany, NY on March 24, 1975, the beloved son of Charles A. and Marilyn Gosnell Fisher of Stephentown. He was raised in East Nassau and was a 1993 graduate of New Lebanon High School. He later attended Hudson Valley Community College in Troy.

He was employed in the construction field with J.H. Maxymillan Construction in Pittsfield, MA, Condron Construction in Lanesborough, MA and currently was a foreman/supervisor with Bervy Excavation in Canaan, NY. Michael was an avid outdoorsmen, he loved to be in the woods. He enjoyed his jeeps, snowmobiling, building drag cars and driving them fast, hunting and his old F100 Ford truck “dukie.” He loved watching the sunrise, sunset and looking up at the stars. He loved being home spending time in his garage, laughing and telling stories with his family and friends. He was a man to love and who loved always, spreading it with his signature peace sign.

To know Mikey was to love him.

In addition to his parents, he is the loving husband of Shari Thomas Fisher; dear brother of Katie L. MacVeigh of New Lebanon; proud uncle of Caleb Michael Fisher MacVeigh; loving and caring step-father of Hope and Charles “C-Man” Gadomski; best friend and “brother” of Casey York. He is also survived by “the boys, Louie and Moose” and many relatives and friends.

Relatives and friends may call at the Hall & Higgins Funeral Home, 457 NY 43, Stephentown on Saturday, June 17 from 10 am-1 pm followed by the funeral service at 1 pm. Interment will follow in East Nassau Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Veterans Miracle Center, 10 Interstate Avenue, Albany, NY 12205. Condolence book at ParkerBrosMemorial.com. [/private]

Filed Under: Obituaries

Katrine Phillips

June 15, 2017 By eastwickpress

Berlin – Katrine Jorgensen Phillips, a long-time resident of Berlin, NY died peacefully in the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Bennington Health & Rehabilitation. [Read more…] about Katrine Phillips

Filed Under: Obituaries

Wayne Trimm

June 15, 2017 By eastwickpress

Hoosick Falls – Wayne Trimm, our region’s John James Audubon, died on June 2, 2017 in Hoosick Falls at age 94. [Read more…] about Wayne Trimm

Filed Under: Obituaries

Charlotte Returns From The West

June 15, 2017 By eastwickpress

Friday, October 9, 1840: We gathered winter and fall apples. Saturday: We gathered apples. [Read more…] about Charlotte Returns From The West

Filed Under: George Holcomb

A Message To The Community From Eastwick Press Publisher Alex Brooks

June 8, 2017 By eastwickpress

The Eastwick Press will cease publication at the end of this month. The last issue will be the June 23 issue. [Read more…] about A Message To The Community From Eastwick Press Publisher Alex Brooks

Filed Under: Berlin, Front Page, Grafton, Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, Local News, New Lebanon, Petersburgh, Stephentown

Enabling Legislation For Hoosick Falls Borrowing Passes the State Senate

June 8, 2017 By eastwickpress

Enabling Legislation For Hoosick Falls Borrowing Passes the State Senate

by Alex Brooks

Legislation empowering the Village of Hoosick Falls to issue long-term bonding to pay for local costs associated with discovery of PFOA in the Village recently passed the New York State Senate. [Read more…] about Enabling Legislation For Hoosick Falls Borrowing Passes the State Senate

Filed Under: Front Page, Hoosick, Hoosick Falls

Petersburgh Gets Grant Of $31,365 For Records Management

June 8, 2017 By eastwickpress

by Alex Brooks

The Town of Petersburgh received word on Monday morning June 5 that the Town had been awarded a grant for $31,365 to improve its handling of town records. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Gets Grant Of $31,365 For Records Management

Filed Under: Front Page, Petersburgh

Community Informational Meeting Regarding PFOA Updates

June 8, 2017 By eastwickpress

On Monday, June 19, there will be an informational meeting and public availability session to update the community on the ongoing investigation and remediation efforts in the Hoosick Falls area.  The meeting will be held at Hoosick Falls Central School, beginning at 6 pm. [Read more…] about Community Informational Meeting Regarding PFOA Updates

Filed Under: Front Page, Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, Petersburgh

Rensselaer County Republican Committee Backs Grafton’s Chris Meyer For County Executive

June 8, 2017 By eastwickpress

Democrats Have No Candidate As Yet 

By Doug La Rocque

At its gathering this past Saturday, The Rensselaer County Republican Committee formally endorsed current Deputy County Executive Chris Meyer to replace his retiring boss Kathy Jiminio.  [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Republican Committee Backs Grafton’s Chris Meyer For County Executive

Filed Under: Berlin, Front Page, Grafton, Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, Local News, New Lebanon, Petersburgh, Rensselaer County, Stephentown

Hoosick Falls CSD Announces Schedule For The End of School Year

June 8, 2017 By eastwickpress

submitted by Brian Bushner

It is hard to believe that another school year is coming to a close, but on June 23, the 144th annual commencement exercise will be held. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls CSD Announces Schedule For The End of School Year

Filed Under: Front Page, Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, Hoosick School Dist., Petersburgh, School News

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