Hoosick Falls – Gail F. Woodcock, 65, passed away on Friday August 5, at her residence on Second Street. [Read more…] about Gail Woodcock
Antique Radios The Original Wireless
Antique radios: their repair and restoration is the program of the Grafton Historical Society on Wednesday, August 17 at Grafton Town Hall at 7 pm. It will be presented by Keith Parks. [Read more…] about Antique Radios The Original Wireless
Saint Mary’s Academy Celebrates 125th Anniversary!
submitted by Amanda Goyer
St. Mary’s Academy celebrated 125 years of Catholic Education in Hoosick Falls this past weekend. The Sisters of St. Joseph opened the school doors on August 28, 1891 to 600 children!
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Tasha Tudor Collection On Display At Stephentown Post Office
submitted by Meredith Rhindress
Take a trip back in time at the Stephentown Post Office. A local resident has loaned her Tasha Tudor collection for exhibit in the Stephentown Historical Society display case there. [Read more…] about Tasha Tudor Collection On Display At Stephentown Post Office
Engineers Discuss Hoosick Falls Water District Expansion
by Alex Brooks
Engineers from MRB Engineering came to both the Hoosick Town Board Meeting on August 8 and the Village of Hoosick Falls Meeting the next night to report on the status of their project designing an expansion plan for the Village Water System. [Read more…] about Engineers Discuss Hoosick Falls Water District Expansion
Sidewalk Blowback: NYSDOT Wants Sidewalk Built Or Money Paid Back
by Thaddeus Flint
It was Deja-Vu all over again as townspeople from New Lebanon met Monday night to discuss a possible sidewalk project that seems to have taken on a life of its own. [Read more…] about Sidewalk Blowback: NYSDOT Wants Sidewalk Built Or Money Paid Back
Leak In Petersburgh Water System Causes Temporary Spike In PFOA Level In The Water
by Alex Brooks
Petersburgh Water Superintendent Ben Krahforst noticed on Friday morning August 5 that the water level in the District’s water tank was dropping, and he knew there must be a leak somewhere in the system. [Read more…] about Leak In Petersburgh Water System Causes Temporary Spike In PFOA Level In The Water
Hoosick Rocks The Block In Style
submitted by Deborah Alter
The Hoosick Rocks the Block party on August 3 was a tremendous success; clean-up was not even finished and people were already asking when there would be another. [Read more…] about Hoosick Rocks The Block In Style
One Car Wallops Another On Route 7
A Toyota Corolla traveling west on Route 7 drove into the rear of a Volkswagen Jetta station wagon Sunday morning while the Jetta was stopped waiting for traffic to pass. [Read more…] about One Car Wallops Another On Route 7
Theresa Beaudoin Approved As Rensselaer County’s New Social Services Commissioner
By Doug La Rocque
Following in the footsteps of her father John, Theresa Beaudoin took the reins of the County’s largest department on August 1st. Beaudoin replaces Randy Hall, who has served as commissioner for 8 years. [Read more…] about Theresa Beaudoin Approved As Rensselaer County’s New Social Services Commissioner