By Doug La Rocque
Mountain Bike enthusiasts from around the Capital Region braved Saturday’s rain and storms to help make the first “Grafton Rocks” event, sponsored by the Saratoga Mountain Bike Association a success. [Read more…] about First Annual “Grafton Rocks” Mountain Bike Festival
Shaker Museum │ Mount Lebanon To Open June 17 With New Tour, Spaces, And Exhibit
Shaker Museum | Mount Lebanon opens its doors for the summer season at 10 am on Friday, June 17 at the North Family historic site. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm, Friday through Monday, through October 10. Guided tours will depart from the Wash House every two hours beginning at 10:30 am. [Read more…] about Shaker Museum │ Mount Lebanon To Open June 17 With New Tour, Spaces, And Exhibit
Bradley Wins HAYC3 Leadership Award
McKenzie Bradley is the winner of this year’s HAYC3 Youth Leadership Award.
The award recognizes graduating seniors from HFCS who embrace HAYC3’s mission and who lead by example in all aspects of their life. [Read more…] about Bradley Wins HAYC3 Leadership Award
Three Seniors Awarded PTA Scholarships
Topping off a very successful year hosting popular family events and fundraising, the HFCS PTA awarded three scholarships to graduating seniors at its recent year-end meeting. [Read more…] about Three Seniors Awarded PTA Scholarships
Grafton Town Board Action
The Grant To Purchase A New Ambulance For The
Town Of Grafton Moves Closer To Completion
By Doug La Rocque
For several months the $150,000 grant announced last year by State Senator Kathy Marchione’s office to allow the Grafton Rescue Squad to replace its aging ambulance, has been stuck in red tape at the NYS Dormitory Authority, the state agency charged with making sure all the requirements of the grant are met. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Action
9th Annual Coach Baker Fund Weekend
Auction, Dinner, Golf And Basketball
Tournament Are This Weekend
The ninth annual auction, Golf Scramble and basketball tournament will be June 17 and 18 at the historic Hoosick Falls Country Club in Hoosick Falls. The weekend was established in memory of the late coach Ken Baker of Hoosick Falls and Cambridge who passed away in 2008. [Read more…] about 9th Annual Coach Baker Fund Weekend
Town And Village Hold Joint Informational Meeting About Water And Sewer Extension
by Deb Alter and Alex Brooks
On Tuesday, June 7, the Village of Hoosick Falls and the Town of Hoosick held a joint informational meeting concerning the potential water and sewer expansion south along Route 22 to the school and in the Wilson Hill and Bovie Hill areas, and the expenditure of $46,000 for a comprehensive feasibility engineering study that is necessary in order to apply to New York State for grants and low- or no-interest loans to complete the project. If the two Boards decide to go ahead with the project, they will split the cost. The $46,000 would be refunded if the project gets approved. [Read more…] about Town And Village Hold Joint Informational Meeting About Water And Sewer Extension
HFHS Girls Have Successful Donation Event For “Children with Hair Loss”
submitted by Brian Bushner
Girls in the “Advocates of Compassion Club” planned an event to benefit “Children With Hair Loss,” an organization that creates wigs for children in need. [Read more…] about HFHS Girls Have Successful Donation Event For “Children with Hair Loss”
Jazzed for Literacy – And Wine Tasting!
On Friday, June 24, music lovers and friends of literacy are invited to an evening of jazz, wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres with Sonny and Perley at the elegant Hilton Garden Inn, 235 Hoosick Street, Troy, NY. All proceeds will benefit Literacy Volunteers. [Read more…] about Jazzed for Literacy – And Wine Tasting!
Brown’s Brewing Partners With Battlefield For Historical Event
Brown’s Brewing Company’s Walloomsac Taproom and the Bennington Battlefield will partner on Saturday, June 18 during New York State’s Path Through History Weekend.
The Bennington Battlefield will host two “History on the Hill” sessions on Saturday, June 18 at 10 am and 3 pm as part of New York State’s Path Through History weekend. Musicians, speakers, and reenactors will share the history of the battle and tales of the Revolutionary War soldier’s experience. [Read more…] about Brown’s Brewing Partners With Battlefield For Historical Event