Folk singer and guitarist Alexis Haluska will perform her solo act at the New Lebanon Library on Friday, April 22 at 6:30 pm. This concert is free and open to the public, although donations for the performer are appreciated. [Read more…] about Folk Singer Alexis Haluska At The New Lebanon Library
“I ‘Heart’ Hoosick” Grand Opening Event And Open House
The “I ‘Heart’ Hoosick” event on Monday, April 18, is sponsored by the Hoosick Local Development Corporation (HLDC) and will officially open and celebrate the new businesses in Hoosick. It will be an occasion not to miss. The festivities will conveniently be located at numbers 35, 39, and 41 Church Street from 6 until 8 pm. [Read more…] about “I ‘Heart’ Hoosick” Grand Opening Event And Open House
Local Eagle Scouts Honored By Rensselaer County
By Doug La Rocque
Boy Scout Troop 222 Eagle Scouts Trevor Hall and Michael Zlotnick were honored this past week by Rensselaer County Executive Kathy Jimino, Legislative Chairman Stan Brownell and the full legislature. Both scouts recently attained the rank of Eagle Scout, which requires each youth to complete a project that benefits his community. [Read more…] about Local Eagle Scouts Honored By Rensselaer County
Hoosick Town Board Action
A Possible Buyer For Former WCW Building
by Deb Alter
Supervisor Mark Surdam told the Hoosick Town Board at their April 11 session about a meeting he attended in Troy with Village Mayor David Borge to support prospective buyers of 1 Mechanic Street (the old WCW building). [Read more…] about Hoosick Town Board Action
New Folk Fusion CD Release Celebration At PVMCC
Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center Music and Art Cafe presents Shevy and The Pulse on Saturday, April 23 at 7 pm. [Read more…] about New Folk Fusion CD Release Celebration At PVMCC
Aubrey Atwater To Teach The Irish Tinwhistle
Folk musician Aubrey Atwater will teach a workshop on the Irish tinwhistle at the New Lebanon Library on Sunday, April 24 at 6 pm. Aubrey will teach a few simple Irish dance tunes and give tips on ornamentation and expression that she learned from her tinwhistle mentor, Phil Edmonds. [Read more…] about Aubrey Atwater To Teach The Irish Tinwhistle
Two BCS Scholarships Available
Berlin Alumni Scholarship
The Berlin Alumni are accepting applications for the Alumni Scholarship. Any Berlin Senior or graduate who has been accepted into a two or four year college may apply. The application forms are available in the Berlin High School Guidance office. Applications must be postmarked by the May 15, 2016 deadline. [Read more…] about Two BCS Scholarships Available
Did You Know. . .
contributed this week by Berlin Town Historian Sharon Klein
In 1774, Robert Austin yoked his oxen, loaded his cart with his few household belongings and his sister and headed west. After a 21-day trip from Rhode Island, he arrived in the Little Hoosick Valley. [Read more…] about Did You Know. . .
ATV Accident On South Road Now Alleged To Be Drunk Driving
by Doug LaRocque
Grafton Fire and Rescue responded to an overturned ATV along the side of South Road on Saturday, April 3. At the time, the driver was transported to Troy’s Samaritan Hospital for what was described as non-life threatening injuries. [Read more…] about ATV Accident On South Road Now Alleged To Be Drunk Driving
HFCS Budget Has No Increase In The Tax Levy
By Alex Brooks
The Hoosick Falls School Board adopted their 2016-17 budget by unanimous vote at its April 12 meeting. The budget calls for total spending of $23,552,915, which is an increase of 1.8% or $407,502 over the current year’s budget. [Read more…] about HFCS Budget Has No Increase In The Tax Levy