Hoosick Falls – Benedict A. Nowik entered into eternal rest on February 11, 2016. He died peacefully at The Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation, Hoosick Falls, in the comfort and love of his wife Pollie, children, and grandchildren. [Read more…] about Benedict A. Nowik
Gladys Johanna ‘Jeannie’ Fox
Hoosick Falls – Gladys Johanna ‘Jeannie’ Fox, 67, of Hoosick Falls, NY, passed the evening of February 11, 2016. [Read more…] about Gladys Johanna ‘Jeannie’ Fox
Former Grafton Supervisor Frank Higgins Files Notice Of Claim Against The Town
By Doug La Rocque
On Monday former Supervisor Frank Higgins personally served town officials with a notice of claim, alleging among other things, slander and harassment, resulting from a December 9, 2015 court proceeding in Brunswick Town Court. [Read more…] about Former Grafton Supervisor Frank Higgins Files Notice Of Claim Against The Town
Temporary Filter Ready For Testing
The installation of the temporary GAC filters is nearing completion. After the tanks are filled with carbon on Friday, February 12, the mechanical part of the process will be complete. [Read more…] about Temporary Filter Ready For Testing
Debate About Solar Installations Continues in Hoosick
by Deb Alter
A Town of Hoosick Public Workshop was held on January 27 so that community members could voice their opinions on the impact commercial solar farms will have on the town’s landscape and on nearby property values, and whether the Town should opt out of the tax break given under current state law. [Read more…] about Debate About Solar Installations Continues in Hoosick
A First Look At Berlin School District Budget
by Alex Brooks
At a “Round Table” meeting of the Berlin School Board on Thursday February 4, Dr. Stephen Young, Superintendent of the Berlin School District, gave the Board and the public a first look at the budget picture for the District. [Read more…] about A First Look At Berlin School District Budget
Lady Panthers Win League Title, Boys Are Co-Champs In 3-Way Tie
by Steve Bradley
The 13-1 HFCS varsity girls sealed the deal for their second consecutive Wasaren League crown last Friday when they defeated Tamarac on their home court. By not losing a game since a one point loss to Hoosic Valley on January 15, the Ladies cemented their hold on first place. Had the Panthers lost any game they would have tied Hoosic Valley. Hoosic Valley was lurking, one game back, just waiting for the Panthers to make a slip that never happened. In 2015, the Ladies used the league title as a springboard to earn their way to the state championship game. [Read more…] about Lady Panthers Win League Title, Boys Are Co-Champs In 3-Way Tie
Grafton Town Board Action
Full Value Reassessment Planned For Grafton
In Time For 2017 Tax Roll
By Doug La Rocque
[private]The Grafton Town Board announced at its meeting on Monday February 8, that Assessor David Galarneau plans to start a full value reassessment of the Town after the 2016 Tax rolls become final on July 1. In a letter to the Board, Galarneau outlined the steps he plans to take to accomplish the reassessment, which would bring properties in Grafton up to full value. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Action
Hoosick Town Board Action
PFOA Becomes A Town Issue As PFOA Is Detected
In Private Wells Just Outside The Village
by Deb Alter
The Town has been working with the NY State Department of Health (DOH) to get private wells tested for PFOA. Results from the samples taken in November are in and are available on both the Town and Village websites. The DOH has taken many more samples in the past few weeks and they continue to update a map that they have developed showing the areas of concern. [Read more…] about Hoosick Town Board Action
Cheney Library Programs
Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls will begin an 8 week Spring Story Time on February 23 at 10 am in the Story Room, and story times will be every Tuesday at 10 am. The theme this Spring will be On Your Mark, Get Set … Read. [Read more…] about Cheney Library Programs