by David Flint
Town Supervisor Larry Eckhardt laid out the schedule for the 2016 Budget at Monday’s Town Board meeting. There will be a public workshop on Monday, October 5 to develop a Preliminary Budget. Discussion will continue at the Board’s regular workshop meeting on Monday, October 12 and at its regular meeting on Monday, October 19. A public hearing on the Tentative Budget will be held on Monday, October 26. [Read more…] about Stephentown Starts Budget Process
2015 Patriot Ruckmarch Makes A Stop In Grafton
by Doug La Rocque
Men and woman, many encumbered with heavy ruck sacks, some veterans and some who walk to help those who gave so much for this country, made the Grafton VFW Hall their turning point in a grueling 24.8 mile march to support and bring attention to vets suffering from a myriad of physical and mental challenges. [Read more…] about 2015 Patriot Ruckmarch Makes A Stop In Grafton
Golf Scramble Honors Judge Richard P. Whalen
Submitted by Gail Smith
The weather was perfect for the inaugural Richard Whalen Memorial Golf Scramble on Saturday, September 12. Ten teams, comprised of four golfers each, played in the tournament at the Hoosick Falls Country Club to honor a beloved family member, friend and respected member of our community, Judge Richard Whalen. [Read more…] about Golf Scramble Honors Judge Richard P. Whalen
Petersburgh Library Activities
The Petersburgh Public Library story hour continues on Tuesday mornings at 11 am. All preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to attend. September concludes Mother Goose month on Tuesday, the 29th with a cat and kitten theme including “Three Little Kittens” and “Hey Diddle, Diddle” and others. October will feature animals so invite a friend and join us. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Library Activities
Hoosick Hullabaloo Promises Fun For All
Hoosick Hullabaloo, a new Music & Arts Festival kicks off this Friday with three days of events.
The fun begins Friday at 6 pm with the unveiling of the Community Bench Project followed by a ‘Glow Ball in the Falls Night Golf Tournament’ slated for 6 pm at the Hoosick Falls Country Club. The evening concludes with live music at Brown’s Brewery’s Walloomsac Tap Room which starts at 7 pm. [Read more…] about Hoosick Hullabaloo Promises Fun For All
Electronics Recycling Event October 3
The Rensselaer County Legislature and the County Environmental Management Council will team up to sponsor an electronics recycling day next month, Chair of the Legislature Stan Brownell announced.
The electronics recycling event will be held Saturday, October 3 from 9:30 am to 2 pm. The recycling event will be held at the County Office Building, 1600 7th Avenue, downtown Troy. [Read more…] about Electronics Recycling Event October 3
Panthers Pull 27 -20 Win Out Of Their Hat
by Steve Bradley
After almost three quarters of sloppy play from both teams, the Hoosick Falls Panthers escaped from Lake George with a exciting, come from behind win. It wasn’t pretty but it was a win. Both teams struggled much of the game. [Read more…] about Panthers Pull 27 -20 Win Out Of Their Hat
Turn In Unwanted Drugs
The Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in the DEA sponsored National Drug Take Back Day. On September 26, from 10 am to 2 pm, residents can drop off unused, expired or unwanted medication at:
West Sand Lake Fire House
3695 NY Rte 43, West Sand Lake, NY
Take part in preventing prescription drug diversion and abuse, while safeguarding the environment!
HFCS Golf Goes To 11 – 2
by Steve Bradley
HF 4 – Greenwich 1
Hoosick Falls Country Club, 9/16, HF 10 – 1. Reed Boduch (G) won against Ryan Bloomer, 3-1. Mathew Smith (HF) won against Mason Williamson, 3-2. Hayden Smith (HF) won against Noah Kapper, 2 up. Conner Smith (HF) won against Jake Owens, 2-1. [Read more…] about HFCS Golf Goes To 11 – 2
Field Hockey Remains Undefeated, 7 – 0
by Steve Bradley
HF 2 – Granville 0 HFCS, 9/16, HF (O) 5-0, G 2-2.
Hoosick Falls dominated this game, keeping the ball on the Granville end of the field for much of the game. But the Horde defense managed to keep the Panthers out of the goal, allowing only two scores, one in each half. [Read more…] about Field Hockey Remains Undefeated, 7 – 0