Pickin’ At The Grafton Festival
HFCS Reorganization Meeting
by Alex Brooks
Greg Laurin was re-elected as President of the Hoosick Falls Board of Education, and Rick Ferrannini was elected Vice-President, both by unanimous vote of the Board. They were then sworn in, along with the other officers of the School District, and proceeded with the organizational meeting for the upcoming school year. This was the first meeting for newly elected School Board Member Rachel Boisvert, who was warmly welcomed by the Superintendent and the Board President.
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Rensselaer County Legislature – More Like Washington
by Kieron Kramer
Marked by lack of transparency and lack of productivity, the meeting of the Rensselaer County Legislature on Tuesday, July 9, resembled more the mode of governance in Washington, DC, than in Troy. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislature – More Like Washington
Hoosick’s HAYC3 Community Coalition In Contention For National Honor
by Deborah Alter
HAYC3’s Community Coalition is in the running for a prestigious national award from the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America. The award recognizes established coalitions for successfully implementing comprehensive and collaborative strategies to achieve one or more targeted community-level multiple substance abuse programs. It is the highest honor CADCA bestows.
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Hoosick Planning Board Action – Cell Tower Improvements
by Bea Peterson
A Public Hearing on the installation of three new LTE antennas to the tower on Wilson Hill Road was held at 7 pm on Monday, July 15. Maryanne Terry of Site Acquisition, representing AT&T, said the LTEs will be beneficial to the Town and its customers and provide easier and faster service. No one attended the hearing to object, and the Board approved the request.
The regular Planning Board meeting followed the hearing. Minutes of the June meeting were reviewed and approved. As no one appeared before the Board with any planning requests or issues, the meeting quickly adjourned on the hot summer evening.
Town Of Hoosick Democratic Chicken Barbecue
Agatha Christie At The Theater Barn
Agatha Christie’s The Unexpected Guest is playing at The Theater Barn, 654 Route 20, New Lebanon, through Sunday, July 21. Christie murder mysteries have become an annual tradition at The Barn, and this one is sure to please her most ardent fans.
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Fore!
St. Mary’s Golf Scramble and Alumni Banquet Is SMA’s first major fundraiser of the 2013-2014 School Year.
Don’t miss St. Mary’s Academy Alumni Weekend on August 2 and 3. The Golf Scramble will take place on Friday, August 2, at the Hoosick Falls Country Club, and the Alumni Banquet will be at the school on Saturday, August 3. Alumni Weekend is an exciting event for all members of the SMA family, former and current SMA parents and students, as well as community members.
At the Scramble, you can play golf and/or sponsor a hole. Spectators are welcome at the Club to cheer on the players and enjoy the festive atmosphere. The Scramble never fails to delight and entertain the whole family, golfers and non-golfers alike. Tee-off times are 8 am and 1 pm. The registration fee of $70 includes golf, lunch and Babson’s light fare supper.
As always, the Alumni Banquet is looking like it will be an enjoyable evening. The event will be held at the school, and there will be a catered dinner buffet by Scott Areson. Music for listening and dancing will follow the festivities. Come prepared to have a wonderful time with “old” friends! Cocktail Hour is 6 to 7 pm, dinner begins at 7.
Tickets cost $35. Don’t delay! Sign up now to reserve your spot. Early registration also helps us plan. More information and registration forms are available at http://www.stmaryshf.com. You can also call Pat Hayes at 518-686-4314 or send her an email at pathayes@yahoo.com.
Petersburgh Library Reading Program
The Petersburgh Public Library summer reading program is in full swing. Pre-school children are invited to story hour on Tuesdays at 11 am. On July 23 the theme will be “I Dig Animals.” On Wednesday afternoons, between 2 and 4 pm, children of all ages are invited to stop by the Library for our drop-in crafts and paint a jointed wooden snake.
Everyone is invited to our next “Saunter in the Shire” on Wednesday, July 31, at 5 pm. Meet at the Library and journey to the Petersburgh sculpture garden featured in the DVD “Peter’s People.” If you want a sneak preview, the DVD is available at the Library for you to take home and view.
Don’t forget to keep reading this summer. Children who have signed up for the summer reading program can log their books online or on forms provided. They need to be turned in by August 12 so you have lots of time to read. Teens and adults may enter a prize drawing for every book read. There are 11 prizes for adults and four for teens. Stop by the Library and pick up some entry slips and keep reading!