Graduation - An End and A Beginning
July 4th, 2009
Kevin Gorman, Jr. and his mother share a special moment at the end of graduation. The fireworks celebrate an ending and a new beginning for the Class of 2009. (Bea Peterson photo)
Lohnes Pleads Not Guilty
July 4th, 2009by Bea Peterson
Michael Lohnes of Hoosick Falls appeared before Rensselaer County Court Judge Andrew G. Ceresia on July 1 to face charges in connection with a December 29, 2008, burglary at a Hill Road farm in the Town of Hoosick. In addition to the burglary charges, Lohnes is accused of criminal mischief and cruelty to animals. A horse named Skye, boarded at the farm and owned by Dawn Feathers was stabbed 20 times and killed the night of the burglary.
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Hubbard Resigns As Petersburgh Supervisor
July 4th, 2009Schaaphok Appointed By Board
by Alex Brooks
At a special meeting of the Petersburgh Town Board on Saturday, June 27, Mason Hubbard submitted his resignation as Town Supervisor. At the same meeting, Hubbard asked the Board to appoint Deputy Supervisor Peter Schaaphok as Town Supervisor to succeed him. Full Story
Reynolds Foundation Donates $5k To Senior Center
July 4th, 2009by Bea Peterson
On Wednesday afternoon, June 30, Edith Craig Reynolds Foundation Board Members Norma Brenenstuhl, Armand Rousseau and Bill Shiland, Sr. presented a check for $5,000 to Kathy Bugbee, Director of the Hoosick Falls Senior Center, for the purchase of several pieces of At Your Pace fitness equipment. Full Story
Patire’s Is Still In Business
July 4th, 2009by Bea Peterson
Bruce Patire is upset, and that’s putting it mildly. Sure, he was one of the dealers closed by General Motors, but he is not out of business. “We’ve dealt with GM for 41 years,” he said. “They do nothing for free.” Full Story
New Lebanon Zoning Re-Write
July 4th, 2009by David Flint
The New Lebanon Town Board heard residents’ comments and concerns at a public hearing on Monday regarding the long awaited proposal for a revised zoning law. About 65 residents and business people attended the hearing at the Fire Hall.
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Stephentown Lass In American Miss Pageant
July 4th, 2009by David Flint
Lauren Giumarra of Stephentown will be heading for Rochester next month to take part in the New York State competition for the National American Miss Pageant. Full Story
Two Hoosick Residents Arrested
July 4th, 2009by Bea Peterson
Tara L. Morelli, 29, and Gregory S. Frank, 39, of Telford Rd. in Hoosick were arrested on June 23 on Burglary in the Second Degree charges, a class C felony. They are currently in Rensselaer County Jail. Full Story