Bald Eagles Nest In North Petersburgh
March 27, 2009 Leave a Comment
by Bea Peterson
Drive North along Route 22 and two fields past Route 346 on the right, along the Hoosic River near the intersection with the Little Hoosic River, you may be fortunate enough to see a bald eagle sitting on a nest high in a cottonwood tree. In recent weeks folks have been watching a [...]
Fumes Close Hoosick Falls Rite Aid
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by Bea Peterson
The Hoosick Falls Fire Department responded to a call at the Rite Aid on Main St. in Hoosick Falls at 1:30 on Monday afternoon. Chief Jonathan Coon said when the sump pumps failed in the basement of the store and water collected on the floor, employees noticed the water had an oily sheen [...]
Grafton Will Wait For Route 2 Improvements
March 27, 2009 1 Comment
by Bea Peterson
Highway Superintendent Herbert Hasbrouck told the Grafton Town Board at its regular meeting on Thursday, March 19, that the latest update he had from the State was that improvements to Route 2 had been bounced back to 2011.
History Can Be Found In Stephentown Cemeteries
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by David Flint
As Stephentown celebrates its 225th anniversary, interest is focused on the Town’s origins and its history. A lot of that history can be found in the Town’s cemeteries and burial grounds.
Hoosick Rescue Squad Receives Grant For Defibrillators
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by Bea Peterson
On Wednesday, March 11, representatives from Fireman’s Fund and Marshall & Sterling Insurance Companies met with members of the Hoosick Rescue Squad to present the Squad with a grant check for $5,300 to purchase two new automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to replace two outdated models.
Empty Corner Lot Seeded
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by Bea Peterson
Almost three years to the day, the hole that was Dougherty’s Restaurant has finally been filled in.
Sugaring On Johnson Hill Road
March 27, 2009 1 Comment
by Bea Peterson
Every year it seems Dick Ogden finds another way to take more of the work out of making maple syrup. This year he added a steamaway cover over the evaporator. It improves efficiency by 75 percent.
Annual Spring Tree & Shrub Sale Order Forms At Town Of Hoosick Offices
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Order forms for the annual tree and shrub sale sponsored by the Rensselaer County Soil and Water Conservation District are available at the Town of Hoosick offices in the New York State Armory in Hoosick Falls.
US Census Tests Will Be Given In Hoosick Falls
March 27, 2009 Leave a Comment
Town of Hoosick Supervisor Marilyn Douglas recently announced that arrangements have been completed with the U. S. Census Bureau for testing for employment opportunities for the 2010 Census to be given at the Town Offices in the New York State Armory on the following Tuesdays in April - April 7, April 14 and April 28. [...]
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