Archives for September 2009
Stephentown Roadside Spring Causes Beaver Fever
by Phillip M. Zema
On September 18, the Rensselaer County Department of Health reported that six cases of giardiasis (commonly known as Beaver Fever) were caused by contaminated water from the roadside spring on Route 22 in Stephentown. [Read more…] about Stephentown Roadside Spring Causes Beaver Fever
New Business Flourishing In Hoosick & A Taste Of Hoosick
by Bea Peterson
The New Business portion of the Town of Hoosick Board meeting on Monday, September 21, included information on new businesses in the Town. [Read more…] about New Business Flourishing In Hoosick & A Taste Of Hoosick
Petersburgh To Build A New Salt Shed Before Winter
by Alex Brooks
The Town of Petersburgh is moving forward with plans to build a salt shed for its Highway Department. [Read more…] about Petersburgh To Build A New Salt Shed Before Winter
Stephentown Democrats Endorse Aldie Goodermote
submitted by Bill Jennings
Friday night, September 18, an enthusiastic crowd of over 150 Democrats and guests, including many town Republicans, gathered at the Fire Hall to show their support for the Democratic slate of candidates.
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HFCS Gets High Marks For Handling Of Finances
by Alex Brooks
The Hoosick Falls School Board held a special meeting September 22 to hear John Bryans make a presentation on the audit his firm did of the District’s financial statements for the 08-09 school year. [Read more…] about HFCS Gets High Marks For Handling Of Finances
Stephentown Town Board Action
Bridge Trouble, Help Us Obama!
by Erin Hogan
Town Supervisor Tom Sherman reported that the Town of Stephentown will not be receiving any FEMA money to help pay for all the repairs to be done in the Town after the flood this summer. [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board Action
Cell Tower Is Talk Of The Hoosick Planning Board
by Gary Danforth
The Town of Hoosick Planning Board meeting took place this past Monday evening, September 21, inside the Hoosick Falls Armory with Chairman Jim Dunigan calling the meeting to order at 7:30 pm. [Read more…] about Cell Tower Is Talk Of The Hoosick Planning Board
The Cranes Are Flying
Suzanne Putnam To Run For County Legislature
Long-term Grafton Town Clerk Suzanne Putnam has announced her candidacy for the Rensselaer County Legislature in District 5, encompassing the towns of Berlin, Grafton, Hoosick, Petersburgh and Stephentown. [Read more…] about Suzanne Putnam To Run For County Legislature