from the NYS DOT
Motorists are advised that alternating one-way traffic controlled by flaggers will be in effect on Route 2 from Route 278 in Cropseyville to the east end of Dumbleton Road in Grafton for paving operations. The work will begin on Monday, August 29, and is expected to continue until the end of September. Work will occur Monday through Friday between 6:30 am and 6 pm. Motorists should expect delays and consider alternate routes.
Motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. In accordance with the Work Zone Safety Act of 2005, convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of an individual’s driver’s license.
For up to date travel information, call 511 or visit www.511NY.org.
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January 10, 2025 Edition
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Grafton Lakes State Park’s 40th Winter Festival!
Grafton Lakes State Park and the Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park will host the 40th Annual Winter Festival on Saturday, January 18th. The Winter Fest will feature outdoor events along with indoor exhibits, food vendors, and family-friendly recreational activities. The event is free of charge and will take place from 11:30 am to 3 […]
Four Arrested in Major Narcotics Investigation
by the Bennington Police Department and Sidewinder Photography In a major narcotics investigation, the Bennington Police Department executed a search warrant early on January 1st at 649 North Branch Street in Bennington. The operation, conducted at 6:10 am, resulted in the arrest of four individuals and the seizure of a significant quantity of drugs, firearms, […]
School News
Varsity Swim Meet
Berlin-New Lebanon Swim by Tim Christiansen, Berlin Varsity Swim Coach Berlin/New Lebanon took their first loss of the season to a talented Mt. Anthony team. Mt. Anthony took a commanding 16-2 lead to start the meet by placing 1st and 2nd in the first two races. Berlin-New Lebanon would bounce back with George Lamphere-Webster winning […]
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Hoosick Falls Girls Basketball by Jeffrey Bernstein Meg Barber, now the head coach at NYU, is one of the best basketball players to come out of Hoosick Falls High School. The 1998 graduate’s 1,643 career points were the most scored by a female Panther when she left the program. Barber held that record until 2020, […]
HF National Honor Society “Christmas Wish” Program
Submitted by HFCSD Communications Dear Hoosick Falls Community and Beyond, Christmas is one of the happiest times of the year. However, for some families, it can be very stressful. The Hoosick Falls Central School (HFCS) Philip Leonard Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) is dedicated to helping those in need within our community. Members […]