Archives for July 2013
Scuffle At Stewart’s In Berlin
by David Flint
A Berlin man was arrested for an incident that occurred outside the Berlin Stewart’s Shop earlier this month. According to State Police spokesman Mark Cepiel, Timothy Button was arrested on July 12 and charged with Assault 3d degree and Disorderly Conduct. He was processed at the State Police station in Sand Lake and required to appear in Berlin Town Court the following week. Assault 3d, a misdemeanor, carries a possible penalty of 1-3 years in jail and/or up to a $1,000 fine. Disorderly Conduct, a violation, can get one to 15 days in jail and/or a $250 fine.
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Infrastructure Improvements In Hoosick Falls
by Bea Peterson
Summer is here and improvements are underway throughout the Village. River Road is closed at the Route 22 end as improvements are made to the road and the Hoosic River bank. Tentative completion date is August 16. Hoosick Falls [Read more…] about Infrastructure Improvements In Hoosick Falls
Opposition Voiced To Amendments In Grafton
by Alex Brooks
The Grafton Town Board convened on Monday, July 22, to hold two public hearings on amending two local laws.
The first one was to get public input on an amendment that would prohibit parking on Beach Road at Babcock Lake. Supervisor Frank Higgins said the amendment was proposed because an ambulance visit to the area earlier this year found the area congested and difficult to navigate.
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Picking The “Wrong Dog” In New Lebanon
by Thaddeus Flint
The anonymous flier or pamphlet has long been an integral part of American History and its politics.
Sometimes being anonymous is important and the outcome beneficial. There was Thomas Paine’s anonymous pamphlet, “Common Sense,” which offered American colonists an argument for freedom from British rule. The Federalist Papers by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay, promoting the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, was published under a single pseudonym.
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Dr. Philip Martinez To Be Honored For Health Care Leadership
by Bea Peterson
Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) recently announced it will honor two distinguished individuals from the greater Bennington area at its annual Harvest Ball on Saturday, September 7. The Health System will recognize longtime Hoosick Falls physician Dr. Philip Martinez with the SVHC 2013 Health Care Leadership Award. [Read more…] about Dr. Philip Martinez To Be Honored For Health Care Leadership
Solar Panels Sprouting In Stephentown
by David Flint
Solar panels seem to be sprouting everywhere, on farms, firehouse roofs and residential homes. The Town of Stephentown is looking into installing them on the Town Hall, the Town Garage or at the Transfer Station. Stewart’s convenience stores has embarked on putting up a 600 kilowatt system on the roof of its manufacturing and distribution center in Saratoga County.
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Anne Yurewitch Reaches 100
by Bea Peterson
Loretta Young, Victor Mature, Tony Martin, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Rosa Parks, Bear Bryant and Jesse Owens were just a few of the people born in 1913. That year Woodrow Wilson was inaugurated as the 28th President. John D. Rockefeller gave $100 million to start the Rockefeller Foundation. The zipper was patented. The first little prize was put into a box of Cracker Jacks. The Lincoln Highway opened as the first paved coast to coast highway, and the Federal Income Tax was signed into law at one percent.
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Hoosick Falls U12 Softball Team Wins Tournament
submitted by Bernard Davock
The Hoosick Falls Girls U12 softball team had its sights set high for the hometown tournament July 12 to the 14. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls U12 Softball Team Wins Tournament
Berlin Blood Drive
An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at the Berlin United Methodist Church on Monday, July 29, from 1 to 6 pm. The Church is located at 17 South Main Street in Berlin.
Please call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org to schedule an appointment. All donors will receive a coupon for a $2.50 discount on a 48 oz. container of Turkey Hill ice cream.