Archives for February 2016
Hoosick Falls Central School Honor Roll
New Lebanon Honor Roll
Berlin Honor Roll
PFOA Found In The Petersburgh Municipal Water System
Levels Just Below Critical Threshold
By Doug La Rocque
Initial test results from the New York State Department of Health have found PFOA in Petersburgh’s water supply, at levels between 93.3 and 95.9 parts per trillion. The most recent US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) advisory level for PFOA in drinking water is 400 parts per trillion, Region 2 of the Environmental Protection Agency about a month ago said they are developing a “lifetime health advisory level for PFOA” and recommended in the interim that people not consume water with a level at or above 100 ppt. [Read more…] about PFOA Found In The Petersburgh Municipal Water System
Hoosick Discusses Solar Again
One Law Is Tabled, Another Voted Down
by Deb Alter
On Monday, February 22, The Hoosick Town Board held two Public Hearings concerning solar farms. [Read more…] about Hoosick Discusses Solar Again
Hoosick Falls Girls Cruise Into Semifinals, Win Big Twice
by Steve Bradley
The number one seeded HFCS girls team (20-2) had two wins over the past week to earn their way into the Section II semifinals. First up was Broadalbin-Perth, a team that had to win a game to get into the playoffs, then Stillwater, a team the Panthers defeated twice during the regular season. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Girls Cruise Into Semifinals, Win Big Twice
The Tale Of A Buffalo Soldier At Stephentown Historical Society
Jerry Robinson, great-grandson of Reuben Waller, will give an illustrated talk: American History Through Reuben’s Eyes, on Sunday, March 6, at 2 pm, at the Stephentown Historical Society’s Heritage Center, 5 Staples Road (corner of Garfield Road), Stephentown, New York. The program is free and the building is handicapped accessible. For directions, telephone (518) 733-0010. [Read more…] about The Tale Of A Buffalo Soldier At Stephentown Historical Society
Hoosick Falls Central Schools Hosts Conference On Academic Mindfulness
Experts And Educators Present New Models For Educating The Whole Child
by Deb Alter
School reform and academics are at the forefront of the education discussion, but a crucial issue that is often neglected is the social-emotional development of students, and their mental health. To address this, Hoosick Falls Central School District, under the leadership of Superintendent Ken Facin, is incorporating Mindfulness Education and Social Emotional Education as an integral part of the District’s philosophy and curriculum. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Central Schools Hosts Conference On Academic Mindfulness
Grafton Planning Board Action
Grafton Planning Board Hears Plans For New Business And Approves Subdivision For Former Elementary School
By Doug La Rocque
Hearing no opposition but in receipt of a letter of concern, the Town of Grafton Planning Board voted unanimously to approve both the Environmental Impact Study and the actual subdivision of property at the one-time elementary school at the corner of State Route 2 and Babcock Lake Road. The plan had originally called for just the school building and parking lots to be subdivided from the rest of the property. [Read more…] about Grafton Planning Board Action