By Doug La Rocque
Following a public hearing at which no one spoke, only looked at a map of the sub-division, the Board voted to allow Betsy Dykstra to sell off 5.78 acres of her property to Ray Dufour. He wants to acquire the land to give more protection for his driveway. [Read more…] about Proposed Subdivision Of Land On Madonna Lake Road Gets The Go Ahead From Grafton Planning Board
Archives for November 2016
New Mascot Costume For Berlin Mountaineers
Berlin Middle/High School recently unveiled a new costume for its mascot, the Mountaineer. The mascot remains the same, however due to years of wear the district felt it was necessary to replace the costume. The students with the mascot are (from left to right): Alyssa Bierwirth, Taylor Meyer, Elysia Mars, and Katie Mellett The updated mascot costume will be making appearances at sports games and other events. Go Mountaineers! Photo courtesy of Meghan Tice, BCS Communications Specialist [Read more…] about New Mascot Costume For Berlin Mountaineers
Hoosick Falls Elementary School Student Writing Letters To Santa For A Good Cause
submitted by Brian Bushner
As the holidays approach we ask your support to help a young man with a very big wish!
As a baby Luke Hoag was diagnosed with a brain tumor, and at three years old he was granted a wish from Make-A-Wish. A firm believer in the power of wishes, Luke has set a goal to raise $50,000 to make the wishes of other children come true this year. You can help by writing letters to Santa. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Elementary School Student Writing Letters To Santa For A Good Cause
HFCS Field Hockey Standout Sydney Luke Named WNYT TV 13 High School Sports Athlete of the Week
Hoosick Falls High School senior and field hockey player Sydney Luke was chosen as WNYT Athlete of the Week. The segment aired November 15 on WNYT-TV 13. (HFCS will share the video on the District website when it is received). [Read more…] about HFCS Field Hockey Standout Sydney Luke Named WNYT TV 13 High School Sports Athlete of the Week
Mary Miller Turns 100
Mary Miller formerly from North Hoosick and currently residing at Fillmore Pond in Bennington, VT celebrated her 100th Birthday on November 11, 2016. Her loving family and friends helped her celebrate this momentous occasion. [Read more…] about Mary Miller Turns 100
Cheney Library Offers Shopping Opportunity For Kids!
Calling all kids! Come and shop for your parents, brothers and sisters, grandparents, aunts and uncles. The elves have been bringing lots of gifts to Cheney Library. As soon as you pick them out they will be wrapped and a gift tag put on ready for giving. The Holiday Shop is for all children and will be open Saturday, December 3 at Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls, NY from 9 am to 1 pm. All gifts are between 50 cents and $1. This is the same day as the First Saturday Book Sale. So be sure to take advantage of this fantastic offer to shop locally.
St. Mary’s Academy Students Visit Veterans
submitted by Nadia Christy
The students at St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls created sun catchers, God’s eyes, and cards for the veterans at the Veterans Home in Bennington, Vt. [Read more…] about St. Mary’s Academy Students Visit Veterans
Taconic Signs Consent Order With DEC, Holding It Responsible For PFOA Contamination In Petersburgh
NYSDEC Press release
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced November 12 that the State has executed a Consent Order that holds Tonoga Inc., (otherwise known as “Taconic”) legally responsible for addressing the perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) contamination in the Petersburgh area. [Read more…] about Taconic Signs Consent Order With DEC, Holding It Responsible For PFOA Contamination In Petersburgh
Man Finds Dog, Loses Truck
Just before dark last week, a man went down the Waterworks Road end of the Greenway Trail in Hoosick Falls to walk his dog. While he was on the Trail he “heard an explosion” and saw his truck become engulfed in flames. [Read more…] about Man Finds Dog, Loses Truck
Berlin Town Board Gives Final Approval To 2017 Budget
By Doug La Rocque
Following two public hearings, one on the proposed budget for next year, the second on the local law that allows the Town to exceed the 0.6% tax cap, the Board voted unanimously at its November 10 meeting to approve the spending plan. [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board Gives Final Approval To 2017 Budget