By Doug La Rocque
Of the three members of the Hoosick Falls Village Board whose terms where up this year, only incumbent Ben Patton chose to seek re-election. [Read more…] about Ben Patton Re-elected To HF Board Seat
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By Doug La Rocque
Of the three members of the Hoosick Falls Village Board whose terms where up this year, only incumbent Ben Patton chose to seek re-election. [Read more…] about Ben Patton Re-elected To HF Board Seat
Board, Residents Looking For PFOA Information
By Keith Whitcomb Jr.
The Village Board of Trustees and residents want information on pollution testing much faster than they’re currently getting it. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Village Board
By Steve Bradley
A home on Ryan Gross Road was destroyed by fire at daybreak Saturday morning. [Read more…] about Fire Destroys Home In Johnsonville
Capital Project Vote Postponed
By Alex Brooks
At its regular monthly meeting on March 15, the Hoosick Falls School Board decided to postpone holding another vote on the District’s proposed capital project until some time in the next school year because there is too much anger, uncertainty, and stress in the community coming from the revaluation. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Central School District
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Allyn Gardner, 80, of Old Forge, NY and Punta Gorda, FL. passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica, NY. [Read more…] about Allyn Gardner
Submitted By Kevin O’Malley
The Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade Committee is proud to announce that hometown superhero Luke Hoag will be the first-ever Junior Grand Marshall of the Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade. [Read more…] about Luke Hoag Named Junior Grand Marshal of the 27th Annual Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade
There are four people seeking to fill the three seats up for election this year on the Village Board. The Eastwick Press asked all four candidates for a brief statement about their election campaign. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Village Board Candidates
By Steve Bradley
The Cambridge Girls basketball team has earned its way into the final four of the New York State Class C championship by defeating Seton Catholic of Plattsburg, 75-50, on Wednesday, March 7 at Saratoga High School. [Read more…] about Cambridge Girls To Class C Final Four
By Doug La Rocque
George Bell, the long time chief of the combined Washington County villages, passed away from an apparent heart attack on Sunday night, March 11. His death shocked both communities, as well as members of law enforcement. [Read more…] about Cambridge-Greenwich Police Chief Passes Away
By Doug La Rocque
Two Nor’esters in less than a week, and a third underway as we publish. It not only piles up to a lot of snow, but a lot of headaches for area towns and the Rensselaer County Highway Department. [Read more…] about Repeated Snowstorms Take Their Toll In Area
by Denise Wright The March 13th Brunswick Town Board meeting was filled with conversation and resulted in the passing of two resolutions. During the Building and Codes report, 25 building property inspections and 22 follow-up complaints were reported for the month of February. The State Uniform Code Administration Compliance Report has been prepared. The historian […]
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by Denise Wright The Stephentown Board’s St. Patrick’s Day meeting began with a moment of silence to honor former town board member Gerry Robinson. Robinson focused on “improving local service opportunities, protecting Stephentown’s unique rural environment, and increasing local jobs and amenities by encouraging economic development appropriate to the size, atmosphere, and well-being of our […]
Submitted by BCSD Communications The Berlin Central School District Board of Education selected Mr. Kenneth Rizzo to be its next superintendent of schools, effective July 1st. Mr. Rizzo was unanimously appointed by the board at its meeting on March 6th. You must be logged in to view this article.
Hoosick Falls CSD Indoor Track Submitted by HFCSD Communications The Wildcats put forth a great effort at the New York State Indoor Track Championships on March 8th. The girls 4×400, consisting of Emma Waugh, Mihaly Blake, Ava Salvsevold, and Erin Conety, had a huge upset in their race. Going in as the underdogs, the girls […]
Brunswick CSD Submitted by Brunswick CSD Communications Brunswick CSD is proud to announce its winter Scholar Athlete sports teams for the 2024-2025 season. The school fielded seven varsity teams, including Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Boys Wrestling, Competitive Cheerleading, Unified Bowling, Boys Indoor Track, and Girls Indoor Track. In addition to the exciting lineup of winter […]