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Challenger Patrick Nelson Announces Endorsements
From a Nelson Campaign Press Release
Patrick Nelson, the Democratic and Working Families Party nominee for New York State Senate in District 43, announced on Tuesday, October 20, endorsements by more than 40 New York leaders, legislators, unions, and organizations.
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Two HFCS Students Test Positive for COVID-19
According to a letter from District Superintendent Pat Dailey, they have been notified that two students in the district have tested positive for the virus.
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Rough Week For The School Buildings
By Alex Brooks
The Hoosick Falls Central School had a tough week starting October 7, with a series of building problems that closed the school on Thursday and Friday October 8 and 9.
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School Board Holds Virtual Presentation
by Michelle Van Horn
Walter B. Howard Update:
At its Wednesday, October 14 meeting, the board discussed a virtual open house that took place this past week. It was provided in two pieces on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
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Town Board Leaves Issues On The Table
Michelle Van Horn
The monthly board meeting was kicked off with a presentation highlighting the benefits of joining the community solar project, a New York State program.
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Revolutionary War Soldiers To Be Honored In Stephentown
historical markers honoring Stephentown veterans of the American Revolution will be unveiled in a ceremony at the Stephentown Veterans Park on Saturday, November 7, at 1 pm.
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Maple Sugaring Time
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Friday, February 23, 1849: I chopped alders in my swamp and Geo P. went with two loads to Bartlett’s with horse team and fetched a load of wood home at night.
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Municipal Parking Regulations Are Now Law
Doug La Rocque
The Village Board of Trustees has dealt with issues and complaints about vehicles using the municipal parking lots for some time, and often without clear guidance as to how it could address these complaints.
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Brown’s Brewery Plans Changes And Ramps Up Production
By Doug La Rocque
When COVID-19 occurred in March and New York State closed all but essential businesses, Brown’s Brewing Company was one of those affected, at both its North Hoosick and Troy locations.
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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 […]