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Immaculate Conception Church

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November 3rd marks the long-awaited official reopening of lmmaculate Conception Church of Hoosick Falls. Built in the 1870s, the structure was undergoing age-related repairs when 2017 torrential rains flooded the building, causing further damage and extended closure. Until the needs of the upstairs worship space could be met, services were held at St. Mary's School, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, the First United Presbyterian Church, and ultimately downstairs in the church basement. These accommodations remain greatly appreciated by our parish community. Through the Grace of God, numerous donors, various professionals, and many volunteers, Christmas Mass 2023 brought a return upstairs. This year, recent installation of new windows on both sides of the altar presents a suitable time for formal celebration.

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World-Renowned Poet Visits HVCC

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Author and performer of the Muscogee Nation
Joy Harjo, an award-winning poet and author who served three terms as the U.S. Poet Laureate, will visit Hudson Valley Community College on Wednesday, November 6th, for an event to commemorate National Native American Heritage Month. The 11 am talk in the BTC Auditorium on the Troy campus will include Q&A and a book signing. The event is free and open to the public.

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Student Honor

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Cambridge Student Adela Gonzalez Eastman Accepted to Bard Academy at Simon's Rock

It's not every day that high school students break with tradition to attend a school that prepares them to enter college after the 10th grade, but for this Cambridge student, that's exactly the case. This year, Adela Gonzalez Eastman joined the Fall 2024 class at Bard Academy at Simon's Rock, the nation's first two-year high school for boarding and day students.

Gonzalez Eastman's academic and personal achievements stood out

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Victorian Tea

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It’s tea time! Ladies, it's time again for the annual Victorian Tea at the Cambridge Historical Society & Museum at 12 Broad Street in Cambridge on Sunday, October 20th at 2 pm. Included in the afternoon tea are delicious savories and sweets, endless tea, and a "Stylish Times" fashion show presented by the well-known Phyllis Chapman of Vintage Visitors. For over 20 years Phyllis has presented live historic fashion shows drawing from her large collection of hand-made, period correct reproduction clothing worn by live models.

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East Nassau Board of Trustees Highlights

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by Denise Wright
The October 9th East Nassau Board meeting was busy and productive. After the treasurer's report and minutes were approved, Mayor Elisa Martin informed the board that the price for the village's website has increased to $1,525 this year and will be $1,275 next year. The difference this year was attributed to a website outage that necessitated the provider adding some updates to get the website functional again.

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State Lines Police Chase

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Submitted by Sgt. John Hudson Jr.
On Saturday, October 5th, Hoosick Falls Police arrested Lecia Edghill, 44, of Hoosick Falls. Charges stem from an incident that occurred on September 5th during the early morning hours. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle Edghill was operating and she failed to comply with the lawful traffic stop. She continued to drive erratically and at high speeds for several miles before entering the State of Vermont. During the pursuit, HFPD contacted the Bennington Police Department and at the state border, they took over the pursuit. Eventually Edghill was taken into custody by the BPD and was remanded to Vermont Correctional Facility.

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National Grid Crews Headed to Florida

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National Grid News Release
National Grid’s operations specialists will continue to support storm restoration efforts in the southeast by heading to Florida to assist in preparation for Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall this week. Since September 28th, about 160 National Grid Upstate New York employees have been supporting restoration efforts after Hurricane Helene brought extensive damage in West Virginia, Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida. With that work wrapping up, all crews will head to Florida to support Duke Energy.

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Berlin Middle High School Fall Fest a Success

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Submitted by BCSD Communications
Thank you to the Class of 2025 and class advisors, Ms. Karen Day and Mrs. Karyn Healy, for hosting a wonderful Berlin Middle High School Fall Fest last Saturday. The event drew a great community turnout, featured fun activities, club and class fundraisers, and local vendors that made the beautiful fall day special for BMHS. Many Mountaineers participated in and ran activities, including the spooky haunted house and other fundraisers. Community organizations, such as the Berkshire Bird Paradise, who partnered with the BMHS Art Department, and Berlin Rescue Squad, also participated, showcasing their services and bringing rescues like Thor, a golden eagle to the event. Thank you again to all the vendors and community members who came to the well-attended Mountaineer event.

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