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National Grid Prepares

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for Wintry Mix of Snow, Sleet, Ice, High Winds Across Parts of Upstate New York

Company has increased staffing; customers are reminded to keep safety a priority

https://www.nationalgridus.com/News/2025/02/National-Grid-Prepares-for-Wintry-Mix-of-Snow,-Sleet,-Ice,-High-Winds-Across-Parts-of-Upstate-New-York-/

National Grid is increasing staffing and extending evening and overnight work shifts in preparation for forecasted wintry mix of rain, snow, sleet, ice and high winds across portions of Upstate New York beginning Sunday. In addition to internal crews, the company has secured more than 425 external resources to support any necessary power restoration efforts. The company also has activated its comprehensive emergency response plan, including:

  • Mobilizing internal line, field and tree crews, and securing external resources.
  • Pre-staging crews and materials in areas anticipated to be most severely impacted.
  • Proactively reaching out to elected, municipal and emergency management officials to keep them updated on our preparations and provide safety information.
  • Reaching out directly to customers through traditional and social media, email and texts and on our website to provide safety information and to urge them to be prepared.
  • Conducting outbound calls to life support and critical facility customers to ensure they are prepared.

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Grafton Town Board Highlights

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by Denise Wright
The Grafton Town Board’s February 10th meeting was busy with town business, ranging from repairs to Efficiency Grant updates.

After the minutes were approved, the supervisor reported that her report would be posted on the website for public review under the Supervisor’s page. She also stated that the town’s annual financial review had been completed and would be sent to the NYS Comptroller’s Office.

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Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested

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Troy Police Department Press Release
On Monday, February 10th, around 11:42 am, employees of the M&T bank on Hoosick Street in Troy called 911 to report a bank robbery. Employees reported the suspect did not display a weapon but demanded money. The suspect ultimately stole

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal

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by Kevin O’Malley
Linda O’Dell has been named the Grand Marshal of the 2025 Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Linda has lived in Hoosick Falls all her life. She is the daughter of William and Eleanor Greenwood and a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy. She is married to Rock O’Dell and has two children, Rocky and Laura, and two grandchildren, Chloe and Bentley.

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Melvin Theodore Feathers — Obituary

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HANCOCK, MA – Melvin Theodore Feathers, age 91, passed away on February 1, 2025 following a sudden-onset unidentified illness. He was born on January 17, 1934 in Berlin, New York, the son of Douglas and Sarah (Sally) (Cronkwright) Feathers. He graduated in 1954 from Berlin Central High School. Following three years of service in the National Guard, he then served active duty from 1956 to 1958 in the U.S. Army.

Mel was a jack-of-all-trades person, but a great master of one – mechanic. From the age of 12, he was learning how to repair cars from his master mechanic father. That learning continued as he worked on military vehicles and received advanced schooling in the Army. For many years, he worked at Seyffer Ford in Pittsfield, regularly being sent to classes conducted by Ford Motor Co. In 1977 he bought into partnership at Green Valley Equipment in Hancock, where the repairs then involved farm equipment. Later, he opened his own Mel’s Repair Shop and continued working on automobiles, lawn machinery, and small engines. Well into his 80s, he was still being asked by people for advice on making repairs. [Read more…] about Melvin Theodore Feathers — Obituary

Shannon Roy Performance & Community Potluck

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Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center
Fox Hollow Music & Art Café
Come out on Saturday, February 15th for the monthly celebration at the PVMCC. Shannon Roy is a singer/songwriter/guitarist out of Eagle Bridge whose inspiration comes from the many different experiences that life has brought to her. She regularly performs throughout Vermont and New York as a solo artist, a duo with her lead guitarist Andrew Crawford, and with her six-piece band Shannon Roy and The Boys. Known for her powerful vocals, she enjoys playing a wide variety of different genres spanning from bluegrass to classic rock and a little of everything in between. Shannon is sure to bring joy and laughter with her to any room and always delivers a memorable musical experience!

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Wasaren League Indoor Track Championships

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HFCS/Tamarac Indoor Track Team
from Coach Linda Webber and the Hoosick Falls Communications Department

On February 2nd, the Boys and Girls Indoor Track team competed in the Wasaren League Indoor Track Championships. The Girls finished first by a one-point margin against Mechanicville, with a team score of 128-127, making them the 2025 Wasaren League Champions! The Boys finished 2nd to Stillwater with a score of 141-120, finishing as the Wasaren League Runners Up. 

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