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A Day of Remembrance 

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Submitted by Hoosick Post #40 American Legion
Hoosick Post #40 American Legion Memorial Day ceremonies will take place on Monday, May 29th, in Wood Park. Join us as we honor the men and women that made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, including John F. Galvin, Jerry J. Jones, James Keegan, Richard Motsiff, John Jack Valentine, and Rich Gorman, veterans who have passed away during the past year.

Memorial Day rites will be stepping off at 8:15 am, from the corner of Main St. and Wilder Ave, and stop at multiple locations to honor veterans at their respective memorials. 

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Shining a Light on Old Traditions

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Submitted by the Lebanon Valley Historical Society
On Monday, May 29th, Memorial Day, at 2 pm, the Lebanon Valley Historical Society (LVHS) will be having a program at the New Lebanon Town Hall, with a special guest Captain Richard (Dick) Pusateri, Chaplain Corps. The idea of having this program on Memorial Day is to shine a light on a very old tradition in the United States military that dates back to 1775, is an important part of all branches today, and is largely unknown to people who have not served.

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Petersburgh Town Board Highlights

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by Denise Wright
The May 15th Petersburgh Town Board meeting was brief but quite informative. 

The first item discussed was the bridge/culvert project. According to town board member Heinz Noeding, the project is going as planned, and the hope is to finish it by mid-June. While there has been some need for adjustments to the traffic flow near the project, it was reported that a 3-way stop sign was not approved, but DOT will do some lane widening near the post office to assist with the traffic pattern. 

The town supervisor reported that the $151,000 in ARPA funds was reported for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The fire district, parking lot repaving, and historian records were part of the approximate $55,000 part of the final submission to the state. The roof, the water district water diffuser, and parks will also be using some of the funds. There is approximately $20,000 left of the funds that need to be allocated. 

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Brain Fitness Foundation Unveils Facility

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Submitted by Shannon Nixon
On Sunday, May 7th, The Brain Fitness Foundation unveiled its new facilities in Hoosick Falls with a soft launch event. Attendees were joined by the foundation’s leaders and staff for a luncheon followed by a presentation detailing the organization's mission to provide free, neuroscience-based mental health services to communities across New York State. 

The presentation was opened by Founder and Executive Director, Dr. Suzanne Falla, who highlighted the rise of mental health issues seen on a global scale since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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New Lebanon Town Board Highlights

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by Chris Tergliafera
No bids were received for the new highway engine. The next step is for the town clerk to look into the state contracting website to see if there are any engines with state contract pricing, then contact the mechanic where the truck is to see if they can honor the state contract price. The is the second time it was put out to bid with no bids received.

After receiving two years of funding for the electricity used at the EV charging station, grant funding will run out on June 30th. The board has asked the CSC to research costs for charging so a fee schedule can be implemented. 

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HVCC Wins Two Awards of Excellence

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Submitted by HVCC
Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) recently received two prestigious World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) Awards of Excellence at the organization’s annual World Congress. The WFCP awards program recognizes outstanding contributions from member institutions and associations in advancing professional and technical education and training for the global economy. The college earned a bronze award for Global Citizenship and a silver award for Strategic Leadership.

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Body Recovered During Training Exercise

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Submitted by the RCSO
On May 11th, at approximately 8:10 pm, the Schaghticoke Fire Department recovered a body in the Hoosic River during a water training exercise. Deputies and investigators arrived on scene and it was determined that the body was that of David Fearnley, who had been reported as a missing person on November 24, 2022. 

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Hoosick Falls Board of Trustees 

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A resolution authorizing the agreement between the Village of Hoosick Falls and Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation and Honeywell International, Inc., was approved. For more information on the agreement, see our lead story on the front page.

The introduction of Local Law A of 2023, establishing a vacant and abandoned building registry, was discussed, as was the fee structure and non-compliance fees. A motion to set a public hearing for Local Law A of 2023 on Wednesday, June 14th, at 6 pm, was approved.

Fidelis Care is holding its Veggies To Go program, offering free locally grown vegetables to residents, on Thursday, May 18th, at Wood Park. It begins at 3 pm, and will run until quantities are gone.

East Nassau Board of Trustees Highlights 

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by Denise Wright
There is usually a period of adjustment when administrations change in village government, and East Nassau's village board meeting on May 10 was no exception. Long-time trustee Jeff Root conducted his first board meeting as mayor and clarified many questions ranging from financial to code enforcement issues. 

Presently Jeanine McCarthy, the village treasurer, has been completing the NYS Constitutional Tax Limit & Property tax limit filings, tax bills, and the comptroller's reports. All are in, but she will be waiting to see if any revisions need to be made within the next few weeks. She hopes to revise the tax write-up for the website. 

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