The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

Hoosick Falls

Questionable Section of Track Is Under Repair in Hoosick Falls

By Leave a Comment

Throughout the summer, State, County and local officials have been urging Pan Am Railway to do something about an undersized culvert (disputed by Pan Am) that they contend is undermining the rail bed on a section of track near Railroad Avenue. County Legislator Bruce Patire and Hoosick Councilman Jerry McAuliffe have been leading the charge for the repairs, citing a NYS Department of Transportation safety inspection that said there is movement of the tracks when

You must be logged in to view this article.

Ron Jones Enters Capital Region Hall of Fame

By Leave a Comment

by Steve Bradley

Ron Jones, who coached football at Hoosick Falls Central School for 23 years, was inducted as a member of the Class of 2021 Capital Region Hall of Fame Saturday evening.

Jones coached his teams to six straight sectional titles in the 2009-2014 span, state semi-finals and state championship games. At one time, Jones had more wins on

You must be logged in to view this article.

Hoosick Falls Help Filling Out PFOA Claims Is on the Way

By Leave a Comment

Stephen Schwarz, the lead attorney in the Hoosick Falls Class Action PFOA Settlement tells The Eastwick Press that attorneys will be available December 2 through 4 to help anyone who might require assistance filling out the claims forms for that Class Action Settlement announced earlier this year. Legal Counsel will be in the Court Room/Meeting Room of the Hoosick Falls Armory on Thursday, December 2 from 9 am to 5 pm, Friday, December 3 from 11 am to 7 pm and again on Saturday, from 9 am to noon.

[Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Help Filling Out PFOA Claims Is on the Way

Hoosick Falls Holiday Time Is Here

By Leave a Comment

The Village of Hoosick Falls and Hoosick Rising are hosting the Hoosick Community Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, November 26 beginning at 5:30 pm at the gazebo in Wood Park.

Come and sing along to Christmas carols with Dave Sutton and enjoy a visit from Santa powered by JC Tractor.

Hoosick Rising is holding a Hoosick Holiday Lights Contest. Prize Packages will be awarded to the best

You must be logged in to view this article.

Veterans Day Celebrated in Hoosick Falls at Wood Park and Bennington Battlefield

By 1 Comment

The Town of Hoosick celebrated Veterans Day at its parks last Thursday. A late morning service was held at the Wood Park Veterans Memorial, above, where Shari Hand sang the Star Spangled Banner and veteran Ike Powers hosted a short ceremony. Mike Mattat (Army), Pastor Hall and Father Peter Tkocz spoke. Later that same day The Friends of Bennington Battlefield hosted a ceremony on the top of Battlefield Hill. Joyce Brewer and two veterans placed a wreath while Tim Stratton [Read more…] about Veterans Day Celebrated in Hoosick Falls at Wood Park and Bennington Battlefield

First United Church – Saying Goodbye – in Hoosick Falls

By Leave a Comment

by Bea Peterson

How do you say goodbye to a church you have attended your entire life? How do you say goodbye to a building that has been a focal point in the community since 1888? You do it with love, respect and dignity. And that’s what Rev. Donna Elia and the remaining members of First United Church, Presbyterian on Main St. in Hoosick Falls did on Sunday, November 7. Rev. Elia noted that 10 generations of worshippers have kept the faith in this building and the previous ones

You must be logged in to view this article.

Hoosick Falls Village Board

By Leave a Comment

Parking an Issue on Elm Street

by Doug la Rocque

This is not the first time the Hoosick Falls Board of Trustees has dealt with parking problems on Elm Street in the vicinity of First Street and Railroad Avenue. In 2018, they passed a Local Law placing a two hour limit on parking. It has not been particularly enforced, as there are two apartment buildings on the street whose tenants have been used to parking on the street each night. Now however, the Village Pizzeria and Deli has moved into a building on the corner of

You must be logged in to view this article.

Dolley Madison Visits Wood Park in Hoosick Falls

By Leave a Comment

by Bea Peterson

On a recent Sunday afternoon residents, family and friends of Wood Park enjoyed a visit with Dolley Madison, the charming wife of President James Madison. Dressed in a beautiful red velvet empire style dress with matching turban, historic interpreter Phyllis Chapman, along with visuals coordinator and husband Michael Chapman, enchanted folks with tales of the life of this very special lady. Dolley told her audience she was raised a Quaker, a life too plain for her. She was widowed at a young age and left with a young son

You must be logged in to view this article.