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Hoosick Falls

HACA Food Pantry Use Up 22%

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Food pantries nationwide are struggling to keep up with the increased demand on top of increased food costs. The HACA Food Pantry has provided 20,459 nutritious meals to 2,271 individuals through July of this year. A three-day supply of food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including staples, produce, frozen, dairy, and bakery goods is provided. We also provide life-essential non-food items such as diapers, toiletries, personal care items, and paper products. The month of July alone saw the greatest number of families served since 2015.

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CPWG Meeting

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The next Hoosick Area Community Participation Work Group (CPWG) public meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 20th, from 6 to 8 pm, at the Hoosick Falls High School cafeteria, 21187 NY-22.

In addition to the bi-monthly public meetings, the CPWG is working continuously throughout the year to keep the Hoosick area community well informed.

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James Andrick – Obituary

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James (Jim) Andrick, 76, passed away July 6th, 2024 at his residence in Hoosick Falls. He was predeceased by his parents William and Grace (Wagner) Andrick and his nephew Jared. He is survived by his sister Jean and brother Ed (Laurie), both of Hoosick Falls; brother David (Michelle) of Hyde Park; son Jason (Tonya) of Shaftsbury, VT; daughter Ellen (Ben Stephens) of Durham, NH, four grandchildren: Carson, Cooper, Mateo, and Nico; and niece Lyla.  [Read more…] about James Andrick – Obituary

HACA Back-2-School Boost Program

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For the 19th year, backpacks are being filled with age-appropriate school supplies for students in grades Pre-K through 6. Requests for backpacks have been rolling in to the pantry as more people are seeking assistance both for food and other necessities for their children. Thanks to the generosity of caring people such as yourself, backpacks, paper, markers, pens, glue, tissue, rulers, pencils, and pencil boxes plus many other items are being gathered and sorted by volunteers.

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Teachers Receive Sweethearts & Heroes Training

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Submitted by Sweethearts & Heroes
Sweethearts & Heroes recently returned to Hoosick Falls Central School to show educators how they can keep spreading HOPE (Hold On, Possibilities Exist) in their classrooms and beyond.

Tom Murphy and Pat Fish of Sweethearts & Heroes co-facilitated a daylong training for 30 Hoosick Falls middle school teachers on Monday, June 17th.

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Community Band Opens 151st Season

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Submitted by Bill Gaillard
The Hoosick Falls Community Band, which began as the VanSurdam Military Band in 1873, will open their 151st season on Wednesday, July 3rd, at 7:30 pm in Wood Park.

The original band presented programs at the foot of Classic St, before moving to Wood Park in a band stand near the street. At that time popcorn wagons provided treats to the public as the band played.

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Holiday Community Event

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The North Hoosick and Hoosick Falls Fire Departments are sponsoring the 3rd annual full day community event on Saturday, June 29th. All activities will take place on the Town of Hoosick Athletic Field located off of Barton & Griffin Avenues. The schedule is as follows:

Flea Market & Craft Fair
From 9 am to 4 pm
Cost for a 10’ x 12’ space is $20 and can be reserved by calling 518-488-2744 or emailing hffdbod76@gmail.com or tbedard1976@gmail.com.

Car Show
From noon to 4 pm
Anyone interested in entering a vehicle of any type can call Greg Fox at 518-469-5794.

West Side Drive Band
From noon to 4 pm
This event is

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Class of 2024 Top 10

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HOOSICK FALLS HIGH SCHOOL

Submitted by HFCS Communications

Ava Eastman

Hoosick Falls Central High School is proud to announce
Ava Eastman as the Valedictorian for the Class of 2024. 

Some of the awards Ava has received include the National College Board Recognition, The Clarkson Achievement Award, The Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Award, The University of Rochester Xerox Award, and The Rochester Institute of Technology Computing Award.

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William E. Marcoux – Obituary

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Hoosick Falls – William E. Marcoux “PA”, 76, passed away on Thursday May 23rd, at his residence on Snow Street in Hoosick Falls. He was the husband of the late Robin (Foster) Marcoux, “COO.”

William was born on July 16th, 1947, in Cambridge, NY, son of the late Henry and Agnes “Gee” (Greenwood) Marcoux. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era. William was employed at the Watervliet Arsenal as a welding engineer in the Benet Lab Division. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He could be found nightly on Fairbanks Road watching the sunsets. William also enjoyed his trips to Key West Florida visiting the Fish Monster. [Read more…] about William E. Marcoux – Obituary