Hoosick Falls

Submitted by Mayor Robert Allen
Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced that the Village of Hoosick Falls was one of two Capital Region winners of the NY Forward Program’s second round. Along with the Village of Schuylerville, Hoosick Falls will receive $4.5 million through the program. Many members of the Village Board of Trustees and the committee members who worked on the first and second round applications over the last two years were on hand for the announcement, which was held in Lake George.

Hoosick Falls Mayor Robert Allen had this to say: “On behalf of our entire community, we are elated to be the recipient of this grant and to once again partner with the state to better serve and provide for our communities. We are extremely grateful for this honor and look forward to hitting the ground running.”

Maple Grove Cemetery is accepting donations to replace the shrubs from the main entrance with fencing that will be a close replica to the fence at Old Maple Grove Cemetery. The Hoosick Falls Cemetery Association volunteers have been working to improve the cemetery by removing overgrown bushes, removing down or damaged trees, and placing section markers for easier locating of graves.  

Submitted by HF Mayor Robert Allen
Hoosick Falls Police Chief Tim Colaneri recently announced his intention to retire at the end of 2023, bringing a close to a career in law enforcement that spanned four decades. “I am truly humbled and grateful to have been part of such a great community,” he said.  “I am looking forward to enjoying my retirement with my family and friends,” and pointed out one of the things he is most excited about: spending time with the newest additions to his family, twin boy grandchildren.

Submitted by Kimberly Brownell
The Grown in Groveside 4-H group spread holiday cheer this year through the gift of giving and singing. During the month of November, members from both the Grown in Groveside group as well as the Critters 4-H group created wooden ornaments that could be used to decorate a Christmas tree. The ornaments were an angel, snowman, star, and present. All of the wooden pieces were generously cut and donated by Julie Colvin. Also, Morin's Tree Farm donated a Christmas tree to our cause. Our heartfelt thank you to our donors. The club decided to donate the tree to the residents of Wood Park Apartments in Hoosick Falls. On Sunday, December 10th, 4-H members gathered to trim the tree with their ornaments, some lights, and even a star for the top. Members introduced themselves, shared their creative ornaments with the residents, passed out candy canes, and sang a few carols with the residents.

The Hoosick Falls Community Band will present their 41st annual Christmas Concert on Wednesday, December 20th, at 7:30 pm, at the Hoosick Falls Central School auditorium.

The Christmas Concert was initiated in 1982 by Pastor Robert Sprunger, and was originally held at the now closed First Presbyterian Church.

The band is directed by Bill Gaillard and Associate Conductor Tim Stratton.While Bill joins the clarinet section Tim will conduct the band with selections such as “Polar Express,” “Season of Joy,” “I’II Be Home for Christmas,” “Feliz Navidad,” “Do You Hear What I Hear?,” “A Crazy, Mixed-Up Christmas,” and “Silent Night.”

At the December 1st meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), local high school students were awarded the DAR Good Citizen Award. High school seniors who are selected by faculty and the senior class as a DAR Good Citizen must have the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism.  Recipients of this award pictured are Anna Bailey of Cambridge Central School, Gwyn Vincent of Hoosick Falls Central School, and Nathan Fiske of Hartford Central School. Also shown are Carman Bogle, Regent, and JoAnn Trinkle who presented the awards. Following the ceremony, members and guests enjoyed delicious refreshments provided by Faith Kuebler and Mary Smith. 

Submitted by Queenboup
On Saturday, October 7th, from 10 am to 3 pm, in conjunction with the Walter A. Wood Tractor Show, the Hoosick Falls FFA Alumni and Supporters will present their 2nd Annual Cow Plop fundraising event to support the Hoosick Falls FFA student chapter.

There will be an array of vendors, tasty food, activities for the kids and adults, a Chinese raffle, youth groups, and a bake sale. There will also be a corn hole competition and a pumpkin decorating contest going on throughout the day while we wait for the cow to plop at 2 pm.