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Hoosick

State Route 7 Reopens, Detour Lifted

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Submitted by the NYS DOT
The New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced the reopening of State Route 7 in the Town of Hoosick, Rensselaer County, following an emergency culvert replacement underneath the highway. The DOT and contractor forces have worked around the clock since the emergency closure on January 13 to replace the damaged culvert, which carries overflow water from the Hoosic River, and reopen the road. With the road reopened, the detour that was in place has been removed.

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Hoosick Still Waiting and Waiting

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By Doug La Rocque
The Town of Hoosick has applications in to New York State for two major grants. The one that has been in a holding pattern the longest is the $925,000 Recreational State and Municipal Facilities (SAM) grant. It has been in the hands of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) for many months, with absolutely no word on its fate. DASNY is the state agency that oversees such grants and is notorious for taking a year or more to come to a conclusion. At the Monday, January 9 meeting of the Hoosick Town Board, Supervisor Mark Surdam said once again, despite repeated inquiries, they have heard nothing.

The other grant is newer—it’s only been a few months since the application was filed. That is for the replacement of the Cottrel Road Bridge, estimated to cost $1.98 million. The Town would have to bear 20 percent of that cost, about $99,000

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Motel Concerns Highlight Session

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By Doug La Rocque
Recent incidents involving residents of the Falls Motel across from the Hoosick Falls Central School have sparked concerns of area residents. Town Supervisor Mark Surdam indicated one instance involved the school going into lockdown, while the second did not. The new owner of the business spoke at the Monday, November 14 meeting, stating he is in the process of evicting some residents, planning to remodel the building, and is using a property management company to screen further residents to preclude any undesirable occupants. The Board thanked him for the update and asked to be kept in the loop.

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Preparing for the Holiday Season

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The Hoosick Area Church Association (HACA) food pantry is stocking up needed supplies to assist over 200 families with food boxes for each of the holidays. With Thanksgiving and Christmas nearing, this is the time of year when the generosity of the community is vital. 

This year, with inflation driving up food prices and supply issues leaving some shelves empty, the price of food is increasing and the availability is decreasing. The USDA supplies are smaller than they have been in past years as well. 

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Upping the Ante for a Codes Enforcement Officer

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By Doug La Rocque
The Town of Hoosick’s Codes Enforcement Officer (CEO), Lloyd Moses, has resigned, effective September 1, although he is working one day a week to help the Town out. At the Town Board meeting on Monday, September 12, Town Supervisor Mark Surdam indicated he recently received two applications but is not sure either applicant has State certification. 

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Patricia J. Marsh – Obituary

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Hoosick Falls – Patricia J. Marsh, 89, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, Vermont. She resided on Beechwood Road in Hoosick Falls and was the wife of the late Robert Marsh.

Patricia was born on January 16, 1933 in Hertford, England, daughter of the late Wilfred and Ruby (Phipps) Farnham. She was the longest standing Hoosick Falls Wrestling fan, having attended competitions from 1976-2020. Pat was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, she enjoyed her dogs and gardens very much. She was a proud British citizen for her entire life. [Read more…] about Patricia J. Marsh – Obituary

Walter L. Gates Sr. – Obituary

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Hoosick Falls – A good-humored father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Walter “Wally” Leo Gates Jr. left this world suddenly on September 7, 2022 at age 52.

Survivors include his father Walter L. Gates Sr., his children Kathleen (Patrick) Miller-Rhodes of Danville, IN, Kendra (Rene) Contreras of Killeen, TX, and Shawn Gates of Killeen, TX, his grandchild Madison Contreras of Killeen, TX, and his siblings Scott (Merry) Gates of Pittstown, NY, Michelle (JoAnn) Gates of Carmel, NY, Lynn Gates of Bennington, VT, and Heather (Rob) Gates of Clearwater, FL. Wally was predeceased by a brother Keith Gates and his mother Beverly A. Gates. [Read more…] about Walter L. Gates Sr. – Obituary

Edwin Thomas Webster Sr. – Obituary

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Hoosick – Edwin “Tom” Thomas Webster Sr., 80, passed away on Friday, September 9th, at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT. He resided in Hoosick, NY, with his wife, Mary Frances (Williams) Webster.

Youngest son of the late Edwin W. and Florence A. (Callahan) Webster, Tom was born on December 23, 1941, in Hoosick Falls. He was educated at Saint Mary’s Academy and Hoosick Falls Central School. Tom worked at Albany Airport beginning in 1963 and retired in 2006 as the New York State Police Aviation Director of Aircraft Maintenance. [Read more…] about Edwin Thomas Webster Sr. – Obituary

Hoosick Town Board Hangs Out the Help Wanted Sign

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by Doug La Rocque
Hoosick Town Codes Enforcement Officer (CEO) Lloyd Moses has informed the Town Board that he will be leaving office on August 19. Mr. Moses has agreed to come in one day a week to deal with building permits until his replacement can be found. Speaking with The Eastwick Press following the Monday, August 8 meeting, Hoosick Town Supervisor Mark Surdam admitted “It leaves the Town in a bit of a lurch.” The Councilors agreed to begin the search for a replacement immediately through various forms of advertising and networking.

Also discussed that evening was changing the CEO to a full time position. Supervisor Surdam indicating he feels the scope of the job as it currently stands requires such a time commitment. Deputy Supervisor Eric Sheffer also suggesting the Town conduct an exit interview with Mr. Moses to enhance their comprehension of what the job really entails. 

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Battle of Bennington Reenactment Weekend 

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The Friends of the Bennington Battlefield and the Brigade of the American Revolution will be hosting a reenactment of the Battle of Bennington on the weekend of August 13 and 14 at the Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site in the Town of Hoosick. All public parking will be clearly marked, near the junction of Caretaker and Cottrell Roads. Limited public parking for Saturday’s events will be available at the top of Hessian Hill.

Visitors are encouraged to arrive early. The program is free and open to the public. Transportation will be offered on August 13 between the parking area and dragoon redoubt. Some walking will be required to observe the action on August 14th. The schedule of events has been changed and is as follows: 

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