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Hoosick

Town Rink Receives New Turf

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Submitted by Bill Hanselman
In 2019 the Town of Hoosick Board began having discussions of how to better utilize our skating rink, since mild winters have limited the amount of days with usable ice conditions. After initiating these discussions, Tom Margiotta, a retired state recreation director and resident of Hoosick, notified the board that the rink in Manchester, VT was installing new turn and selling the previously used turn.

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HACA Food Pantry Struggles to Meet Increased Demand

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The Hoosick Area Church Association (HACA), 26 John St, served the local community through the pandemic, but the mission is even more challenging now as the organization faces a steep increase in demand for its food pantry and other services. This is attributed to the increases in need from inflation and supply chain issues hitting the economy at the same time. Requests for help soared more than 50% in June compared to a year earlier. So far in 2023, HACA has served 41% more people than for the same period in 2022.

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Roberta A. Breese – Obituary

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Roberta Ann Breese (Shaw), 86, passed away at home with her daughters by her side on July 20th, 2023. She was born on March 10th, 1937, in Hoosick Falls, NY. Roberta worked at several local businesses throughout her lifetime, but her most enjoyable love was being a teachers’ aid at Hoosick Falls Central School. She found great fulfillment in caring for and guiding young minds. Roberta was a member of Saint Luke’s in Cambridge, NY, and she and Bob spent many hours volunteering at Christ the King in Greenwich, NY. She found solace and strength in her faith. She was a member of the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad, American Legion Auxiliary, Hoosick Falls Kiwanis, and in her earlier years a Girl Scout Cookie mom. [Read more…] about Roberta A. Breese – Obituary

Charlotte M. Humphrey – Obituary

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Hoosick – Charlotte May Humphrey, 77, passed away on July 16th, 2023, after a long illness, and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loved ones. She resided on Babcock Lake Road with her husband of fifty-eight years Floyd (Dick) Humphrey.

Charlotte was the eldest daughter of Harold and Jeanette (Lewis) Stevens. She was born on September 1st, 1945, in Hoosick Falls, NY. Charlotte retired from the Hoosick Falls Central School as a special ed teacher assistant after twenty-four years. She was an active member of the Pittstown Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School and enjoyed helping others. Charlotte also enjoyed quilting, sewing, cooking, crafting, and spending time with her family. [Read more…] about Charlotte M. Humphrey – Obituary

Fire Departments Community Event

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The North Hoosick and Hoosick Falls Fire Departments are sponsoring the 2nd annual community event being held on Sunday, July 2nd, and Monday, July 3rd with several events. These events are:

Sunday, July 2nd

All You Can Eat Breakfast
From 7 to 11 am, at the Hoosick Falls Fire Station on Griffin Avenue. Adults are $10, and children 10 and under are $8. The menu consists of eggs, French toast, home fries, sausage, bacon, toast, milk, orange juice, coffee, and hot chocolate.

Monday, July 3rd

Flea Market and Craft Fair
From 1 to 5 pm. This event is being held on the

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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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