The roots of Garlicfest are now 23 years deep in the Bennington community, and if this year’s festival is any indication, they will continue to grow.
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The roots of Garlicfest are now 23 years deep in the Bennington community, and if this year’s festival is any indication, they will continue to grow.
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“There has never been, nor is there, any plan to tear down the church.”
By Doug La Rocque
“This is fantastic news” says Liz Waytkus of the Save the Immaculate Conception Church group, when speaking to the The Eastwick Press on Monday, August 27, one day after the group staged a rally outside of the church on Sunday.
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By Doug La Rocque
According to the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Department, the body of a man who had been riding his dirt bike was found on a wooded trail off Babcock Lake Road, was discovered on Monday, August 26, by other bikers using the same trail.
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The HFCS football season begins this Saturday when the 2018 edition of the Panthers travel to Whitehall to take on the Railroaders.
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by Doug La Rocque
Speaking at her eighth Town Hall Forum, held on Sunday, August 26 at Hudson Valley Community College, the Senator called for the establishment of a medical monitoring program for residents of Hoosick Falls, Petersburgh and any other local areas impacted by PFOA pollution.
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by Alex Brooks
In a marathon four and a half hour meeting on August 9, the Hoosick Falls School Board approved revisions and updates to many of its fundamental policy documents.
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By Doug La Rocque
Hoosick Falls Central School Superintendent Ken Facin told the School Board members gathered for its regular meeting on Thursday night, August 23, that the District has entered into a contract with the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Department to employee a full-time School Resource Officer (SRO), for a three-year period.
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submitted by Paula Kamperman
The Village of Hoosick Falls received a grant from the NYS Department of State Office of Planning, Development and Community Infrastructure to conduct a comprehensive community-based waterfront revitalization plan.
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Submitted by Ashley Jowett
The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls (CNR) —a skilled nursing facility serving the needs of Hoosick Falls and the surrounding communities—is pleased to welcome David Lovelace as administrator.
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By Steve Bradley
The 241st anniversary of the Battle at Walloomsac was held Thursday, August 16 at the Bennington Battlefield Park.
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By Denise Wright The December 16 meeting of the Petersburgh Town Board was busy and involved everything from setting dates for town meetings to the final allocation of ARPA funds. After the November 18 meeting minutes were amended and approved, the department reports were given. The Supervisor reported that a sales tax refund was received […]
By Denise Wright The December 16 meeting of the town board in Stephentown started with a presentation and discussion about the proposed Longroad Development LLC, ground-mounted 5 mW (AC) solar array on 26 acres of a 77-acre area located on New York Route 22. Improvements would include photovoltaic modules divided into three clusters (a south […]
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Hoosick Falls Girls Basketball by Jeffrey Bernstein Meg Barber, now the head coach at NYU, is one of the best basketball players to come out of Hoosick Falls High School. The 1998 graduate’s 1,643 career points were the most scored by a female Panther when she left the program. Barber held that record until 2020, […]
Submitted by HFCSD Communications Dear Hoosick Falls Community and Beyond, Christmas is one of the happiest times of the year. However, for some families, it can be very stressful. The Hoosick Falls Central School (HFCS) Philip Leonard Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) is dedicated to helping those in need within our community. Members […]
Submitted by Hoosick Falls Central School Communications The HFCS PTA is hosting a free event that will be fun for the whole family — Winterfest! This year’s Winterfest will take place on Saturday, December 14th, from 2 to 6 pm at the HFCS Elementary School gym and cafeteria. Winter-themed activities will be offered such as […]