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Stephentown Board Highlights

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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 cluster, a middle cluster, and a north cluster); a sixteen (16) foot wide pervious gravel access road; concrete equipment pads; electrical equipment and lines; and fencing around each of the clusters. The project "consists primarily of existing agricultural land, with some forested areas outside the delineated wetland areas located on the western side of the parcel." The solar array would interconnect to NYSEG's existing distribution circuit, which runs along a former railroad bed on the western side of the parcel. Members of the Board voiced concerns about the decommissioning plan and the electrical inverters and lines. One member expressed that the amount planned was "a little small." Since so many questions were voiced and construction can only start once the plan is approved, the plan was to come back next month with answers to the Board's concerns.

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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, when Logan Thayne, now playing for SUNY Cobleskill, surpassed that mark with 1,723 points (547 of those during her senior year).

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Wreaths Across America at Maple Grove Cemetery

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Submitted by Joyce Brewer
Maple Grove Cemetery in Hoosick Falls hosted its annual Wreaths Across America event on Saturday, December 14th. This national event, observed at over 4,500 sites across the country, serves to remember, honor, and teach the significance of those who served in the military. This year’s theme was “Serve with Purpose.”

During the ceremony, 103 wreaths were laid to honor the 103 men from the community who gave their lives in service to our country. A special wreath was placed on the grave of Harris Hawthorn, a Civil War Medal of Honor recipient.

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Jean Ann LeMere O’Dell – Obituary

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Petersburgh – Jean Ann LeMere O’Dell passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the age of 89 while staying at The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls, New York. She was born at her family’s farmhouse in Hill Hollow in Petersburgh, New York on January 10, 1935 to Lydia and Oscar LeMere. Jean loved growing up on her family farm and frequently shared loving memories of her childhood, especially the wonderful adventures with her brother, Roger. [Read more…] about Jean Ann LeMere O’Dell – Obituary

Winterfest

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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 kids' bingo, cookie decorating, a hot cocoa bar, and a Cake Walk where kids and families can win tasty cakes or baked goods. Nearly a dozen local vendors are signed up to attend and sell their specialty items such as paintings, handcrafted cutting boards, jewelry, ornaments, candles, and more. The PTA has collected fun items from local businesses for a basket raffle and will run a 50/50 raffle. Local photographer Vanessa Lewis will take free pictures with Santa and children will be offered goodie bags to take home, complete with reindeer food! Anyone in the community is welcome to attend this free family event. The HFCS PTA would like to thank all the generous sponsors who have contributed to this event.

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Rensselaer County 2025 Rensselaer County Budget Approved

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Budget Includes 8 Percent County Property Tax Rate Reduction

From the Office of County Executive Steve McLaughlin
Rensselaer County resident and taxpayers will see a seventh consecutive property tax rate reduction in 2025 thanks to a county budget approved on Wednesday, County Executive Steve McLaughlin announced.

The spending plan for next year approved by the County Legislature includes a county property tax rate reduction of 8 percent while also supporting service improvements and maintaining the county’s solid financial foundation.

“We are proud to again deliver a county property tax rate decrease and save residents and taxpayers more of their hard-earned money. Rensselaer County is becoming recognized as a leader across the state in reducing property taxes and this budget continues that progress,” said McLaughlin.

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Roberta Webb – Obituary

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Roberta Webb, 95, of Hoosick Falls NY, passed away peacefully at her home on November 23, 2024.

After growing up in Mt Kisco, NY, Roberta graduated from Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY. She met her husband there, James Webb from North Carolina, who then served in the Korean war.

While making a family life in Rockland County, NY, Roberta became a pioneering woman in the textile design industry. Commuting to New York City, carrying a large portfolio of J-Webb designs, brokering assignments and projects, including a special permission blanket of Disney characters. [Read more…] about Roberta Webb – Obituary

Edward E. Mullet – Obituary

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Stephentown — Edward E. “Ed” Mullet, Jr., 90, of Stephentown, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on November 29, 2024. Born on July 1, 1934, Edward lived a full and remarkable life. He will be remembered for his kind heart, many talents, and dedication to his family.

Ed is survived by his caring and devoted daughters, Nancy Mullet (Bob Marigliano) and Jennifer Mullet (Kevin Holsapple). Ed is also survived by his siblings, Alethia Urquhart and James Mullet. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of sixty-four years, Donna E. Mullet; son, Russell Mullet; his parents, Edward E. Mullet, Sr. and Marion Mullet; and his sister, Phyllis Bergstrom. He was Papa to Justin Hoffman, Amy Mullet, and Raeanne Mullet. He was Great Papa to Liam Hoffman, Anna Hoffman, and Nolan Cascone. [Read more…] about Edward E. Mullet – Obituary