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Thomas N. Trask – Obituary

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Troy — Thomas N. Trask, 58, passed away on November 14, 2024 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY.  Born on March 7, 1966 in Oneonta, NY he grew up in Petersburgh, NY where he spent his childhood and most of his adult life.

Tom had a great sense of humor. He was a math wizard and could recite account numbers, phone numbers and dates of events from memory. He enjoyed doing Sudoku and would complete advanced level puzzles in record time. He was a lifelong Green Bay Packers fan and loved donning his cheesehead gear on game days. However, his greatest pleasure was spent with family. Whether it was a casual gathering, a family reunion or a holiday celebration, Tom most enjoyed the time spent in the company of his loved ones. [Read more…] about Thomas N. Trask – Obituary

William H. Gilbert – Obituary

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Berlin — William “Bill” H. Gilbert, Jr. 81, of Cherry Plain passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 11, 2024 surrounded by his children at Albany Medical Center. He was a beloved father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He is predeceased by his parents, William H Gilbert, Sr. and Mary (Clancy) Gilbert, his partner Patricia Arrighi, his Brother Donald Gilbert and his bestest boy Jake.

He was born at Leonard Hospital in Troy, NY to William H Gilbert, Sr. and Mary Clancy on January 3, 1943. He grew up in Dutchess, Columbia and Rensselaer counties going to school at the Stillman Village schoolhouse in Petersburg and later in the village of Amenia. [Read more…] about William H. Gilbert – Obituary

Veterans Day Luncheon

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Culinary arts students and staff at Questar III BOCES’ Robert H. Gibson Technical School in Troy and Donald R. Kline Technical School in Hudson held their annual Veterans Day Luncheon for local veterans on Thursday, November 7th, and served about 250 guests. The luncheon was initiated by students who wanted a way to show their appreciation to local veterans. The event helps the students prepare for a career in the culinary arts, where they might be involved in preparing and serving meals on a large scale, such as in a catering environment.

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Help HACA Food Pantry Feed Our Neighbors in Need

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During a holiday season marked by sharing meals with family and friends, the HACA Food Pantry aims to ensure that no family goes to bed hungry. To help feed our families this holiday season, watch for our “Sharing – Giving – Serving” campaign.

With the holidays approaching, the food pantry is experiencing a record number of visitors as inflation is causing the prices of food to spike. Join us in our mission to fight food insecurity so everyone can have a delicious holiday meal.

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NarAnon Family Group

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New Help Available for Families & Friends of Those Addicted to Narcotics

Pathway of Peace, A NarAnon Family Group, will start up on Sunday, November 17th, at 6 pm as a new local resource for those affected by someone else’s addiction to narcotics. The NarAnon Family Groups are a world-wide fellowship offering help by sharing the experiences, strengths, and hope of those who come together in ongoing weekly meetings. The new group will be the first and currently only NarAnon Meeting in all four of Rensselaer, Columbia, Berkshire, and Bennington Counties.

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Updates from the Petersburgh C8 (PFAS) Group

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Submitted by Claudia Kavenagh
We have several positive items to report! After much urging from the Petersburgh C8 (PFAS) Group, and under order from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Taconic Plastics recently completed the removal of 2,400 yards of PFAS-contaminated soil from behind one of their buildings. For years, PFAS chemicals were taken up by rainwater running down the hill behind this building and carried into the Little Hoosic River where they continue to pose risks to the health of people, fish, and other animals. The DEC will monitor the run-off to be sure that at least this source of PFAS contamination is controlled.

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Stephentown Lighted Parade

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The Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department is once again partnering with the Stephentown Senior Citizens, the Town of Stephentown, and the Stephentown Veterans to sponsor a Lighted Parade and tree lighting on Saturday, November 30th. This year the tree lighting at the Veterans Park will kick off the parade – the tree lighting will be held prior to the lighted parade.

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Holiday Greens Show

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Hart Cluett Museum and Van Rensselaer Garden Club

The Hart Cluett Museum (HCM) and the Van Rensselaer Garden Club welcome you to the 68th Annual Holiday Greens Show, December 5th – 8th, open 12 – 5 pm daily. This year’s theme is "Deck the Halls with Music” with holiday music showcased in each room. The Annual Holiday Greens Show is a Troy holiday tradition that transforms 13 rooms of the 1827 Federal-Style Hart-Cluett House into a unique showcase. Members of the Van Rensselaer Garden Club incorporate fresh seasonal greens, trees, flowers, and other natural material to create expressive history-inspired displays related to the musical theme.

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Girls Varsity Field Hockey Team Is Undefeated

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Submitted by the Hoosick Falls Central School Communications Department
The HFCS Varsity Girls Field Hockey team has been having a great season thus far (18-0) and just won the Section II Class C Championship game (4-0) against Johnstown this past Saturday, November 2nd. This is their 4th year winning the Sectional Championship. Their next game is this coming Saturday, November 9th, at 1 pm, against Whitney Point (at Whitney Point) for the Regional Championship. Players pictured are as follows (in no particular order):

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