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Valley Falls

Memorial Day Service

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A traditional Memorial Day service will be held Saturday, May 25th, at 10 am, at the Valley Falls Free Library, 42 State St. The program includes an American flag raising, special music, wreath laying, and Taps. Limited seating is available; please bring your own lawn chair. The service is free and open to all, rain or shine. For more information, please contact Lynn Keyes at 518-222-8650.

Brownfield Opportunity Area Plan – Public Comment

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Submitted by Kristina Younger
The Village of Valley Falls is moving toward its vision of turning the abandoned and burned-down Old Thompson Mill factory site into a public asset that will reinvigorate the Historic Village. On Thursday, February 15, at 7 pm, the village will accept public comment on its Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) plan at a formal public hearing. Public comments will continue to be accepted until March 6th. The documents and a convenient comment form can be found at

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Public Open House

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Submitted by Kristina Younger
The Village of Valley Falls has received funding through the New York State Department of State Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) program to undertake a community-based planning effort. This effort will identify a unified vision for the village’s future and identify key opportunities for public improvement projects, environmental remediation, and the redevelopment of vacant and/or underutilized sites in a manner that celebrates the village’s rich history and natural resources.

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Veterans Day Dinner

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The Chester J. Carknard VFW Post 1938, Poplar Avenue, will host a roast beef dinner in honor of veterans on Saturday, November 11th from 5 to 7 pm. The cost is $15 for ages 13 and over, $7 for children 5 through 12, and free for children under 5. Veterans dine free.

Public Meeting Announced for Study

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A public meeting will be held on Monday, May 15th, from 7 to 8:30 pm at the Valley Falls Community Hall, 11 Charles Street. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and snacks will be provided. Children are welcome to attend and a coloring station will be available.

The Village of Valley Falls has received funding through the New York State Department of State Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) program to undertake a community-based planning effort. This effort will identify a unified vision for the village’s future and identify key opportunities for public improvement projects, environmental remediation, and the redevelopment of vacant and/or underutilized sites in a manner that celebrates the village’s rich history and natural resources. To learn more visit www.HistoricValleyFalls.com.