THE EASTWICK PRESS is the perfect way to help your graduate keep connected to what’s going on at home while they’re away. Whether they’re at college, at work, or in the military, you can get an Eastwick subscription sent directly to them wherever they are.
To keep them in the loop, subscribe today. For information, call 518.658.9177 or email news@eastwickpress.com.
Hoosick School Dist.
Hoosick Falls School District Commences Litigation Over Dysfunctional Pellet Boiler
by Deb Alter and Alex Brooks
Because of continuing problems with the wood pellet boiler, The Board passed a resolution authorizing the initiation of litigation against Clark Patterson Lee, P.C., David R. Hart, P.E., C.E.A., Larry D. Werts. P.E., Anthony R. Marchetti, P.E., Bioenergy Project Partners, LLC and David Dungate, the State Education Department, and the NYS Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). Further discussion about the lawsuit took place in executive session. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls School District Commences Litigation Over Dysfunctional Pellet Boiler
Rensselaer County Legislature Urges More State Funding For District Attorney And Public Defender’s Office
By Doug La Rocque
As part of the recently enacted NYS budget, the state legislature approved a 1.6-million-dollar increase in the salaries of district attorneys statewide. This was the direct result of the Commission on Legislative, Judicial and Executive compensation granting increases to all state judges. Judicial law links these salaries to that of a County District Attorney. In Rensselaer County this increases the salary of DA Joel Abelove by $30,850 to an annual stipend of $183,350. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislature Urges More State Funding For District Attorney And Public Defender’s Office
Michelle Culver Is PTA Founders’ Day Award Winner
submitted by Paula Kamperman
The Hoosick Falls Central School PTA annually seeks nominations to honor community members who make outstanding contributions to the well-being of children and youth. This year’s award recipient is Michelle Culver, fourth grade teacher at Hoosick Falls Central School. [Read more…] about Michelle Culver Is PTA Founders’ Day Award Winner
Three Students Receive The Honorable Richard P. Whalen Memorial Scholarship
On Tuesday, June 14, during the Elks Flag Day Program, Voice of a Vet recognized three HFCS students who were selected to receive the Honorable Richard P. Whalen Memorial Scholarship. [Read more…] about Three Students Receive The Honorable Richard P. Whalen Memorial Scholarship
Successful Career Day Series At Hoosick Falls Elementary School
submitted by Brian Bushner
Presenters from a range of career fields came to speak to preschool through sixth grade students over the course of the school year. [Read more…] about Successful Career Day Series At Hoosick Falls Elementary School
Bradley Wins HAYC3 Leadership Award
McKenzie Bradley is the winner of this year’s HAYC3 Youth Leadership Award.
The award recognizes graduating seniors from HFCS who embrace HAYC3’s mission and who lead by example in all aspects of their life. [Read more…] about Bradley Wins HAYC3 Leadership Award
Three Seniors Awarded PTA Scholarships
Topping off a very successful year hosting popular family events and fundraising, the HFCS PTA awarded three scholarships to graduating seniors at its recent year-end meeting. [Read more…] about Three Seniors Awarded PTA Scholarships
HFHS Girls Have Successful Donation Event For “Children with Hair Loss”
submitted by Brian Bushner
Girls in the “Advocates of Compassion Club” planned an event to benefit “Children With Hair Loss,” an organization that creates wigs for children in need. [Read more…] about HFHS Girls Have Successful Donation Event For “Children with Hair Loss”
HFCS Teacher to Attend C-SPAN Sponsored Educators’ Conference In Washington, D.C.
submitted by Brian Bushner
Each year cable network C-SPAN selects 30 educators from around the nation to attend its annual Summer Educators’ Conference, and this year a teacher from the Hoosick Falls Central School District has been selected. [Read more…] about HFCS Teacher to Attend C-SPAN Sponsored Educators’ Conference In Washington, D.C.