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History and Heritage Fair
Submitted by Katie Brownell
The second annual Hoosick History and Heritage Fair took place on Saturday, May18th at the Hoosick Falls Armory. This free event created an opportunity for a variety of local historical societies, sites, museums, and organizations to share exhibits with the local community. Exhibits at the armory invited attendees to walk through history while learning about various artifacts. This year’s event included guest speakers and live music as well as a nonfiction book swap and chicken barbecue.
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Wachoosik Park Ribbon Cutting
Submitted by Town Supervisor David Fleming
The Town of Nassau has officially opened their fifth park with the recent ribbon cutting at Wachoosik Park (pronounced like Wah-CHOH-sik). The name means “at the little mountain” in Mohican, and was first proposed by Nassau Supervisor David Fleming in January 2022. The park name honors the town’s Mohican heritage and was one of the suggestions offered by the Mohican Tribe’s Language Program Team. The town had reached out to the tribe seeking an appropriate name to honor their history in the area.
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Petersburgh Town Board Highlights
by Denise Wright
The May 20th meeting of the Petersburgh town board began with the PFOA Health Study update by Dr. Erin Bell before the meeting began. Dr. Bell is the co-principal Investigator with the New York State Department of Health of a cohort study to recruit and enroll participants into a prospective cohort of adults and children to examine the long-term health effects associated with the consumption of drinking water contaminated with per and poly alkyl substances (PFAS) (Albany.edu). Dr. Bell reviewed that the expected level of PFOA/PFOS is four parts per trillion, and presently, her team is working on analyzing the data residents have provided to figure out dose levels. The dose levels of the PFOA/PFOS can have some correlation to diseases like
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Stephentown Town Board Highlights
by Denise Wright
At the May 20th Stephentown Board meeting, a great deal of business was covered from resolutions to veterans needing help.
After the audit of claims and approval of minutes were completed, the transfer station reported deposits of $7,295 for March and $6,381 for April. The town clean-up day has been scheduled for June 7th from 11 am to 7 pm. Items like tires and paint cans will be accepted. All residents will need to bring a tax or utility bill with them for proof of residency. Flyers are available in the town clerk's office.
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New Fence at Maple Grove Cemetery
Submitted by Joyce Brewer
The new fence at Maple Grove Cemetery was graciously donated and installed by Legacy Fence of Cambridge. The board of the cemetery is so grateful for this donation. Matt Davis, owner of Legacy Fence, shared that he and his father volunteer at a cemetery in Cambridge and he understands the struggles cemeteries have maintaining the upkeep, many of which are over a century old.
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Budget Vote Results
Berlin CSD
Budget Vote
Yes: 289
No: 137
Vehicle Purchase
Yes: 268
No: 157
Re-elected/Elected to BOE
Katie Snyder
Penni Eggsware
Hoosick Falls CSD
Prop 1 - General Budget
Yes: 336
No: 119
Prop 2 - Bus Purchase
Yes: 357
No: 99
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May 24, 2024 Edition
New Historical Marker Honors Civil War Service
Written and Submitted by Louise Hendry
Patricia Brazie Flint has dedicated the last decade to preserving and honoring the history of Stephentown through her work as the town’s historian. Earlier this year, Pat, a lifelong resident of Stephentown, was recognized for her tireless work by the Sons of the American Revolution with the Martha Washington Medal and Patriot Medal. Her dedication to Stephentown and telling its history is evident in the nine historical road markers the town has received while she has been its historian. The markers include: Brockway Cemetery, Denison Jones Cemetery, Garfield Cemetery, Presbyterian Cemetery, Patriot Burial Roadside Marker at Stephentown Baptist Cemetery, Stephentown Cemetery, Stephentown Heritage Center, and a Patriot Burial Roadside Marker at Carpenter Cemetery.
On May 14th, her ninth marker honoring the Civil War service of Benjamin Franklin Clark and his son Andrew Jackson Clark was erected at Braveheart Books & Bazaar, located at
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Honoring Our Local Heroes
Courtesy of Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County has vowed to never forget the service and sacrifice of our veterans and their families. That commitment continued recently with the monthly Honor a Deceased Veteran ceremony recognizing the life and service of brothers Frank and Carmen Ciccarelli.
Both Frank and Carmen were among the four Ciccarelli brothers who served in World War II. Carmen made the ultimate sacrifice, falling in combat in July 1944 during a heavy enemy counterattack during the invasion of Saipan.
The Saipan invasion was notable for the
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