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JerryLind Brundige – Obituary

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Petersburgh – JerryLind Brundige, 58, of Petersburgh passed peacefully from this life on Monday, June 3rd, 2024 surrounded by the people and the things that she loved most. JerryLind was born in Albany on January 28th, 1966 and resided in Petersburgh for her entire life. She was a 1984 graduate of Berlin High School and later attended cosmetology school in Troy.

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Jo Ann Wilbur Coffinger – Obituary

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Jo Ann (Jody) Wilbur Coffinger passed away after a long illness on June 5th, 2024 at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by her children. Born February 1st, 1940 and raised in Coalinga, California, Jody was the daughter of Annette and Frank McLellan. She married Thomas Allen Coffinger, Sr on August 10th, 1957. She has resided with her family in the Schuylerville area since 1959. [Read more…] about Jo Ann Wilbur Coffinger – Obituary

Steventown Designated as a Clean Energy Community

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Submitted by Bill Jennings
The Stephentown Clean Energy Communities Committee is pleased to announce that the Town of Stephentown has been officially designated a Clean Energy Community by NYSERDA. In addition, the Town of Stephentown is now eligible for a total of $30,000 in NYSERDA grants, with no required matching funds. These funds will be used to improve the energy efficiency and working environment at the town hall.

The designation as an official Clean Energy Community is the result of Stephentown having completed 4 High-Impact Action Items under the NYSERDA Clean Energy Communities Program. The designation makes the town eligible for a $5,000 grant.

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Class of 2024 Top 10

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HOOSICK FALLS HIGH SCHOOL

Submitted by HFCS Communications

Ava Eastman

Hoosick Falls Central High School is proud to announce
Ava Eastman as the Valedictorian for the Class of 2024. 

Some of the awards Ava has received include the National College Board Recognition, The Clarkson Achievement Award, The Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Award, The University of Rochester Xerox Award, and The Rochester Institute of Technology Computing Award.

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4th of July Parade Information and Grand Marshal

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This year's Grand Marshal is Bruce Hewitt, a lifelong resident of Berlin. Bruce went to Harwick College in Oneonta, NY and majored in business. He then went to Albany State Teachers College. After college, Bruce worked for the Hudson City School District for 36 years teaching business classes and was Senior Class Advisor for several years. He also worked with the NYS Regents Department checking Regents Exams and he wrote questions for the NYS Business Regents Exams.

In 1974 Bruce was elected to the Berlin Free Town Library Board. He held many positions on the board, including President and Vice President until he retired in 2006, and is now a Trustee Emeritus.

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Book Talk and Habitat Walk

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Discover the newly published book From the Hudson to the Taconics: An Ecological and Cultural Field Guide at upcoming events at New Lebanon Library and Shaker Museum. The book is the result of years of research by the Hawthorne Valley Farmscape Ecology Program and Hudsonia Ltd. Authors Anna Duhon, Gretchen Stevens, Claudia Knab-Vispo, and Conrad Vispo will share their experiences creating the field guide, and explore our landscape through the lens of habitat in the New Lebanon area.

On Thursday, June 27th, at 6:30 pm the New Lebanon Library, 550 State Route 20, will host a book talk with the authors. Then on Saturday, June 29th, at 1 pm, participants can enjoy a guided walk through a native habitat at the Shaker Museum’s North Pasture Trail, 202 Shaker Road. Both events are free and open to the public, but please RSVP for the guided hike by

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William E. Marcoux – Obituary

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Hoosick Falls – William E. Marcoux “PA”, 76, passed away on Thursday May 23rd, at his residence on Snow Street in Hoosick Falls. He was the husband of the late Robin (Foster) Marcoux, “COO.”

William was born on July 16th, 1947, in Cambridge, NY, son of the late Henry and Agnes “Gee” (Greenwood) Marcoux. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era. William was employed at the Watervliet Arsenal as a welding engineer in the Benet Lab Division. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He could be found nightly on Fairbanks Road watching the sunsets. William also enjoyed his trips to Key West Florida visiting the Fish Monster. [Read more…] about William E. Marcoux – Obituary

George Daniel Scott Jr. – Obituary

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George Daniel Scott Jr, known as “Dan,” passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on May 17th, 2024, in Mesa, AZ (formerly of Hoosick Falls, NY), after a battle with cancer and dementia.

Dan was born to Leona (Dupree) & George Daniel Scott Sr. in Troy, NY on January 17th, 1949.

Dan had many hobbies including running marathons and triathlons; he was a skydiver with over 200 jumps, his latest being March 9th, 2024. He loved fishing; his favorite was fly fishing in Rocky Mt National Park. He was also an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan. Dan served as a Gunners mate in the US Navy. He enjoyed photography and woodworking, making many beautiful pieces of furniture. [Read more…] about George Daniel Scott Jr. – Obituary