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Bus Driver Shortage Hits Home

February 15, 2019 By steve bradley

By Doug La Rocque

The electronic signs in front of area schools carry the message, “now hiring bus drivers.”

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Filed Under: Front Page, Local News, Member Exclusive

Hoosick PILOT Law For Solar Installations

February 15, 2019 By steve bradley

 

by Alex Brooks

At its workshop meeting on Wednesday, February 6, the Hoosick Town Board was presented with a draft law requiring that the owners of solar installations make a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT).

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Filed Under: Front Page, Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, Local News, Member Exclusive

Berlin Central School

February 15, 2019 By steve bradley

Chinese Exchange Students Visit Berlin Schools

by Rachel Turetsky

Samantha Brewer, director of Exceptional Education at Berlin Central School, coordinated a visit last week of exchange students from China.

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Filed Under: Berlin, Front Page, Grafton, Member Exclusive, New Lebanon

Kempf Gets 1000

February 15, 2019 By steve bradley

When junior Jon Kempf of HFCS made his eighth point of the evening early in the second quarter Thursday against Greenwich, he became the fourth player in HFCS boys basketball history to become a 1000 point scorer.

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Filed Under: Area Sports, Front Page, Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, Member Exclusive

Historical Picture Series

February 15, 2019 By steve bradley

This photo is from the collection put together by former Petersburgh Town Historian Richard Weaver.

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Filed Under: Front Page, Local News, Member Exclusive

Outdoors With Trix

February 15, 2019 By steve bradley

Winter White and Blue

Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera) tree bark turns white after about ten years and builds in paper-like layers.

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Filed Under: Front Page, Local News, Member Exclusive, Sports Outdoors

Taconic Valley Community Choir

February 15, 2019 By steve bradley

Community members who enjoy singing are invited to join the Taconic Valley Community Choir for a special Easter program.  All singers are welcome. 

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Filed Under: Front Page, Local News, Member Exclusive

Boys Basketball

February 15, 2019 By steve bradley

Hoosick Falls 12 10 13 20 55

Waterford 10 16 12 14 52

Monday, 2/11. Wasaren League Championship game between division leaders Hoosick Falls and Waterford held at Mechanicville High School.

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Filed Under: Area Sports, Front Page, Local News, Member Exclusive

Grafton Town Board

February 15, 2019 By steve bradley

Highway Department Issues Again Dominate Meeting

of a Sheriff’s Deputy Helps Keep Things Civil

By Doug La Rocque

Arguments between members of the Town Board and employees of the Grafton Highway Department have gotten pretty hot and heavy during the previous two monthly meetings.

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Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton, Member Exclusive

Brunswick Planning Board

February 15, 2019 By steve bradley

Proposed Sharpe Road Housing Development Grows In Size

Doug La Rocque

When representatives of Sharpe Road Development LLC first appeared before the Brunswick Planning Board last year, to lay out a sketch plan for the housing project they proposed on the south end of the town, they indicated they planned to build 17 homes.

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Filed Under: Brunswick, Front Page, Member Exclusive

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        Brunswick Town Board Highlights

        by Denise Wright The March 13th Brunswick Town Board meeting was filled with conversation and resulted in the passing of two resolutions. During the Building and Codes report, 25 building property inspections and 22 follow-up complaints were reported for the month of February. The State Uniform Code Administration Compliance Report has been prepared. The historian […]

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        Stephentown Board Highlights

        by Denise Wright The Stephentown Board’s St. Patrick’s Day meeting began with a moment of silence to honor former town board member Gerry Robinson. Robinson focused on “improving local service opportunities, protecting Stephentown’s unique rural environment, and increasing local jobs and amenities by encouraging economic development appropriate to the size, atmosphere, and well-being of our […]

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        Berlin School Board Appoints New Superintendent

        Submitted by BCSD Communications The Berlin Central School District Board of Education selected Mr. Kenneth Rizzo to be its next superintendent of schools, effective July 1st. Mr. Rizzo was unanimously appointed by the board at its meeting on March 6th. You must be logged in to view this article.

        Wildcats Compete at the New York State Indoor Track Championships 

        Hoosick Falls CSD Indoor Track Submitted by HFCSD Communications The Wildcats put forth a great effort at the New York State Indoor Track Championships on March 8th. The girls 4×400, consisting of Emma Waugh, Mihaly Blake, Ava Salvsevold, and Erin Conety, had a huge upset in their race. Going in as the underdogs, the girls […]

        Winter Scholar Athletes and Varsity Teams

        Brunswick CSD Submitted by Brunswick CSD Communications Brunswick CSD is proud to announce its winter Scholar Athlete sports teams for the 2024-2025 season. The school fielded seven varsity teams, including Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Boys Wrestling, Competitive Cheerleading, Unified Bowling, Boys Indoor Track, and Girls Indoor Track. In addition to the exciting lineup of winter […]

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