Hoosick Falls Board Names Trustees as Independent Majority Emerges
At the village organizational meeting in Hoosick Falls, Mayor Donald Bogardus leads an Independent Party majority naming trustees Marilyn Douglas Howard Shaw and William Greenwood Jr. as new officials while Francis Murphy is appointed to fill a vacancy. The vote largely follows party lines with 5 to 2 in Murphy’s favor.
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Edith Beaumont
Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Independent Party
Donald Bogardus
Marilyn Douglas
Howard Shaw
William Greenwood Jr
LeRoy Baker Jr
Edwin Schneider Jr
Bogardus
Francis Murphy
Baker
Schneider
Murphy
Greenwood
Douglas
Shaw
Democratic Party
Robert K. Shiland
William Johnston
Douglas Shaw
Richard A. Severson
Arthur Hyde Jr
James Cutler
Morris Wheeler
Snowman Up at 87 Elm Street Amid April Snowstorm
John Nugent Gary Cramer Sandy Remancus Marien Cramer Maureen Nugent and Lisa Cramer built a tall snowman on Sunday afternoon at 87 Elm Street Hoosick Falls Their dogs Mickey and Dutchess joined in while Brian a friend on a weekend scouting trip was away
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John Nugent
Gary Cramer
Sandy Remancus
Marien Cramer
Maureen Nugent
Lisa Cramer
Elm Street
Hoosick Falls
Mickey
Dutchess
Brian
Town rejects county sub lease plan for Miller building
Hoosick Falls officials balk at occupying a basement space versus renting two current offices. County leaders sought a $200 month sub lease or $100 with renovations to house county aging and health agencies, while town board argued the cellar location and renovation costs are excessive. County exec William Murphy backed the broader office acquisition plan, prompting town concerns and a suggestion to prioritize senior services and health department space.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Town of
Department of the Aging
Health Department
Manupella
Raymond Calhoun
William Murphy
Thomas Restino
Pownal Board Sets Thursday Meeting and Local Notices
The Board of Selectmen will meet Thursday at 5 p.m. at the town office. Pownal Center Fire Department holds a worknight at their house. A well baby clinic is Friday 1 3 p.m. at Second Congregational Church Hillside Street Bennington. Complete screening and treatment offered. Appointments via Betsy Yung 442 5491. All Pownal residents welcome. Easter service at North Pownal Congregational Church drew 56. Two offering plates in memory of Florence Wilson Towslee were given by the Towslee and Rudd families. Brenda L. Dorman, daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Dorman of Montgomery Road, has returned from Albany Medical Center Hospital. Mr and Mrs Jackson Ostrander of Pownal announce engagement of daughter Lisa Ann to Kevin M. Shea of North Adams Mass. Lisa is a Mount Anthony senior. Kevin is a 1972 Drury High School graduate. Shea works at Sprague Electric in North Adams. A summer wedding is planned.
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Second Congregational Church
Hillside Street
Bennington
Betsy Yung
Pownal
North Pownal Congregational Church
Florence Wilson Towslee
Byrile E. Towslee
Byron W. Towslee
Frances W. Rudd
Leon H. Rudd
Brenda L. Dorman
Richard Dorman
Montgomery Road
Albany Medical Center Hospital
Jackson H. Ostrander
Lisa Ann
Kevin M. Shea
Francis T. Shea
State Road
North Adams
Mass
Miss Ostrander
Mount Anthony Union High School
Shea
Drury High School
The
Sprague Electric Company
River Revival Project seeks ARBA national recognition
HRBCEPA submits its River Revival Project from Williamstown Massachusetts to the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration for Review Board consideration in Washington. The program aims to serve as a model for watersheds nationwide and seeks a $10,000 grant amid limited national recognition to date. The effort is supported by Mrs. Cherrie H. Hall of ARBA and local entities. The All Saints Guild hosts a turkey supper in Hoosick New York on Saturday April 12 with $4 adults and $2 children donations.
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Williamstown
Mass
Hrbcepa
ARBA
American Revolution Bicentennial Administration
Arba Review Board
Washington
Cherrie H. Hall
United States
All Saints Guild
Hoosick Grange Hall
Hoosick, N.Y
Vermont Senate to weigh $11.9 million capital bill
A capital construction bill totaling 11.9 million dollars moves to the Vermont Senate Appropriations Committee after House approval. Funding includes 3 million for water pollution control, 2.25 million for school construction aid, 400 thousand to buy waterfront land for public access, plus 30 thousand for gold leaf on the State House dome and restrictions on school aid use. Controversy over rate hikes at Continental Telephone and a lobbyist disclosure bill also feature in Montpelier reports.
VermontUVM fraternities warned to upgrade wiring
Burlington police and city electrical inspector Max Carrow ordered fifteen fraternity and sorority houses at the University of Vermont to upgrade their electrical wiring or face power shutoffs by September 1. The crackdown followed a March 16 fire at Kappa Sigma that killed 20 year old Andrew Towle of Richford.
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Burlington
UPI
University of Vermont
Max Carrow
Kappa Sigma
UVM
Andrew Towle
Richford
Vermont Flag to Mark Mount Scopus Hospital Reopening
Gov Thomas Salmon will present a Vermont state flag to Hadassah delegates for Mount Scopus Hospital in Jerusalem. The hospital, closed since 1948, will reopen in October under Hadassah stewardship.
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Montpelier
UPI
Vermont
Mount Scopus
Jerusalem
Israel
Thomas Salmon
Hadassah Organization
CSEA accuses and SEIU counters in county union clash
In New York, Rensselaer County CSEA leader LazareneY denies threats against members aiding SEIU. SEIU claims workers face job loss if they back SEIU. a leaflet circulated despite county attorney Honig urging removal of SEIU papers from bulletin boards. CSEA represents about 800 workers. SEIU needs 30 percent signups for a representational election. In Troy, voters reject tax limit increase 1500 to 190. district plans budget cuts and transportation changes affecting nearly 1,000 students.
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Troy
Joseph Lazareney
Rensselaer County
Civil Service Employes Association
David W. Patrick
Rival
Service Employes International Union
CSEA
SEIU
Lazarency
Marvin I. Honig
Sidney L. Johnson
Troy High School
Johnson
BOCES
Robberies reported in Pittsfield stealings and assaults
Pittsfield police reported two early week robberies. A teenage boy was robbed of 55 dollars after a razor wielding thief entered via an unlocked door and forced him to move through rooms. The other victim, Laurie Makela, was mugged near Summer Street, suffered facial cuts, and found two uncashed checks missing along with 10 dollars. In North Adams, Hunter Outdoor Products faces a relocation review after meetings with state officials amid alleged harassment by anti poverty agencies.
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Pittsfield
Steven Yansak
John St
Laurie Makela
Pittsfield General Unit
Berkshire Medical Center
North Adams
Hunter Outdoor Products Co
Boston
Joseph Martin
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George Dougherty
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Zoning Appeal Board
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