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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1977
Page
3
Cambridge Valley Rescue Squad will hold an exploratory meeting Tuesday at p.m. in the Rescue Squad building to discuss organizing a junior rescue squad for youths 15 to 17. Membership requires completing a basic American Red Cross First Aid Course.
Hoosick Falls police report no tickets issued since the December 1976 littering law took effect. The anti litter statute carries a 25 dollar fine or 10 days in jail and can apply to private property owners for rubbish on grounds and sidewalks. Police chief William Chapones notes no complaints to date.
Horace Scott, chairman of the county board of supervisors, says flood losses in Washington County approach six million dollars. Industrial losses at E. B. Metal and Rubber total four to five million. County and town road repairs may cost about 500,000, with 300,000 needed to restore the Eagleville covered bridge over the Battenkill. Towns report varied damages from Argyle 100,000 to others such as Cambridge 8,000 Easton 3,000 Greenwich 10,000 Jackson 75,000 and White Creek 40,000.
Firecrackers were tossed at a police car on Maple Hill Road prompting arrests of Carol A Warrington 18 and Donald Price 19. Warrington faces charges of criminal dealing in fireworks and marijuana possession while Price is charged with fireworks dealing disorderly conduct and throwing refuse. Chief Belardo and Sgt Secor witnessed the incident and both were involved in the auto pursuit. Court appearance set for April 6.
The Hoosick Falls Eagles assisted Rotterdam on its second anniversary by officiating at a ceremony admitting 52 new members. A round and square dance, a dinner, and Family Night are scheduled with plans led by Robert Hall and others. A Grand Prix Trophy Dash display promotes memberships through May.
The Prospect School in North Bennington Vermont announces about 12 openings for September intake. The independent elementary and middle school offers open admission, no tuition discrimination, and an ungraded program for ages five to 13 with four flexible classroom groups and individualized evaluation methods.
Bennington Vermont three lecture series co funded by Southern Vermont College and the Vermont Council on the Humanities and Public Issues. Harold S Williams opened March 24 in Rensselaerville. Dr Lee Rainwater will speak April 28 on family roles in small towns. May 12 University of Vermont economist Frederick Sargeant discusses land use and the concept of small. No reservations required.
Hoosick Area Senior Center opens nominations for Northern Tier Senior Citizen of the Year with a May 13 deadline. A May 25 dinner will honor the recipients from Hoosick Area Center, Hoosick Valley, Berlin, and Petersburg Sunshine Seniors.
The 1977-78 Hoosick Falls village budget of $587,191.22 keeps the same tax rate of $15.60 per thousand but faces questions on paying civil service raises and state aid. Mayor Donald Bogardus cites economy and many seniors on fixed incomes, and trustees may eliminate two highway positions. The plan includes metering all water users, a $16,500 allotment for a new highway dump truck, sealed bids for large purchases, and a $75,000 cash surplus appropriation.
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