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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1977
Page
3
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The Times Record outlines entry rules for COINWORD inviting contestants to submit completed puzzles with name and address before 5 p.m. Tuesday. A $25 weekly prize is shared if multiple winners exist. unclaimed funds roll over. Only one prize per family. no post cards. entries become property of the paper. viewing copies is free in lobby and at libraries.
In two weeks John Street in Hoosick Falls will see storefront facades cleaned and restored. Western Waterproofing of Albany will strip paint and clean brick on the Wood Woodbury Thorpe and Livingston blocks after contract signing by each owner. HUD 1975 grant funds may cover half the cost if approved.
A 1977-78 budget hearing is set for 7 30 p m at the village clerk s office. The tentative budget keeps the 15 60 per thousand tax rate but state aid and a CSEA wage demand are unresolved. The plan calls for two highway jobs to be eliminated and includes metering and bids for large purchases. Villages officials anticipate a few more budget sessions before final approval.
Hoosick Falls town board discussed a three sided storage shed near the town garage with an estimated cost of 7000. Labor may come from CETA or Manpower if funds allow, with bids requested for both building and labor due May 9. The meeting also approved ads for the 150th anniversary booklet and accepted resignations from the Bicentennial Committee except Christina Stevens.
The village invites bids for new concrete sidewalks on both sides of John Street excluding the Don's bookstore and Rudits Store areas, plus curb installation along the street. The 24 Water St property was purchased with HUD community development grants for extensive rehab including roof, exterior, wiring, walls, floors, ceilings, porch and window work. Deed transfer follows completion of repairs.
A Petersburg fire of suspicious origin destroyed the town shed and equipment. No arrests yet, but Lt. Jim Johnson reports a new lead as investigators press the April 1 blaze. Highway operations continue from a private trailer with trucks loaned by neighboring towns Graf ton Hoosick and Pittstown.
Rensselaer County sheriff Lt. Jim Johnson says a rash of missing dogs in Stephentown is under investigation with activity also reported in Vermont and Massachusetts. He cites profit as the likely motive. Two dogs found shot to death near the Ehmler estate on River Road Hoosick are being investigated. no link between the incidents has been established.
Seventeen Saratoga County employees earned certificates after completing a basic supervision course offered by Hudson Valley Community College Continuing Education. Certificates were presented to staff from the Probation, Social Services, Office for the Aging, Self Insurance, Sewer District, Real Property Tax Service, Treasurer, CETA Administration, General Services and other county offices.
Hoosick Falls Off Track Betting Parlor reports solid turnout on its grand opening. Junior vaultkeeper Howard Dee Shaw noted early crowds and expected improvement as days continue. The parlor opened at 10 a.m. serving coffee and donuts with hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Police report says 1000 gallons of hi test 5000 gallons of regular and 2000 gallons of no lead vanished from the Bray Terminal at 50 Riverside Drive Rensselaer between 5 p.m. Friday and Sunday. David Darrick terminal manager provided the statement. No arrests have been made.
Police report says an unidentified person broke a front bay window on the 200 block of Broadway in Rensselaer Sunday.
Police report a Friday collision in the Price Chopper lot on East Street involving a car and a bicycle. The boy on the bike was uninjured and no summons were issued.
Vermont will tighten sales tax enforcement on border-state retailers selling into the state. Starting next month, those that collect their home-state taxes and register with the Tax Department by June 1 will avoid back-tax audits. unregistered firms face liabilities back to June 1, 1969. The program, after a Supreme Court ruling, will be vigorous and broaden compliance.
Daniel Schorr former CBS News correspondent and three time Emmy winner will be commencement speaker at Albany State University at 1 30 p m May 29 Schorr is known for major national and international coverage and resigned from CBS News in 1976 after a dispute with Congress over source disclosure He worked on documentaries including Our Poisoned Air The Day They Had to Close The Schools Dont Get Sick in America and What Are We Doing to Our Children
Police reports say two cars collided Saturday near 1441 Third St. One car left the scene unnamed. The identified driver was William Reynolds of 108 Second Ave. No summons issued.
A Rensselaer resident reported the front door hinge locks were removed and a stereo console and a 21 inch RCA black and white television were stolen from the 1300 block of Broadway. No arrests have been made.
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