Hoosick Falls Firehouse Struggles Push Toward Volunteer System
Longstanding tensions between village board, paid caretakers, and volunteer firefighters at Hoosick Falls firehouse lead to calls for full all voluntary operation. Chief McMartin cites neglect of repairs and delays in truck response, while caretakers blame board and CSEA negotiations for inaction. Trustees weigh cost savings and governance changes amid resignations and ongoing talks.
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Hoosick Falls Standard Press
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Correction on shooting report by Times Record
The Times Record corrects Tuesday’s story about Lawrence Ward’s shooting on the Dunn Memorial Bridge. Gerald Batcher did not hear police tell Ward to stop. he heard another person say it. The paper regrets the error.
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Village eyes all volunteer firehouse in Hoosick Falls
A Hoosick Falls committee plans a switch to an all volunteer fire department after three full-time custodians resign. The move, debated with county fire coordinator William Dougherty, aims to cut costs by at least 25 000 dollars while addressing dispatch and maintenance changes and facing CSEA opposition and potential longer reaction times.
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Hoosick Falls
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Thomas McMartin
Francis Murphy
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Rensselaer County
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Scouts Begin Weekly Meetings In Hoosick Falls
Hoosick Falls Boy Scout Troop 64 will start Monday meetings Aug 22 at 7 30 p m in the parish hall sponsored by the Church of the Im maculate Conception. Prospects must be fifth grade or older or near birthday. parent attendance required. Members to elect a new scoutmaster after Richard Severson leaves Sept 2. Five Troop 64 members recently visited the National Jamboree near Butler Pennsylvania with Joseph Berlant leading.
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Thomas Lewandowski
Richard Severson
Butler
Mohican Council
Joseph Berlant
U.S. Navy
Burl Ives
Washington County Fair Opens With Global Lineup at Greenwich Grounds
The Washington County Fair at Route 29 near Greenwich runs Monday through Saturday with carnival attractions, midway shows, and the Washington County Farm Museum. Highlights include The Thrasher Brothers gospel singers on TueWed, Loren Richards Jr. and His Flying Doves Fri, an old-fashioned fiddler's show Thu, and Cyprus Clowns Thu. features span horse and pony shows, tractor pulls, square dances, contests, garden tractor pulls, and a lumberjacks program, with gates opening daily and special days for seniors and children.
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Washington County Farm Museum
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Flying Doves
Annual swim meet marks 13th Learn to Swim event
Mechanicville hosts the 13th annual Learn to Swim meet Friday at Mechanicville High School. Participants from the eight week program, including lifesaving and beginner levels, compete for gold and silver medals. a diving competition and penny hunt are also planned. Instructors listed: Cindy Fascia, John Elwell, Kathy Pitcheralle, and Lori Chauvin.
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Cindy Fascia
John Elwell
Kathy Pitcheralle
Lori Chauvin
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