Opossum Firecracker Disturbances Keep Hoosick Police Busy
Hoosick Falls police logged a weekend slate of incidents including an opossum treed by a dog and scorched porch from a firecracker reported by Roberta Cramer. A roof-top trio on Main Street, a stolen helmet report, a Hill Road drinking party, two Main Street fights, and a teen tractor crash on Elm Third streets rounded out the calls.
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Hoosick
Hoosick Falls
Roberta Cramer
First Street
Hill Road
Rensselaer County
Sene
Charles King
Main Street
Ben Franklin
Robert Foster
Fourth Street
Elm
Third Streets
Steve Shaw
Niagara Mohawk
Hotline Frank Sherry Responds to Consumer Dilemmas
The Hotline column discusses a case where a 19 year old ordered four truck rims with a $100 deposit and faced price boosts and a no cash refunds policy on special orders. The shop offered a partial cash refund and explains the discrepancy. A second reader seeks help to recover a sold living room table and locate the buyers, while another asks about a delayed bathroom cabinet order.
Brass refinishing for a stained tray in Albany area
A reader asks for a brass refinishing source in the area. Suggestions include The Fireside Shop in Albany and Rogers and Wallace in Averill Park, with Jack the Stripper at Troy Schenectady Road Latham completing the job after timing issues.
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J.M.H. — Menands
Central Ave
Albany
Rogers and Wallace
Sheer Road
Averill Park
Jack
Troy-Schenectady Rd
Latham
Eight year old Petersburg girl top tipster for April
Eight year old Penni Lynn Eggsware of Petersburg won April's news tip prize after prompting coverage of the municipal complex blaze on April 1. Fire Department captain Francis Eggsware rushed to the scene before dawn.
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Petersburg
Penni Lynn
Francis Eggsware
Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department
Pennilynn
St. Mary’s Academy
Hoosick Falls boards announce study on subdivision rules
The Town of Hoosick Town Board and Planning Board urge town wide growth and fairness in a joint letter to the Committee for Concerned Citizens. They say the subdivision ordinance should serve all residents and plan for growth beyond flood plains. A 7:30 p.m. meeting at Grange Hall tonight will discuss a three to four month study of the regulations.
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Hoosick Falls
Town of
Hoosick
Planning Board
Town of Hoosick
Grange Hall
Advisors reelected to lead Hoosick Falls CEO council
Hoosick Falls Policy Advisory Council renewed officers David Berlant as chairman Grace Brandi as vice chair Elizabeth Holmes as secretary and Kenneth Barry as treasurer. The group highlighted nutrition projects including a weekly food co op at the State Armory and a weight and diet class while seeking a satellite office for Medicaid recertification and a future WIC program. A May 25 CEO board meeting is scheduled at the Armory.
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Hoosick Falls
Commission of Economic Opportunity
David Berlant
Grace Brandi
Elizabeth Holmes
Kenneth Barry
Food Co - Op
State Armory
Church Street
Policy Advisory Board
Brandi
Advisory Council
Rensselaer County Board of Directors
Argyle groups elect new Homemaker officers and plan events
The Argyle Chapter Future Homemakers of America elected officers including president Becky Lewis and vice president Diane Collins. The Emergency Squad fund drive continues with a Kinderbowl game and Fouls For Funds program. ACS spring concert directed by Robert LaFera and David Lion, and Legion plans Memorial Day parade. A mother daughter banquet is set at South Argyle church with a potluck supper.
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Argyle
Future Homemakers of America
Becky Lewis
Diane Collins
Cindy Burt
Suzanne Ovitt
Gwen Graham
Christi Dickinson
Betty Webster
Robert LaFera
David Lion
ACS
Hoosick Falls Band Set for Free Tuesday Concert
Hoosick Falls Community Band, conducted by William Gaillard, offers a free 8 p.m. show at Hoosick Falls Central School Auditorium. The 55 member ensemble performs pieces from The King and I My Fair Lady Let There Be Peace on Earth The Magic Flute and other works with Walter Dunham as soloist on Asleep in the Deep. The program previews eight summer concerts in the park and is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argyle Central School
ACS
Hoosick Falls
Hoosick Falls Central School
William Gaillard
Earth
Walter Dunham
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Eagle Bridge
Oak Industries
Tate
Vermont
Grafton Elementary
John Hoag
Scott Alderman
Parents - Teachers Organization
John Norris
Debbie Peck
Country Dollar Supermarket
Ricky Pearl
Times Record
Troy
N.Y
Will
J.P.S
Wynantskill
Frank Sherry
Mary Khachikian
Coolidge Ave
L.O
M.A.Y. Wvlt
HOT Line
Penni Lynn Eggsware
WIC
Merri Moppets
Jack and the Giant
Dunham Hollow Center
Alps
Chicken
Sue
Betty Bristol
Legion
American Legion Post 1518
South Argyle United Presbyterian Church
South Argyle
East Greenwich
Ruby Komarony
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