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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1977
Page
3
Norman M. Mintz outlined how Corning turned a run down downtown into a lively core by coordinating merchant renovations. Key steps included preserving original architecture, uniform signs, and focused improvements funded by private and government grants. The effort boosted business and inspired other communities to act.
Rolf Sternberg and John Street attorney led residents through steps for the John Street rehab. Facades have been cleaned this month, sidewalk estimates secured, brick walkways and Victorian lamps planned soon, and federal funds are being sought. Sketches of new storefronts are shared by the Rensselaer County Planning Bureau as merchants organize sales and parades.
Hoosick Falls speaker William Montgomery of the Rensselaer County Real Property Tax Service explained the assessor's hard duties and the purpose of a county tax map. He noted reassessment is often unfair and that the map will aid, not bind, property evaluation. He described grievance days and limited recourse, with about 140 state cases pending.
Schaghticoke Fair opens September 1 through 5 with a full lineup including Motorcycle Thrill Show Tractor pull Auto Thrill Show Demolition Derby and a new all Appaloosa horse show. Events run Thursday through Monday with a 4H indoor arena horse show and open gymkhana plus junior and adult classes.
Bruce Harris of Pow nal Vermont pleaded guilty in Rensselaer County Court to first degree attempted reckless endangerment and third degree assault stemming from a Christmas Day 1976 incident at Farmers Inn Hoosick He admitted threatening customers with a shotgun and firing a round in the air and he assaulted David Prebble Harris faces sentencing June 23.
Hoosick Falls hosts a four division Memorial Day Parade starting at 10 a.m. line-up at 9:30 a.m. from Wood Memorial Park. Participants include Schuylerville Green Sabres, Hoosick Falls bands, Taconic Pipe Band, fire companies, dignitaries, floats, bicycles, and horses. The route runs Main Street to John Street and Church Street, pausing for a veterans tribute with local officials and a firing volley. County Executive William J. Murphy will speak. ceremonies conclude with a village park program.
The Hoosick Falls Community Band directed by William Gaillard presents a fund raising concert at 8 p m in the Hoosick Falls Central School auditorium to raise funds for a bandstand at Wood Memorial Park. Members kick off the drive with 1500 and seek community support to reach a 10000 goal. turnout could cover 3500 in materials. The 50 piece band, dating to 1887, offers eight summer village park concerts and a Aug 6 anniversary tribute. Tickets available at the door.
About 50 students at Berlin Central Junior Senior High School were suspended Wednesday after a student sit in protesting the dismissal of teacher Larry Lennon. Local officials say the action followed disciplinary rules and vow to proceed with school duties.
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered at 10 30 a m Saturday in the Church of the Immaculate Conception by Bishop Howard Hubbard of the Albany Diocese. A final rehearsal for children and sponsors is set for 7 30 p m today.
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