The Express Newspaper – October 9, 2014
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The Express Newspaper – October 2, 2014
Hoosic Valley Passes Elementary School Referendum – by C. Barton
Hoosic Valley- District residents were asked to vote on a $2,200,000 bond referendum relating to repairs needed in the elementary school building on September 16, 2014. The referendum for the roof and energy management system replacement presented at the polls was approved. Votes came back with 100 yes votes and 59 no votes. The project cost is estimated at $2.200,000, the estimated interest cost is $1,069,500 for a total ending cost of $3,269,500. Revenues to support the project include state building aid which is estimated at $2,433,750 and local tax share of $835,750 which will be spread over 16 years.
Read the entire article in the Sept. 25th edition of the Express.
The Express Newspaper – September 25, 2014
Foster Parents Needed in the Area – by C. Barton
Saratoga and Rensselaer Counties- The signs “Become a Foster Parent” have been hanging in communities around the area. These signs have been seen at recent county fairs in Saratoga, Washington and Rensselaer County and are visible throughout communities in the area. We are lacking in families in Southern Saratoga and Rensselaer Counties at this time, says Kelli Reilly, Homefinder for the Foster Care Program at Berkshire Farm. Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth is a statewide agency that offers an array of services for children and families including foster care. The organization has been, “changing lives, changing futures, since 1886.”
Read the entire article in the Sept. 18th issue of the Express.
The Express Newspaper – September 18, 2014
The Express Newspaper – September 11, 2014
Valley Falls FD Awarded Bid – by Christine Barton
Town of Pittstown-A letter of concern went out to town and village residents in early August, urging them to attend the August 11th Town Council meeting to show support for the Valley Falls Fire Department to continue to provide the fire protection services to the Tomhannock District Residents.
According to the information in the letter “the Valley Falls fire department has been providing services to the Tomhannock District for more than 50 years.” It kept it’s rate flat on town residents for the five years from 2007 to 2011 and then cut its tax rate by 15% in the past 3 years.” The information in the letter titled “Tomhannock District Residents Tell Pittswtown Town Council: Say YES to Valley Falls Fire Department, was confirmed as accurate by Richard Andrew, Mayor of Valley Falls.
The Express Newspaper – September 4, 2014
Al Lewis Honored at Hoosic Valley School – by C. Barton
Valley Falls-Al Lewis, sponsor chair and longtime volunteer for the Hoosic Valley Athletic Association (HVAA) was surprised with the honor of having his name listed on the 2014 Hoosic Valley Boys State Championship sign that was unveiled at a Valley Cats Game this month. Lewis, has been a longtime officer of the HVAA and a fan of all school and community sports. Lewis has been involved with community sports for 44 years now as a volunteer and has worked with the he HVAA since its start in 1971. “I enjoy all the watching all the sports and seeing the kids get involved”, says Lewis.
Read the entire article in the August 28th issue of the Express.