' Walmart in Greenport was evacuated on Saturday around 11:15 a.m. as the Greenport Fire Company responds to an alarm. The Greenport fire chief said that there was a reported gas leak in the building and he had his men place detectors in the store to find the source. According to The Greenport Fire Department, the minor leak was caused by a heating unit on the roof, and has since been repaired. (Contributed photo) PHOTO: Walmart evacuated Walmart in Greenport was evacuated on Saturday around 11:15 a.m. The Greenport fire chief said that there was a reported gas leak in the building and he had his men place detectors in the store to find the source. According to The Greenport Fire Department, the minor leak was caused by a heating unit on the roof, and has since been repaired. (Contributed photo) Top Stories: Truck route upsets Khook residents Nov 2, 2009
Published: Monday, November 2, 2009 2:15 AM EST KINDERHOOK Truck routes have recently become a hot issue throughout the county, and it seems things are no different in the Village of Kinderhook, as many residents gathered recently to discuss the damage which was being done to historical houses in the district. Nearly 40 community members crowded into the Reformed Church in Kinderhook to discuss the issue, as well as a representative from the State Police, and two representatives from the... (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Candidates discuss budgets, home assessments at forum Oct 31, 2009
Published: Saturday, October 31, 2009 2:14 AM EDT Candidates running for two open Kinderhook Town Board seats, town supervisor, highway superintendent and town justice met Tuesday at the Ichabod Crane Middle School to discuss some of the most pertinent issues of the town, and answer questions from the community ... She said it might be good to have a building where all the courts could be held, as both Valatie and the village of Kinderhook s courtrooms get quite crowded. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Allegations of pledge violations cause stir Oct 30, 2009
In the town of Kinderhook, incumbent Supervisor Doug McGivney has charged his opponent, Valatie attorney Pat Grattan, with the same violation. McGivney cites letters distributed by individuals on Grattan s behalf with curious postage on them; the pledge says campaign letters should clearly identify the candidate and contain the name and address, or other contact information of the sponsor. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Judge v. lawyer in 3rd Judicial District Oct 30, 2009
Dunn carries endorsements from the Republican party and former Assembly Minority Leader and Gubernatorial candidate John Faso of Kinderhook. Article Rating. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Grattan is needed Oct 29, 2009
While I am sure everyone would guess correctly who I support for the next Town of Kinderhook supervisor ... First, the current supervisor had the opportunity to retain 38 jobs in the town by working with Kinderhook Toyota ... He jumped at the chance to arrange a meeting of the town board, planning board, and ZBA to see what laws needed to be changed for the DeVito Nursing Home project, but his attitude to Kinderhook Toyota resulted in the loss of the 38 jobs in the town. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Draftsman charged with forgery Oct 29, 2009
John Novine, 45, of Kinderhook, is a self-employed designer and draftsman who drew up various plans for the construction or renovation of homes, garages and additions ... Plans approved with the false stamp were filed with various building inspectors in the towns of Ghent, Kinderhook and Chatham. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Lowes to open Friday Oct 29, 2009
Aside from the worries about local business, some residents are also concerned about the increase in truck traffic, which has been affecting residents as far away as Kinderhook and Valatie, since the beginning stages of construction. The traffic in the village [of Kinderhook] is getting worse, said one community member at a recent meeting about the increase in truck traffic. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
No decision on fire contract for Kinderhook, Stuyvesant Oct 28, 2009
Published: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 2:16 AM EDT The Kinderhook Town Board met on Monday to, among other things, consider the best course of action in regards to its contract of protection with the Stuyvesant Falls Fire Company. The issue at hand proposed by Kinderhook Town Supervisor Doug McGivney was whether to discontinue its contract for protection with Stuyvesant Falls and give the same contract to the village of Kinderhook ... He went on to say that there were a number of feasible... (Hudson Register Star, NY)
David A. Drahushuk (897) Oct 28, 2009
Surviving are his son, David A. Drahushuk, Jr. of Lake Placid; his daughter, Kristen Drahushuk of Copake Falls; five brothers, Harry M. Drahushuk of Kinderhook, Paul Drahushuk of South Cairo, Mark Drahushuk (Lisa) of Valatie, Peter Drahushuk (Elaine) of N.C., and Gary Drahushuk (Shirley) of Hudson; two sisters, Donna Brady of Hudson and Amy Drahushuk of Greenport, and several nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles. Calling hours are from 5-7 pm Wednesday at the Bates & Anderson - Redmond & Keeler... (Hudson Register Star, NY)
MY VIEW: Responding to Strevells senior center charges Oct 27, 2009
Published: Saturday, October 24, 2009 2:14 AM EDT Town of Kinderhook ... I did contact the state when the sign indicated that I, as supervisor for the Town of Kinderhook, supported and sponsored the grant ... I did state that I was never asked to support nor was the Town Board of Kinderhook asked for support nor asked to sponsor the facility. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Paying for banking (1) Oct 26, 2009
25 in mileage for some 31 trips to the Kinderhook Bank in Greenport. No one reimburses me to drive to my bank how about you. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
PHOTO: Guns and ghouls Oct 25, 2009
Motorists entering the center of the Village of Kinderhook are being greeted by a pair of ghoulish looking scarecrows perched on either side of one of the cannons in the central square ... Published: Sunday, October 25, 2009 2:14 AM EDT Motorists entering the center of the Village of Kinderhook are being greeted by a pair of ghoulish looking scarecrows perched on either side of one of the cannons in the central square. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Farmers and urban culinary experts build bridges Oct 25, 2009
The first stop was Kinderhook Farm in Valatie, a grass fed beef operation on 1,200 acres run by farmer Lee Raney and his wife Georgia. The couple is partners with Steve Clearman, who bought Kinderhook Farm around six years ago. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Every drop helps Oct 24, 2009
The fifth-annual blood drive was sponsored by the Kinderhook Town Board ... Victoria Russo, left, chats with Molly Farrell after the Valatie woman donated blood in support of Victoria Friday at the Kinderhook Senior Center ... The fifth-annual blood drive was sponsored by the Kinderhook Town Board. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
K'hook, Stuy' fire contracts smolder Oct 24, 2009
Published: Saturday, October 24, 2009 2:14 AM EDT Officials from the Town and Village of Kinderhook and the Town of Stuyvesant met with representatives from the Village of Kinderhook, Stuyvesant, and Stuyvesant Falls fire companies at an impromptu gathering before the Town of Kinderhook s budget meeting on Thursday night to discuss fire coverage throughout the districts. Though Kinderhook Supervisor Doug McGivney started off the discussion by saying that he hoped everyone could reach a mutual... (Hudson Register Star, NY)
McGivney wants to cut fire contract with Stuy' Oct 22, 2009
Published: Thursday, October 22, 2009 2:16 AM EDT In response to Stuyvesant s recent decision not to renew their Contract for Protection with the Village of Kinderhook, Town Supervisor Doug McGivney has made his own proposal to the Town Board to discontinue a similar contract that Stuyvesant Falls has with the Town of Kinderhook. The plan, according to the Supervisor, would be to then arrange fire protection with the Village of Kinderhook for the same amount, covering the loss of funds and... (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Jamison wants Stuy' super seat Oct 21, 2009
"My pet issues have to do with infrastructure, but door-to-door, its taxes that people want to talk about. You can't just add 3% to town expenses every year, you need to look at every expense" she says, citing the example of Kinderhook Memorial Library, where she is a trustee and secretary ... She says the Town Of Kinderhook has been much more responsive to related problems on Robin Lane, where she says residents have now gotten a grant to study formation of a drainage district. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Stuy' cuts fire contract with K'hook village Oct 20, 2009
The Stuyvesant Fire Department on Route 26A has elected not to renew their contract of protection with the Village of Kinderhook, meaning that some houses may have a longer response time in the case of a fire ... Published: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 2:17 AM EDT According to a letter sent to village of Kinderhook Mayor William VanAlstyne, the Board of Commissioners of the Stuyvesant Fire District has voted not to renew their contract for protection with the village ... While we appreciate the... (Hudson Register Star, NY)
McGivney: Projects like power authority, youth center keep me interested Oct 17, 2009
Published: Saturday, October 17, 2009 2:13 AM EDT Doug McGivney, a 38-year resident of Columbia County, is seeking another term as Kinderhook supervisor ... One project in the works is the Kinderhook Power Authority ... McGivney said he also wants to see a youth center opened in Kinderhook, as the seniors did, with little or no money. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Kinderhook supervisor Oct 17, 2009
McGivney has been the supervisor of Kinderhook since 2000 and has accomplished much in that time ... The townspeople of Kinderhook deserve a leader who will not hop on board any issue without carefully considering the impact their vote will have not only on their town, but the county as a whole ... Kinderhook voters should cast their ballot for Grattan. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Grattan challenges K'hook Supervisor McGivney Oct 17, 2009
Published: Saturday, October 17, 2009 2:13 AM EDT Pat Grattan, a private practice attorney who also is counsel for the village of Valatie, has thrown his hat in the ring for Kinderhook supervisor ... Grattan is not new to politics, having been a mayor in Valatie from 1991-1997, as well as a Valatie village trustee and Kinderhook town board member, budget officer and deputy supervisor ... He says the most important issue facing Kinderhook is providing municipal services in a cost-effective... (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Village to pass outdoor boiler law Oct 15, 2009
Published: Thursday, October 15, 2009 2:16 AM EDT The Village of Kinderhook has been considering the issue of outdoor woodboilers in their community for some time now, and as they near the end of the three-month moratorium issued to research the topic, they have drafted legislation which they believe will be the best compromise for all village residents. The legislation will be available for review and comments for members of the village at a public hearing at 7:15 p.m., Nov. 10. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
The public be damned Oct 13, 2009
Despite our efforts, this matter has been strangled in the Legal Committee of the Board of Supervisors, chaired by Supervisor Douglas McGivney (D-Kinderhook) ... Now, Doug isn t the only famous Democrat from Kinderhook ... Perhaps Pat Grattan can help protect the citizens of Kinderhook and Columbia County if he is elected Supervisor of Kinderhook this November. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Roosevelt Legacy endorses 10 Democrat candidates Oct 10, 2009
An active community worker, she is secretary of the Kinderhook Library Board of Trustees and serves on the MRDD Subcommittee of the County Community Services Board. In Stuyvesant she volunteers for the Rail Station Restoration Committee, Farmers Market and Recreation Committee. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Village complies on state deadline Oct 9, 2009
Strevell also blamed Kinderhook Supervisor Doug McGivney, who according to Strevell, has chosen to work for his own good rather than for the village and the town, even going so far as to try to get the grant revoked. Residents have been exposed to potential financial liability because Mr. McGivney chooses to play political games instead of working for the common benefit of all the residents of the town of Kinderhook, Strevell said ... Grattan is a candidate for Kinderhook supervisor. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Cat auction huge success for Catskill Oct 5, 2009
While some bidders sought beautifully painted cats that depicted life in Catskill, Athens and Kinderhook or the stories of Rip Van Winkle, Henry Hudson or the Headless Horseman, others chose cats with paddle wheels, like on the Clermont Kitty, beard and rocks. Virginia Chakejian fell in love with textured cat statues and those with a literal interpretation. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Town of Kinderhook presents preliminary budget Oct 5, 2009
KINDERHOOK According to the preliminary budget presented on Friday, the Town of Kinderhook can expect a tax rate increase of 28 cents, bringing the tax rate to $1 ... Both Kinderhook Town Supervisor Doug McGivney and Budget Director Pegeen Mulligan-Moore did want to reinforce that this budget is only preliminary, and though it could go either way, there is a decent chance the tax rate could drop by the time the final budget is completed ... Though the raise in the tax rate for Kinderhook on... (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Village concerned about proposed subdivision (2) Oct 5, 2009
I am disturbed because an 84-lot subdivision is bound to increase the school tax burden not just to the residents of Valatie, but for all those in the village of Kinderhook, McKearin states in a letter. Senior housing does not put more kids in school, and is in desperate need given the demographics of our county; the concept of which has been supported by the mayor and the village board on numerous occasions. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Lindenwald slowly but surely regains lost acreage Oct 5, 2009
KINDERHOOK When Martin Van Buren, America s eighth president, retired from political life and settled into the role of a farmer at Lindenwald, his Kinderhook home, looked out his windows much of what he saw belonged to him. By 1845 Van Buren owned 226 acres that included farmland, orchards and gardens, but by the time Lindenwald became a National Historic Site in the 1970s it was down to 22 acres. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Kramarchyk will complete board term Oct 3, 2009
Published: Saturday, October 3, 2009 1:14 AM CDT Kinderhook Town Board member Mary Kramarchyk who according to a report filed Sept. 10 by the office of state Inspector General Joseph Fisch, allegedly violated the Hatch Act has been cleared of all wrongdoing, and, with the full support of the Town Board, will be allowed to finish out her final term on the council. The report states that the local woman had broken the law by running for election for a Town Office while being employed by the state... (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Power authority considers hydro Oct 2, 2009
Published: Friday, October 2, 2009 1:15 AM CDT The Kinderhook Power Committee, headed by Councilman Peter Bujanow, has been working towards creating and maintaining a cheaper, cleaner form of energy for the town ... 20 a kilowatt for energy, and an outside contractor builds a wind and solar farm on Kinderhook land with which it costs them ... Aside from this idea, but on a similar note, the town discussed agreements with neighboring towns that have hydropower generators to use as backup power,... (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Memorial grows for teenager (1352) Oct 2, 2009
On Oct. 25, 2007, VanBenschoten s older half-brother William Billy Everetts, Jr. died in an early morning car crash in Kinderhook. Their sibling David Everetts was charged with driving while intoxicated and was sentenced to a term of one to three years in state prison in the case. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Ducktacular! Oct 1, 2009
The Rubber Ducky Derby will be held in Kinderhook Creek on Saturday. Ducky sales will continue through Friday evening when the varsity Riders host their last home football game against Catholic Central. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Cuomo, Paterson take different approaches Oct 1, 2009
I'm still a big supporter of Paterson, and I think many of the people in the room are, said Doug McGivney, town supervisor in Kinderhook, Columbia County. The governor inherited these problems. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Local Briefs Sep 26, 2009
Personal Safety Workshop Offered in Kinderhook. The Kinderhook Runners Club, the Kinderhook Memorial Library, the Town of Stuyvesant and the Village of Kinderhook have developed a workshop entitled Personal Safety for People Who Walk, Run, and Bike Alone ... The workshop will be offered today from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Stuyvesant Town Hall (Route 26A, Stuyvesant) and again on Oct. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. on the second floor of the Kinderhook Village Hall (6 Chatham Street, Kinderhook). (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Developers continue to invest in downtown Cohoes Sep 26, 2009
A customer in Cohoes is less likely to splurge on cheese than, say, a New York City weekender at a farmers market in Kinderhook. Cohoes is coming back, but it has not yet, O Connor said. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Mother and son held for robbery Sep 25, 2009
Published: Friday, September 25, 2009 1:15 AM CDT A mother and her son were arrested Thursday in Kinderhook in connection with a robbery at the Hannaford s Plaza on Route 9, said police. Cody A. McGuire, 23, of Leeds, Greene County and his mother, Bonnie G. Rivenburg, 40, of Valatie, were arrested and charged with first-degree robbery for allegedly stealing an iPod from a third party. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Robert Williams (7) Sep 25, 2009
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 1:16 AM CDT KINDERHOOK. Robert Williams, 84, of Co. Route 25, Kinderhook, died Tuesday Sept. 22, 2009, at Albany Medical Center. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Letter Towns 225th celebration a success thanks to many Sep 25, 2009
Kinderhook Creek Farm donated the corn that the Stephentown veterans cooked and served, the Stephentown seniors and historical society made desserts and the Stephentown Memorial Library provided lemonade, rounding out the delicious meal that Giffy s Barbeque prepared. With everyone s help it was a wonderful day, especially due to the overwhelming support of the community. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Stolen weapon may have Greene connection Sep 24, 2009
Keith Moulaison, 26, of Kinderhook ... Keith W. Moulaison, 26, of Kinderhook; 18-year-old Matthew E. Kelly IV of Niverville; and Christopher Alston, 27, of Richmond, Va. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Cops: Men try to hock hot gun Sep 24, 2009
Keith W. Moulaison, 26, of Kinderhook; 18-year-old Matthew E. Kelly IV of Niverville; and Christopher Alston, 27, of Richmond, VA, were arrested by Deputies, the S.W.A.T. Team and Criminal Investigators from the Sheriff s Office on Tuesday around 11:45 a.m. on New Street in Valatie. Moulaison and Kelly were charged with third-degree criminal sale of a firearm, a Class D felony and fifth-degree conspiracy, a Class A misdemeanor. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
County utilizes Ockawamick school: storage Sep 23, 2009
The first items sent to Ockawamick after the county bid on One City Centre were lever voting machines for Hudson and Kinderhook, previously stored at Mabey s Moving and Storage; this was announced by the Board of Elections at the August meeting of the Board of Supervisors County Government Committee. Ballot Marking Devices (non-lever voting machines) will also be transported to Ockawamick, according to Democratic Election Commissioner Virginia Martin. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
McGivney wants speeders listed in the police blotter Sep 23, 2009
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 1:16 AM CDT For some time now, residents have been complaining about speeders endangering the welfare of themselves and their children, and after listening to the issues involved, the Kinderhook Town Board has developed and implemented a plan of action to help solve the problem ... This type of speeding problem does not seem to be localized in Kinderhook either, as the town of Greenport has also recently taken steps to deter speeders, installing a... (Hudson Register Star, NY)
County has $200k in uncollected DWI fines Sep 21, 2009
We ve got to check, because I checked Kinderhook s, and it s wrong, said Committee Chairman Doug McGivney, D-Kinderhook. We ve got to find out what the problem is. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Local girl, 15, snags 10-foot gator in Fla. Sep 20, 2009
Ichabod Crane Student and Kinderhook resident Jennifer Receveur poses with the 10-foot, more than 300-pound alligator she shot with a bow and arrow while hunting in Florida with her father and brother on Aug. 16. (Contributed photo). (Hudson Register Star, NY)
K'hook GOP forum draws large audience Sep 19, 2009
Published: Saturday, September 19, 2009 1:15 AM CDT The Kinderhook Republican Club held an informational forum on health care on Sept. 15, which attracted almost 100 members of the GOP Party locally ... We didn t know how many people would attend and were thrilled that almost 100 fellow Republicans in Kinderhook turned out for the event , said Davidson. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Dutch delight: Flotilla arrives in spirit of friendship Sep 19, 2009
Speaking on behalf of U.S. Representative Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls, senior regional representative Benedict McCaffree noted the many instances of Dutch words as place names in the region, and reminded all that Kinderhook resident and 8th U.S. President Martin Van Buren, spoke Dutch at home. McCaffree, commenting that he recently had dinner with the Dutch ambassador emeritus, elicited laughs from all when he added that the former dignitary said that since the land originally belonged to the... (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Democrats select town office nominees Sep 19, 2009
James Forster, who has been a town resident and member of the Kinderhook Lake Improvement Association since 2004 and its treasurer since 2007 is the Democratic candidate for assessor. As an attorney he has 25 years experience concentrating on the field of construction law. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Inspector: K'hook pol engaged in 'improper activities' Sep 18, 2009
Published: Friday, September 18, 2009 1:15 AM CDT The office of state Inpsector General Joseph Fisch alleges that Mary Kramarchyk improperly engaged in political activities because she works for the state in a position partly funded by the federal government, while sitting on the Kinderhook Town Board ... According to the Inspector General, the Hatch Act prohibits the appearance of a conflict of interest between her DEC duties and development projects that may come before the Kinderhook board... (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Health Department releases October flu shot schedule Sep 18, 2009
Tuesday Oct. 20 at the Kinderhook Elks Lodge 9-H Kinderhook 10 a.m. to noon for the residents of Kinderhook and Stuyvesant. Wednesday Oct. 21 10 a.m. to 11:30 am Philmont Nutrition Site 93 Main Street. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
FEMA denies aid for storm damage Sep 17, 2009
Supervisors Doug McGivney, D-Kinderhook and Phil Williams, D-Livingston, are also contacting their state and federal representatives, according to Baer ... In Kinderhook, the town board recently voted to borrow against expected FEMA funds, not to exceed $300,000 ... If the FEMA reimbursements are not appealed for Columbia County, it s unclear what situation Kinderhook could have on its hands regarding the loan. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Walmart slated to open today Sep 16, 2009
Alexandra Anderson-Spivy of Kinderhook agreed in her letter. The complete absence of a traffic study is reaping serious consequences, which reverberate far beyond Greenport, she wrote. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Pulitzer-winning author to speak Sep 15, 2009
n The lecture and Meet the Author reception and book signing will be held on the grounds of Lindenwald, the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site on Route 9H in Kinderhook ... Books can be purchased ahead of time at Blackwood and Brower at 7 Hudson St., in Kinderhook for the signing. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Libraries host Native American lecture Sep 14, 2009
SUNY professor and author Laurence Hauptman gives a presentation about Native Americans in the time of Henry Hudson at Volunteers Park on Sunday, sponsored by the Kinderhook Library and the Valatie Free Library ... The Kinderhook Memorial Library and the Valatie Free Library hosted guest lecturer Laurence Hauptman at Volunteer s Park in Kinderhook on Saturday for his talk on American Indians in the Time of Henry Hudson ... The Kinderhook Library did a full year of Quadricentennial programming,... (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Labor Day weekend DWI report light Sep 13, 2009
These included Julie L. Sitzer, 40, of Valatie, who was stopped Sept. 4 around 11 p.m. in the Town of Kinderhook and charged with DWI and operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content over 0. 08 percent; Jason P. Tomlin, 32, of Germantown, who was charged with DWI-first offense after being pulled over in Hudson around 4:47 a.m. on Saturday Sept. 5; and Jose N. Cruz-Calvo, 28, who was stopped Sunday, Sept. 6 around 6 p.m. and arrested by the state police in Kinderhook and charged with... (Hudson Register Star, NY)
This Week in History: Abolitionists Sep 13, 2009
Answer to last week s question: Martin Van Buren, eighth president of the United States, was born in Kinderhook. He became known as Old Kinderhook ... When his Democrat Party formed a club in New York City, members named it for Old Kinderhook and called it the O.K. Club. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Chatham hosts town-wide farm tours Sep 13, 2009
Kinderhook Farm in Ghent, which has operations spreading through both the Ghent and Chatham area, had activities to teach people about raising grass-fed black angus for beef, and free-range chickens, as well as a store that showcased and sold their merchandise. Staron Farm in Chatham offered visitors a behind-the-scenes look at a local farm stand, and the largest potato growing operation in the county. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Bold Landscapes in Salisbury Show Sep 11, 2009
Based on the success of an exhibit at a real estate office, The Gallery at Kinderhook Group in Salisbury has extended "The Berkshire Years," which focuses exclusively on Ms. Boris' later landscapes, through Sept. 28 ... Brenda McLean, owner/broker of the Kinderhook Group's Salisbury office, in which the gallery is located, tells a story about the artist fashioning a mobile studio in a van and driving around the countryside, searching for her next vista ... Comparing Ms. Boris to predecessors... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
County considers building $27M nursing home Sep 10, 2009
DeVito proposed the facility be located in Valatie or Kinderhook ... Supervisor Doug McGivney, D-Kinderhook, was at the subcommittee meeting and released a statement afterward. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Candidate calls super 'master of late checks' Sep 10, 2009
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2009 1:16 AM CDT Valatie Village Attorney Patrick Grattan, a candidate for Kinderhook supervisor, issued a press release recently, criticizing the way long-time Supervisor Doug McGivney handles finances, targeting the time it took for Kinderhook to make a payment to the Valatie Rescue Squad. He also claims McGivney tried to borrow over $500,000 to pay routine bills. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
No comments posted. Sep 7, 2009
Kinderhook sponsors Farm Fest ... The Town of Kinderhook is proud to be a joint sponsor with the county to showcase all our agricultural products, said Doug McGivney, supervisor ... Admission to the festival is $5 per car, and includes booths and displays from farms around the Capital Region, including Kinderhook Farms, Tierra Farm from Valatie, Katchkie Farms from Kinderhook, Fix Brother s Orchard from Hudson, Micosta Enterprises from Columbiaville, Hawthorne Valley farm and store from... (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Sharon Elizabeth Cappozzo Fredericks (322) Sep 7, 2009
Sharon is survived by her husband Peter, her wonderful children, sons Matthew and Sam, and daughter Sydney, parents Frank and Rose Cappozzo, brothers Frank and Fred Cappozzo of Chatham and Kinderhook, NY respectively, her Aunt Madeline Voelbel, nieces and nephews, cousins, and many, many wonderful friends who have sustained and been a source of strength and support for Sharon and her family during her illness. As Sharon once said at a fundraiser for the St. Peter s ALS Center, The thing about... (Hudson Register Star, NY)
72nd Schoolgirl Queen crowned Sep 5, 2009
The event, which marked 72 years of the schoolgirl queen competition, was hosted by emcees Meg Dooley, of Chatham; and Cathy Lee Visscher of Kinderhook, a former schoolgirl queen herself. Kayla Clark of Chatham, Taylor Race, Kelsey Graziano of Hudson, Jillain Funk of Ichabod Crane, Linda Sowalski of New Lebanon, and Whitney Lynne Keefner of Taconic Hills stood as the finalists for the competition. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Fair 'got talent,'derby Sep 3, 2009
He drove the car representing the Pie Cafe in Kinderhook ... Alexis Antonecchia of Kinderhook said she was very excited for the derby. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
K'hook tables expansion of Historic District (4) Sep 1, 2009
Published: Monday, August 31, 2009 1:16 AM CDT The village of Kinderhook has been considering expanding it s traditional historic district, but during the August meeting of the Village Board, the matter was tabled until some point in the distant future ... He believes the current Historic District is an important part of the Village of Kinderhook, which is why the board tabled the matter, rather than denying it outright ... AlbOK wrote on Aug 31, 2009 3:10 PM:" Nice to see elected officials... (Hudson Register Star, NY)
