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FALLS VILLAGE — Just one day before the Housatonic Valley Regional High School (HVRHS) class of 2023 took to the stage to receive their diplomas, a total of approximately $420,000 was given out in scholarship money.
Photo by Riley Klein
The Housy Juniors lost a close game to Thomaston, 13-12, on July 22. The Thomaston batters had trouble with Wyatt Bayer’s curveball. See Housy Juniors drop 13-12 decision to Thomaston for full coverage.
Shamu and Lev Sadeh demonstrated aspects of jazz at the Hunt Library Friday, July 14. Photo by Patrick L. Sullivan
FALLS VILLAGE — On Friday, July 14, the Falls Village Hunt Library was treated to a fascinating afternoon as local resident Shamu Sadeh and his ten-year old son Lev gave a presentation on jazz.
All profits event were donated to the Save Our Brass Foundation which teaches kids in New Orleans to play brass instruments.
FALLS VILLAGE — There will be an information meeting and public hearing Thursday, July 20, 7 p.m. at the Senior Center to discuss the lone bid for the town-owned former firehouse at 35 Railroad St.
The Board of Selectmen opened the bid at a meeting last week. It is from James and Sarah Gillispie for the asking price of $300,000.
“Firestarter” came to Falls Village from Shrewsbury, Mass. to set up a food and rest stop for weary and wet Appalchian Trail hikers on Monday, July 17. Photo by Patrick L. Sullivan
FALLS VILLAGE — Appalachian Trail hikers got a pleasant surprise Monday, July 17.
A woman who goes by the trail name of Firestarter set up a couple of tents in the parking area on Water Street next to the First Light power plant.
Steve Blass Photo by Patrick L. Sullivan
FALLS VILLAGE — The Falls Village-Canaan Historical Society is excited to announce that hometown hero, Steve Blass will be speaking at the South Canaan Meetinghouse, 12 Rt. 63, in Falls Village on Tuesday, July 25, 7 p.m..
Lydia Downs at the David M. Hunt Library, July 1. Photo by Patrick L. Sullivan
FALLS VILLAGE — Falls Village native Lydia Downs came back to town Saturday, July 1 to talk about her job as a Deaccession Specialist at Mystic Seaport.
The energetic Downs spoke at the David M. Hunt Library.
FALLS VILLAGE — Antique windshield wipers were put to the test during the 13th annual Falls Village Car and Motorcycle Show on Sunday, July 9.
Photo by Patrick L. Sullivan
FALLS VILLAGE — In the aftermath of a rain storm that delivered a whacking 5 inches of rain July 9 and 10, two soggy but cheerful Appalachian Trail hikers paused for a moment on the Amesville bridge over the swollen and discolored Housatonic River to chat with a reporter.
A young eagle surveys its landscape on June 28. Photo by Scott Whalen
FALLS VILLAGE — On a wintery February day, a fellow birder and I took part in an event known as the Mega Bowl. The challenge for each team was to identify as many different species of birds as possible within a five mile radius of home.
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