The Eagle July 16, 2015

EAGLE Vol. 35 No. 30 ~ JULY 16, 2015 Renovations of Former Hotel Progressing Toward September Opening CAMBRIDGE – The renovations on the former Cambridge Hotel are progressing in earnest as I.C.C. Management is seeking to open a second adult care facility in the village of Cambridge. Once completed The Cambridge, as it will be known, will house 40 residents and bring employ- Police Update Hit and Run Death Information GREENWICH – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is looking for help with a Hit & Run Fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred on Thursday, February 19, 2015 on State Route 29 in Middle Falls, NY that resulted in the death of Shirley Coon, age 81. The investigation identified the potential suspect vehicle as being a light colored Chrysler, Dodge or Plymouth van/minivan from the early 2000’s. The vehicle is believed to have sustained damage to the driver’s side headlight assembly and passenger side I N D E X mirror. Updated Information Witnesses on scene recalled seeing an older male, possibly with gray hair and glasses standing next to the mini-van. Witnesses also reported seeing his 4-way flashers on after the crash. The reward of $2,500 for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the driver is still being offered by the New York State Crime Stoppers. Any information regarding this incident can be reported to Crime Stoppers at 1-866-313-TIPS or Washington County Sheriff’s Office at 518-746-2494. Local Headlines........................2-5 Calendar....................................25 Poor Richards.............................4 Cambridge News...................7-12 Hoosick News......................13-15 ment for approximately 25 individuals. I.C.C.’s target date for opening is September 2015. In addition to the renovations of the first and second floors, the third floor is also going to be used with the addition of an elevator. The outside of the historic structure is being scraped and painted and new holding tanks are being installed in the park across the street. J. Moses Excavating was on the scene this past weekend preparing the site for the installation. I.C.C. operates the Cambridge Guest Home previously known as Meikleknox. Hoosick Discusses Potential Property Revaluation “Charlotte’s Web” - A Family Fun Day at the Farm Museum - SEE PAGE 14 - - SEE PAGE 20 - Cambridge Town Board Discusses Highway Committee The Battenkill Country Club Hall of Fame 2015 Inductees - SEE PAGE 8 - - SEE PAGE 26 - Town Will Remove Route 29 Solar Lights Cambridge-Greenwich Police Department Police Blotter - SEE PAGE 18 - - SEE PAGE 7 - Salem BOE Holds Organizational Meeting Plan Your Washington County Artists’ Open Studio Tour - SEE PAGE 22 - - SEE PAGE 3 - Easton-Greenwich..............17-20 Salem News..........................21-22 Classifieds & Notices...........23-24 Letters.................................5 Sports.............................26-27 Albany Business Review Releases School Rankings - SEE PAGE 6 - Greenwich to Hold Public Hearing on Eminent Domain - PAGE 18 -