by Thaddeus Flint
“This is not the budget that will end up being presented to the public,” said Dr. Brian Howard, the Berlin School District Interim Superintendent, to the Berlin School Board at the Budget Workshop on March 16.
Why is that important to know? Because of this number – 8.31%. This is the amount your school tax levy would be increased for the 2011-2102 school year were the budget presented at the workshop to be the same budget you would get to vote on this coming May. [Read more…] about This Is Not The BCS Budget!
Hoosick Town Board Action – Winter’s Work Is Never Done
by Bea Peterson
Town of Hoosick Highway Superintendent Bill Shiland said the highway crew will be busy for at least the next two to three weeks chipping brush and trees on the small roads as a result of last week’s ice storm. He said all Town roads are open for two lane traffic. He said they have started work on pot holes and will begin sweeping next week. “It’s good to be getting spring complaints, not winter ones,” he said.
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Grafton Locks Of Love
submitted by Amy Reger
Teresa has been growing her hair out for two years to be able to donate it to Locks of Love. Locks of Love is a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada under age 21 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis.
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Village Incumbents Re-elected
by Bea Peterson
In Tuesday’s election Hoosick Falls Mayor Matthew Monahan was unopposed for re-election and won a two year term with 179 votes. Four candidates ran for three Trustee positions. [Read more…] about Village Incumbents Re-elected
Congressman Chris Gibson To Hold Town Hall Meeting In Chatham
US Congressman Chris Gibson (NY-20) announced recently that he will hold a Town Hall Meeting in Chatham on Wednesday, March 23, at 6:30 pm at the Chatham Middle School, 50 Woodbridge Avenue, Chatham.
The Congressman will make brief remarks and then take questions on federal issues.
Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department Meetings 1939-1942
transcribed by Rik McClave
Transcribed from the minutes of meetings of the first three years of the Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department are the minutes of the SVFD for meeting #13.
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Hoosick Grange News
At our March 9 meeting of Hoosick Grange Martha Babbitt was in charge of the Lecturer’s program. Martha went to the Northeast Leaders Conference at the Holiday Inn in Latham, NY. She thanked the Grange and support staff. She had pictures she showed on our new screen. She said the theme was “It’s All About Us.” [Read more…] about Hoosick Grange News
Stephentown VFD Corned Beef Dinner Is A Big Hit
On Saturday March 12, the Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department served over 300 corned beef dinners at their 13th annual event. With the help of Kilventon Fruit & Produce, Dave’s Market, the Eastwick Press, Jiminy Peak and volunteers from the Girl Scout Troop #1154, Boy Scout Troop #222 and Berlin High School students fulfilling their community service hours, the dinner was a great success.
SVFD members remarked how nice is was to have so many young people getting involved.
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WASAREN League Basketball All-Stars 2010-11
(as selected by League coaches)
First Team
MVP-Quinn Rasmus-Sr.-Hoosick Falls
Joe Estramonte-Jr.-Greenwich
Luke Foote-Sr.-Schuylerville
Will Bromirski-Jr.-Cambridge
Shane Lyon-Soph.-Schuylerville
Brett Smith-Jr.-Stillwater
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Next ADAPT Planning Meeting
ADAPT (Alcohol Drug Abuse Prevention Team), a committee responsible for planning and hosting a safe, substance-free after-prom celebration for the junior class at HFCS and their guests, is underway with its planning sessions.
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