The local community TRACs (Together Reducing Alcohol and drugs in our Communities) Coalition is hosting a continental breakfast and a presentation on substance use among teens and preteens in our communities on February 4, at the Seventh Day Baptist Church in Berlin from 7 to 8:30 am.
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Hoosick Falls Joint Fire District Organizational Meeting
The Hoosick Falls Joint Fire District held its organizational meeting on January 18 at 7 pm at the Hoosick Falls Fire Station located at 2 Griffin Avenue, Hoosick Falls. William Gaillard was re-elected as Fire District Chairman.
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Boy Scout Troop #222 Goes Rock Climbing
Local Boy Scout Troop #222 spent hours rock climbing, exploring the caves and riding the zip line at the Albany Indoor Rock Gym last week. This weekend the Scouts go to Camp Rotary to compete in the Klondike Derby which is a fun competition testing their skills in winter survival, snowshoeing and sled racing. [Read more…] about Boy Scout Troop #222 Goes Rock Climbing
Tiger Cubs – Onward and Upward
All Former New York Service Members Entitled To Funeral Honors
by Spec. Rachel L. Sanzo, 42nd Infantry Division Public Affairs
All New Yorkers who have served in the military, even if they never served in combat, are entitled to receive military honors at their funerals, according to Donald E. Roy, Director of the New York State Military Forces Honor Guard.
“In 2009, the Honor Guard performed honors at over 10,400 funeral services across the state. But too many former soldiers and their families still don’t know they are entitled to basic military honors for any service, not just a 20-year career or combat service,” Roy said.
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Letter To The Editor – A Vote Of No Confidence
To the Editor:
On December 8 the community members of the Berlin Central School District voted against funding the building plan put forth by the District administration and the Board of Education. The overwhelming NO vote was not due solely to the difficult economic times we are all experiencing, as our interim Superintendent has suggested.
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Letter To The Editor – The Need For Office Space Still Exists
To the editor:
Apparently the Town of Berlin is in dire need of adequate office space. I understand that inclusive of Ann Maxon’s basement, all important Town records are now stored within 580 sq. feet of storage area. In many instances our vital records are now vulnerable to water damage, mold, etc. Gosh, not what I think a 21st Century community should have to deal with. Probably an “advisory committee” should be established to initiate a search for adequate storage facilities for these Town records.
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Nothing Doing
by Erin Hogan
On January 25 the Grafton Planning Board met for approximately five minutes. All members were present. There wasn’t much on the agenda. Because of the winter season there’s not much going on in the Grafton planning board world. At this meeting the minutes were approved and that was all that was needed to be done. The next meeting will be held on Monday, February 22, because of the Presidents Day holiday on the third Monday.
Strengthening Families
A free, six week program for parents/guardians and children ages 10 to 14 is coming to Hoosick Falls Central School in February.
The program will improve adult relationships with adolescents, provide ideas about how to improve communication and resolve conflicts, and, because it involves young people, they learn new skills, too.
Dinner will be provided for the first and last sessions while refreshments will be available for the intervening sessions.
Contact Maryann Strauss at 686-7321 ext. 1095 for more information.
Mountaineers Fall On Grand Game For LCS
by Ryan Mosher
Despite losing two of their last three games, the Berlin boys basketball team traveled to Loudonville on Friday having improved their play drastically since they hosted the Eagles to open the season. Friday night was a special night for the Eagles, as their standout guard Cullen Overholt stood just 14 points away from becoming the first LCS boys basketball player to reach 1,000 career points. [Read more…] about Mountaineers Fall On Grand Game For LCS