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Cottage Industries

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The September meeting of the Taconic Valley Historical Society of Petersburgh and Berlin will be on the Cottage Industries of the Taconic Valley. Everyone is invited to bring stories and pictures to share of the in-home family businesses that their parents, grandparents or great-grandparents ran to make that extra income for the family. The meeting will be held Monday, September 19 at 7:30 pm, Berlin First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 15 North Main St., Berlin and is open to the public free of charge. You do not have to be a member to attend. Refreshments will be served.

HFCS Golfers Keep Winning Ways

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by Steve Bradley

HF 3 – Greenwich 2

Monday, September 12 at HFCC. HF 10-0. Ryan Bloomer (HF) won against Reed Boduch, 2-1. Mathew Smith (HF) won against Mason Williamson, 3-1; Jake Bowes won against Connor Smith, 1 up. [private]

Connor Smith Photo by Steve Bradley
Connor Smith Photo by Steve Bradl[private]Hayden Smith (HF) won against Patrick McFee, 3-2; Darren Pemrick won against Miles Smith (HF), 1 up. Ryan Bloomer, Mathew Smith and Connor Smith shot sectional scores. Jake Bowes (G) was medalist with a 38.
HF 5- Waterford 0

Friday, September 9 at Fairways at Halfmoon. HF 9-0. Ryan Bloomer (HF) won against Patrick Dehles, 4-3. Mathew Smith (HF) won against Dominic Pontore, 4-3; Connor Smith (HF) won against Connor Lyons, 4-3; Hayden Smith (HF) won against Christopher Dehles, 4-2; Miles Smith (HF) won against Kyle VanSykle, 5-3. Ryan Bloomer, Mathew Smith and Connor Smith shot sectional scores. Ryan Smith and Connor Smith tied as medalists with 42.

HF 4 ½ – Greenwich ½

Wednesday, September 7 at Battenkill Golf Club. HF 8-0. Ryan Bloomer (HF) won against Reed Boduch, 2-1. Mathew Smith (HF) tied Mason Williamson; Connor Smith (HF) won against Jake Owens, 4-3; Hayden Smith (HF) won against Noah Kapper, 4-3; Miles Smith (HF) won against Darren Pemrick. Ryan Bloomer, Mathew Smith and Connor Smith shot sectional scores. Mathew Smith and Mason Williamson (G) tied as medalists with a 37.[/private]

Service Dedicated To All Who Lost Their Lives On 9-11

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by Steve Bradley

A 9/11 Memorial Parade and Service was held on a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Hoosick Falls. A parade began at the Hoosick Falls Firehouse, went down Main Street and ended at Wood Park. The parade consisted of area first responders and their equipment, Boy and Girl Scouts, bagpipers, clergy, politicians, American Legion members and community band members. There were about 15 emergency vehicles in the parade from all around the area. First responders traveled from as far away as West Sand Lake. [Read more…] about Service Dedicated To All Who Lost Their Lives On 9-11

NYS DEC Plans For Filtration Of Berlin Water Uncertain

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By Doug La Rocque

It was just two weeks ago that Berlin Town Supervisor Rob Jaeger reported to the Town Board that at an informal meeting held with the NYS Departments of Environmental Conservation and Health, the State had offered to put a carbon filtration system on the District 2 water supply to serve all its users, not just Berlin Elementary School.  [Read more…] about NYS DEC Plans For Filtration Of Berlin Water Uncertain

The Third Attempt At A Bid For A New Grafton Ambulance Is About Ready To Go

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By Doug La Rocque

Town Supervisor Ingrid Gundrum told the regular meeting of the Grafton Town Board September 12 that Councilmembers Eric Buckley and Allison Kirchner, along with Rescue Squad Captain Joe Allain have all but put the finishing touches on a bid for a new ambulance for the squad.  [Read more…] about The Third Attempt At A Bid For A New Grafton Ambulance Is About Ready To Go