Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by Thaddeus Flint
As the school year draws to an end, the Berlin School District honored newly tenured teachers and retiring employees at Tuesday’s monthly Board meeting. “We are here to celebrate you,” said Berlin Elementary School Principal Tricia Carlton.
[Read more…] about BCS Board Told Trees To Be Cut Down At Middle School/High School
by Bea Peterson
At the Town of Hoosick Planning Board meeting on Monday, June 16, Planning Board attorney Denis King said that as a result of the combined Planning Board and Zoning Board meeting with Town Supervisor Mark Surdam, Zoning Board attorney Mark McQuerry had asked him to look into the Zoning Board taking over the responsibility for Site Plan Review. King told the Board to do so is “perfectly lawful.” [Read more…] about Hoosick Planning Board Action – Board Responsibility Might Change
The Berlin Central School District will open the Stephentown Elementary School on Saturday, June 28, beginning at 10 am for review and distribution of a variety of surplus furniture equipment that is available for non-profit groups that comprise the Berlin Central School District (libraries, fire companies, churches).
This equipment is available at no cost as long it is used for official non-profit group purposes and is not sold now or in the future. Transfer of these items from the Stephentown Elementary School to the non-profit groups will be the sole responsibility of the non-profit group.
submitted by Rich Crist, Legislative Liaison
Rensselaer County Legislators Stan Brownell and Lester Goodermote are offering assistance to help keep a post office open in Hoosick following the announcement that the current Hoosick post office location would be closed in early July.
Brownell and Goodermote said they recognize postal service as important to residents and businesses in the Hoosick area and said keeping a post office open and in operation in the area is a priority.
The two County lawmakers said they would be willing to work with other government agencies to help find a new and suitable location for a Hoosick post office. The current Hoosick Post Office is on South Street just off State Route 7 and is slated to close July 3 due to an expired lease.
The Hoosick Falls Post Office remains open in town, along with post offices in North Hoosick and Eagle Bridge.
“The service provided by the Post Office is important to Hoosick. We would be willing to work alongside postal officials and other levels of government to ensure there is adequate and convenient postal service to residents in our community,” said Brownell.
“This is a service important to quality of life and business. We are ready to lend a hand if needed to maintain the current level of postal service in the area,” added Goodermote.
submitted by Nicholas Adams
The First Annual Kay ten Kraft Memorial Workshop was held on June 13, sponsored by the Heritage Spinners and Knitters of Stephentown, a group that included knitters from Pittsfield, Stephentown, Berlin and Albany. The workshop presented instruction and materials for knitting and making felted bowls.
[Read more…] about The First Annual Kay Ten Kraft Memorial Workshop
submitted by Judy Frost, HFCS
Hoosick Falls High School seniors Katelyn Harrison and Zoey Haar have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the Class of 2014.
submitted by Erin Clary, Communications Specialist, Berlin Central School District
On June 5 a number of Berlin CSD students were honored for their achievement in academics and craftsmanship. The Questar III BOCES Rensselaer Educational Center in Troy held its Annual Awards Night at the Rensselaer City School District.
Shauna Hoffman of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program received an REC scholarship, and Cheyenne Seel of the Criminal Justice program received the Red Cross High School Challenge Scholarship. Both students are two year members of the National Technical Honor Society, the country’s highest award for excellence in career and technical education (CTE).
Other REC awards were presented to:
• Angela Matson, Achievement/Craftsmanship, New Visions – Visual & Preforming Arts
• Tyler Hill, Craftsmanship Award, Automotive Technology I
• Quinn Lowry, Achievement Award, Aviation Maintenance Technology I
• Shauna Hoffman, Achievement Award, Certified Nursing Assistant
• Caleb Hendricks, Craftsmanship Award, Construction Technology I
• Cheyenne Seel, Craftsmanship Award, Criminal Justice II
• Andrew Oathout, Most Improved Award, HVAC/R I
Focused on providing skills for the 21st century workforce, Questar III offers students CTE for professional training and the opportunity to acquire industry related certifications while they are still in high school.
Most students continue their education at community colleges or technical institutes.
During the month of June, the Berlin Middle School and High School will operate on an alternative schedule to accommodate final and Regents exam testing.
Regents Exams
June 20
Integrated Algebra, 8 am
Geography, Physics, 12 pm
June 23
RCT Global Studies, 8 am
RCT Reading, 12 pm
Spanish 3 FLACS 12 pm
This test will be given on Monday, June 23, at noon at the Berlin High School. All Spanish 3 students are required to take this exam as it counts as their final exam grade. Transportation is available through the bus garage. Please call 658-2812 to make arrangements.
June 24
Chemistry, 8 am
RCT Science, RCT US History & Government, 12 pm
June 25
RCT Writing, 8 am
RCT Math, 12 pm.
Graduation Schedule
Graduation rehearsal is Wednesday, June 25, from noon to 2 pm. Please bring your cap, gown and tassel and you should wear whatever shoes (no flip-flops, sneakers or work boots) you are planning on wearing for the graduation ceremony.
The Baccalaureate ceremony will be held that evening at the Landmark Baptist Church. Students should wear gowns (please iron gowns) no caps or tassels. Students will meet in the Church parking lot at 6:45 pm and enter the Church as a group.
On Friday, June 27, graduates should begin arriving at 6:15 pm. If you have any questions please contact Ms. Karen Day at kday@berlincentral.org or call the school 658-2515
