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Letters To The Editor – I Apologize

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To the Editor:
During the BOE meeting last week I made statements that went against principles that I have been attempting to embrace for many years. The principle is to not let the negative actions of a few overshadow the positive actions of the majority.
My frustration with many of the challenges we face as a [School] Board presently related to the education of the children in this District affected my objectivity to the extent that I let the actions of a few overshadow the many positive actions of the majority.
To the majority of the staff of this District who do their best every day to help and educate the children of this District I apologize. Thanks for all you do!
Sincerely,
John Nash
BCS School Board Member

Letter To The Editor – Put It On The Market

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To the editor:
Why is the Berlin Central School District so intent on “selling” the former Grafton Grade School to the Town for $1?
In the opinion of most folks it would make far greater sense to put the property on the market and generate a nice chunk of change for the District, which is forever struggling financially, in spite of the ever increasing, very high per pupil cost to taxpayers for a dwindling student population.
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Berlin Fire Auxiliary Tree Lighting

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Come Join the community for the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting sponsored by the Berlin Fire Auxiliary on December 2 at 4:30 pm in the Berlin Fire House parking lot. There will be caroling and holiday music.
This festive event is free and open to the public. There will be refreshments in the Fire House following ceremony. Please bring a non-perishable item for the food pantry.
We hope you and your family can join us to kick off this joyous holiday season. Come visit with Santa from 9 to 11 am that morning at the Fireman’s breakfast.

Grafton Library Book Sale

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The Grafton Community Library is having a book sale on Saturday, December 8, from 8 am to 1 pm. Hardcover books will sell for $1, paperback books for 50¢, DVDs for $1 and VHS tapes are free. Stop by to support your local Library by buying books. Please use the rear entrance to the basement.
The Grafton Community Library is located at 2455 NY Route 2. Handicap access is available to the building. For more information on our events, please call 518-279-0580, email the Director, Stephanie Preston, at director@graftoncommunitylibrary.org or visit www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org.
Library hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 3 to 7 pm, Wednesday and Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm.

December Events At The Stephentown Memorial Library

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• Mitten Tree – Bring your gently used or new winter accessories (mittens, gloves, hats, scarves) and hang them on the Mitten Tree at the Stephentown Memorial Library. Collection will run from through December 14. We will donate them to a local agency for distribution to families in need. Children’s items are especially useful.
• Mozart and You Program – Saturday, December 1 at 11:30 am. Join us for an exploration of Mozart’s music with a new and unique twist. Using several of her favorite works by Mozart, cellist Annabelle Hoffman will lead participants on a journey into music. This is an interactive presentation that strives to give participants the tools to listen to and experience for themselves the power and beauty of the music. [Read more…] about December Events At The Stephentown Memorial Library

Berlin Fire Department Auxiliary Flea Market

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Come join us for a flea market, breakfast and food sale. The Berlin Fire Department Auxiliary Flea Market will be held on December 2 from 7 am until 12 pm. This is a great opportunity to bring your craft items to sell for the holidays. Interested vendors should contact Tena Harrington at 658-2294. The cost for tables is $15. Please call ahead for a reservation.

Darrow School To Host Free Revels Performances

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Are you ready for some revelry? Darrow School invites the community to its the annual solstice celebration, Winter Revels, on Friday, December 7, at 4:30 pm and Saturday, December 8, at 4:30 pm. Both performances are free and open to the public.
Darrow’s Winter Revels is a lively seasonal celebration, a favorite Darrow tradition, featuring spectacular Renaissance costumes and traditional madrigals and folk tunes. The performances also include other music, drama and comedy, as selected by the current students and faculty.
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Cheney Library Presentation – Books For Holiday Giving

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Trying to choose just the right gift for a family member or friend? On Tuesday, December 4, at 7 pm the Friends of the Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls will be hosting the first of its “Love Your Library” events. Connie Brooks of Battenkill Books in Cambridge will be giving a series of talks about books suitable for holiday gift giving. She will have the books on display to order. Selections will be for book lovers of all ages.
Throughout 2013 The Cheney Library will be having monthly events in celebration of the Library’s 90 birthday.