submitted by Krista Giangrossi, Deputy District Clerk
Proposition 1, the budget, passed 249 to 84. Proposition 2, an amendment to the Capital Reserve Fund, passed 205 to 82. Proposition 3, establishing a student ex officio School Board Member, passed 209 to 77.
Two seats on the School Board were up for election. One was won by Tracy Bingham with 249 votes. The other was won by Monique Wood with 227 votes.
Brownies Visit The Stephentown Fire Department
submitted by Robin D. Krause, Brownie Troop #1101
On April 23, Brownie Troop #1101 visited the Stephentown Fire Department for a tour and safety demonstration. The Brownies were shown the tools aboard each fire truck as well as the life saving equipment that is housed in the ambulance. [Read more…] about Brownies Visit The Stephentown Fire Department
Hoosick Grange News
Hoosick Grange met on May 9. We had the program first. The Lecturer introduced Doreen Forney. Doreen has traveled all over the world. She showed pictures of the Baffin Island and Greenland. Baffin Island is the fifth largest island in the world and is located in Canada’s Nunavut Territory. [Read more…] about Hoosick Grange News
Gladioli And Whiskey Barrels
It’s that time of year again, when the Berlin Beautification Committee (BBC) plants gladioli all along Rt. 22 in Berlin. If any Berlin resident is interested in planting their own gladioli on their property, we would like to time it so that everything is blooming at once. This year, we are planting the bulbs Wednesday and Thursday, May 23 and 24.
Yellow Glads In Remembrance Of A Disaster
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Lebanon Valley Farmers Market Resumes May 27
The Lebanon Valley Farmer’s Market starts with a bang on Sunday, May 27, with its typical array of produce, meats, baked goods, eggs and the crafts of local artisans, but also with the music of Matchstick Architects and seed planting for the younger set. [Read more…] about Lebanon Valley Farmers Market Resumes May 27
Sharing The Good Old Days In Berlin
Please join us at the May 21 meeting of the Taconic Valley Historical Society as we reminisce about the old days and share those bits of history that are important to our families. Bring a scrapbook, photo or just a good story to share.
Newspaper articles from some 1936 editions of the Taconic Press have surfaced and will be shared. Meetings are held at the Methodist Church, South Main Street, Berlin on the third Monday of each month at 7:30 pm. The programs are free and open to the public.
Grafton Library Plant And Book Sale
The Grafton Community Library, located at 2455 NY Route 2, will be the site of a multi-sale event on Saturday, May 19. Doors open at 8 am for the Plant and Book Sale which will run until 1 pm. Stop by the Library to pick up some fresh reading material as well as plants to enhance your garden. You never know what you will find!
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Stephentown Library News
Lasagna Dinner Benefit
On Saturday, May 19, from 5 to 7 pm at Stephentown Federated Church the Friends of the Stephentown Library are cooking up a scrumptious lasagna dinner to benefit the Library. [Read more…] about Stephentown Library News
Yankees/Red Sox Dream Package Raffle
The Shaker Museum and Library is raffling off a spectacular Yankees/Red Sox dream baseball package. The package includes Champions Suite Seating at Yankee Stadium, four front row seats in Section 12 – next to the ball boy, between first and right field – bring your glove, access to the Ketel One Bar with free food, soft beverages and snack bar (alcohol not included) and access to the Audi Yankee Club/Mohegan Sun Sports Bar.
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Pie Sale
The American Legion Auxiliary # 937 is having a pie sale on May 19 at the Petersburgh Memorial Hall form 9 am to 1 pm.