Looking Up
by Trix Niernberger
Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) is a long lived (150 to 200 years) conifer native to eastern North America that usually grows to a hundred feet in moist woods. [Read more…] about Nature Photography
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Looking Up
by Trix Niernberger
Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) is a long lived (150 to 200 years) conifer native to eastern North America that usually grows to a hundred feet in moist woods. [Read more…] about Nature Photography

Community Spotlight Series
Submitted by Rachel Turetsky – BCS Communications Department
Last week we began a four part series called the Community Spotlight. [Read more…] about Berlin Elementary school

“Groundhog Dayzz” Winter Fun At Berlin CSD
by Amy Modesti
Punxsutawney Phil made his prediction of six more weeks of winter. Little did the groundhog know that Saturday, Berlin CSD hosted “Groundhog Dayzz,” a fun winter event held for students and the Berlin school community, shadows or not. [Read more…] about Berlin
JV Masterminds at the Top of the Leaderboard
Submitted by Rachel Turetsky
BCS Communications Department
The JV masterminds continued their winning streak claiming their matches against Hoosick Falls (210 to 60) and Berne-Knox-Westerlo (200 to 20). [Read more…] about Berlin School District

Rep. Delgado Selected Chair Of House Agriculture Subcommittee
Submitted by the Office of Rep. Delgado
U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado has been selected to serve as the Chairman of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit (CEEC). [Read more…] about Washington, D.C.
Speed Limits, Appointments And Dogs Discussed By Town Board
by Doug La Rocque and Chris Tergliafera
The Tuesday, February 9 meeting opened with privilege to the floor and all three comments dealt with town roads. [Read more…] about New Lebanon Town Board
Ice Skating Rink To Open At Shatford Park
The ice skating rink will be re-installed at Shatford Park under the pavilion. [Read more…] about New Lebanon
Board Rescinds Appointment Of Code Enforcement Officer
by Alex Brooks
At the end of its February 8 meeting the Hoosick Town Board held an executive session to discuss personnel matters, and when it came back into public session, it rescinded the appointment of Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer Fran Rogers which was made at the Town’s Organizational Meeting last month. [Read more…] about Hoosick Town Board
Regular Village Board Meeting Postponed
The following statement was posted on the Village of Hoosick Falls website:
We are canceling tonight’s Regular Village Board meeting (Tuesday, February 9) and rescheduling it for two weeks from today: February 23. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls

SVMC Receives Fifth
ANCC Magnet Recognition For Nursing
Submitted by Southwestern Vermont Health Care
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), part of Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC), has attained its fifth designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®. [Read more…] about Bennington
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Submitted by GLSP Due to warmer than usual temperatures, the 38th annual ice fishing contest at Grafton Lakes State Park has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 11, from 5:30 am to 2 pm. Join in on the fun as several-hundred anglers brave the cold temperatures for their chance to make a winning catch on several […]
On Tuesday, January 25, Cheney Library honored Ms. Deborah Tudor for her 12 years of service on the Cheney Library Board of Trustees. During her tenure as a trustee, Ms. Tudor made immense contributions to physical improvements of the library’s property. Some of these projects include the installation of a propane fireplace, creation of the […]
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At Inaugural NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Invitational Submitted by BNL Varsity Wrestling Coach Wade Prather Tallulah Powers was runner-up at 165 pounds in the inaugural NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Invitational held at Onondaga Community College. She was one of only three finalists from Section 2, and the only Runner Up. The meeting of 204 of the State’s top female […]
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