Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
“It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year”
by Amy Modesti
Most remember that magnificent song performed by Andy Williams and composed by George Kyle and Edward Pola, and it certainly defines the holiday season, kicked off in Grafton by the annual Festival of Trees. [Read more…] about Grafton
Town Tax Rate Will Go Up Slightly
by Doug La Rocque
Following a uneventful public hearing, the Berlin Town Board voted Thursday, November 12, to approved the 2021 budget, that raises taxes 1.9%, or in real money terms, 48 cents per thousand of assessed valuation. [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board
Spotted Beetle in Silk
Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) pods are open now revealing seeds hooked to silky tufts. [Read more…] about Outdoors With Trix
School Lunch Problem At BCS
by Doug La Rocque
A proposal to reduce the size of the cafeteria staff at the Berlin Central School, by apparently one person, was questioned at the Tuesday, November 17 School Board meeting by the board’s newest member Derrick Gardner. [Read more…] about Berlin Central School
An Attitude of Gratitude
Submitted by Rachel Turetsky
Each month BES Principal Tracy Kent and the school’s Character Education committee choose a mindset theme for the students and staff. November’s mindset at BES was one of gratitude. [Read more…] about Berlin Elementary School
Final Budget For 2021 Approved
by Alex Brooks
The Petersburgh Town Board held a Public Hearing on its budget on Monday, November 16. Tim Church said he didn’t think the Board should be giving itself a raise in these tough times when people are losing their jobs or facing pay cuts. “You should be ashamed of yourselves,” said Church. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Town Board
Our Monthly Report From County Executive Steve McLaughlin
Greetings to friends and neighbors in Eastern Rensselaer County. This column is presented to give residents up to date information and a better understanding of issues being dealt with in county government. We hope the fall is going well for everyone. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County
Tri State Area FCU President Jim Martinez
“I’m too old for a 30-year mortgage!”
Au contraire my friend. In fact, the conservative side of me says that it may make all the sense in the world to take a 30-year mortgage rather than a 15-year mortgage, regardless of your age. [Read more…] about Eastwick Press Guest Column
NYSPHSAA Postpones Start Date for High Risk Winter Sports
Low and moderate risk sports on schedule to begin November 30
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) has announced the start date for high risk winter sports (basketball, competitive cheer, ice hockey and wrestling) will be moved to January 4, 2021. [Read more…] about High School Sports
