by Alex Brooks
The Petersburgh Planning Board heard a presentation from Taconic about their plant expansion project. Taconic plans to put an addition on their production building to house new oven rooms.
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Berlin Band Drum Donated
by Sharon Klein
It was not uncommon for the towns of the Valley to have had bands composed of local musicians back in the 1850s up until World War II. Band concerts were a special treat, and Berlin had a bandstand in front of the Soldiers’ Monument for many years. [Read more…] about Berlin Band Drum Donated
Hoosick Falls Man Arrested
by Bea Peterson
According to Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office Public Affairs Officer Yvonne Keefe, on July 1 at approximately 11:30 am Rensselaer County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Kevin J. Ramer, age 27, of 15 River Road, Apt #2, Hoosick Falls, and charged him with section 263.15 and 263.16 NYS Penal Law Promoting a Sexual Performance of child (D-Felony) and Possessing a Sexual Performance by a child (E-Felony).
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Berlin July 4th Parade A Week Away – Dianne Mosher Named Grand Marshal
Parade To Take Alternative Route
submitted by Jean Barber
The Berlin July 4th Parade will step off from the Berlin Elementary School, School Street, on Friday, July 4, at 11 am and will follow a revised route this year due to local construction on the Elm Street Bridge. [Read more…] about Berlin July 4th Parade A Week Away – Dianne Mosher Named Grand Marshal
WCW Building In Hoosick Falls To Go On Market
by Bea Peterson
The closing on the final piece of property connected to the WCW property on Mechanic Street took place on Thursday, June 19. According to Rensselaer County Attorney Stephen A. Pechenik, the County has owned the building for more than a year, having accepted the deed in lieu of foreclosure. “However,” said Pechenik, “the County didn’t own the loading dock or the parking lots.” The County prepared to take that remaining piece of property by Eminent Domain. [Read more…] about WCW Building In Hoosick Falls To Go On Market
Berlin’s Seagroatt’s To Be Bought For Use In Aquaponics Project
by Alex Brooks
A non-profit organization called Clearwater Aquaponics is buying the Seagroatt property in Berlin for the purpose of raising fish and vegetables in a symbiotic system known as aquaponics.
The Executive Director of the organization, Joanne Willard, has lived in Berlin for two years. She and Clearwater’s Director of Strategic Development, Malcolm Ashley, held a public meeting on June 16 at the United Methodist Church in Berlin to tell local people about the project and answer any questions.
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Town Of Hoosick Pool Repairs To Be Rebid
by Bea Peterson
A special meeting was held by the Hoosick Town Board on Monday, June 23, to review the one bid received for pool repairs. According to the minutes of that meeting, Supervisor Mark Surdam, Deputy Supervisor Jeff Wysocki and Councilman Bruce Patire were in attendance. Councilman Dave Sutton was absent.
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Electricman – Spare Those Trees!
by Thaddeus Flint
At the Berlin School Board meeting on June 17 it was reported that NYSEG seems determined to turn that long line of trees bordering the Berlin Middle/High School along Route 22 in Cherry Plain into a large pile of wood chips.
David Sutton’s Last Meeting As School Board Member
by Alex Brooks
The Hoosick Falls School Board meeting this month was David Sutton’s last meeting as a member of the School Board. Many fine words were spoken about his long service on the School Board and the difference he has made. He served on the Board for 13 years and was Board President for seven years. Current School Board President Greg Laurin said with great conviction, “Nobody has done more for this school in the last dozen years.”
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