Hoosick Falls – Peter R. Davendonis, 89, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2010, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT. He had resided on River Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, with his wife of sixty-three years, Eileen (Kincaid) Davendonis.
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Brian E. Nopper
Hoosick Falls – Brian E. Nopper, 25, was called home unexpectedly on April 16, 2010. He had resided on Kokley Avenue in Hoosick Falls, NY, with his parents Jess E. and Diane (Tarjick) Nopper.
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Shirley Mears
Eagle Bridge – Shirley Mears, 68, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2010, at the Bennington Health and Rehabilitation Center in Bennington, VT. She had resided on County Rt. 68 in Eagle Bridge, NY.
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Mark J. Harrington
Eagle Bridge – Mark J. Harrington, 58, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2010, at his residence on Route 68 in Eagle Bridge, NY. He had resided there with his mother, Jean (Moses) Harrington.
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Robert F. Martinoli
Pittstown – Robert F. Martinoli, 75, passed away, after a brief illness, on Friday, April 16, 2010, at the Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY. He had resided on the Johnsonville Road in Pittstown, NY, with his wife Rita (Luskin) Martinoli.
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Fire Leaves Residents Homeless
A fire that broke out just before 11 pm on Wednesday night at 313 Johnsonville Road will leave many homeless. Everyone was accounted for, according to the Fire Chief’s radio report to the County dispatch. As of press time there were no known injuries from the blaze and from the scene the house looks salvageable but has heavy fire, water and smoke damage. There was word that the Red Cross was called in to assist the displaced family members.
BCS Board Approves Budget
submitted by Charlotte Gregory, Interim Superintendent
The Berlin Board of Education approved an $18,757,983 budget for the 2010-11 school year which reflects a 1.74% increase in the tax levy. The spending level, raised from the 2009-10 budget of $18,281,718 by $476,265, is driven by increases in salaries and benefits for 202 staff members. The major factor for planning the future budget was a $1.4 million dollar cut in State aid to the Berlin District in the Governor’s Proposal.
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Work Continues On Route 7 Bridge
Berlin Town Board Action – Spring In Berlin
by Kieron Kramer
Forget the swallows at Capistrano, the robins and the geese, you know spring has sprung in Berlin when an emu arrives. So winter ended on Sunday, March 28, at 5 pm when an emu helped itself to some food in Pam Gerstel’s bird feeder walked around onto her porch and then wandered north on Route 22 towards the village. Gerstel’s home is on Route 22 south of Berlin village, and it was reported that many motorists stopped to eyeball the emu.
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Two From Eastern Rensselaer County Honored
by Kieron Kramer
At its meeting on Tuesday evening, the Rensselaer County Legislature passed two resolutions focussing on residents of Eastern Rensselaer County. One honored a girl from Grafton just starting on the road of life, whose future is full of possibilities. One remembered a Stephentown man whose travels have ended, who lived a life well spent, full of accomplishments and service for his community.
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