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County Legislators Seek Safety Review Of State Route 7

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by Kieron Kramer
At its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 12, the Rensselaer County Legislature passed a resolution asking the NYS Department of Transportation (DOT) to review the safety conditions on a section of State Route 7 between the Bennington Battlefield Motel (4328 Rt. 7) and the intersection of Routes 7 and 22 in the Town of Hoosick. Over the years this stretch of road, with its sweeping high speed curves, necessitated because the road runs along a winding trout stream, has been the scene of numerous accidents. [Read more…] about County Legislators Seek Safety Review Of State Route 7

Berlin July 4th Parade Is A Big Hit

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by David Flint
The  Berlin Fourth of July Parade, being the only one in the County, normally attracts a good-sized crowd. This year was no exception, in fact the number of spectators appeared to be a good bit greater than usual. Jane Fitzgerald has done yeoman service chairing the Parade Committee for many years. This year the Parade Committee was pleased and proud to recognize her “many jobs well done” and appoint “Aunt Jane” as Grand Marshal of the Parade.
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50th Reunion Of The BCS Class Of 1961

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On June 4, Bonita Maxon, Sylvia Thompson and Connie Goodermote planned a picnic which was held at the home of Bonita Maxon at the Dyken Pond. One third of our class met; some spouses attended. We had an enjoyable time meeting classmates that we had not seen since graduation 50 years ago. We held a raffle, shared much memorabilia and life experiences.
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Changing Of The Guard At The Berlin Republican Caucus

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by Thaddeus Flint and Kieron Kramer
The Berlin Republican Party held its Caucus for the upcoming November elections on June 9 at the Berlin Fire House. Ninety to a hundred people attended the caucus, but only the 79 Republicans who had voted in the last election as registered Republicans could cast a ballot at this caucus. Republican Town Supervisor Rob Jaeger said, “The results of the caucus showed that Berlin Republicans are rallying against the current Board members.” [Read more…] about Changing Of The Guard At The Berlin Republican Caucus

Jane Fitzgerald Is Grand Marshal Of The Berlin July Fourth Parade

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submitted by Jean Barber
The Berlin 4th of July Parade Committee is pleased to announce the selection of long-time resident, Jane Fitzgerald, as the 2011 July 4th Parade Grand Marshal. Jane, more affectionately known as “Auntie Jane,” has been involved with the parade for 17 years. She is still active today as Committee Chair.
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Stained Glass In Concert At The Seventh Day Baptist Church Of Berlin

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The Seventh Day Baptist Missionary Society and Women’s Board invite your community to experience Stained Glass, a music ministry of the Seventh Day Baptist denomination, on their Carried by Faith tour. Stained Glass consists of seven young adults from across the US, and the group will be touring fourteen states throughout the Midwest and Northeast this summer.
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Berlin Town Board Action – The Rest Of The Story

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….Continued from last week

by Kieron Kramer
The June 9 Berlin Town Board meeting was the first meeting for Richard deLeon Jr. who was appointed in the May meeting to fill the seat held by Richard von Schilgen, and he hit the ground running. De Leon had familiarized himself with the issues before the Board and made contributing comments during the meeting. He was warmly welcomed by Town Supervisor Rob Jaeger at the beginning of the meeting and by Allan Yerton later in the meeting. [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board Action – The Rest Of The Story

Alesea’s Angels Benefit Breakfast

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Alesea’s Angels, a community based group, is hosting an All You Can Eat Benefit Breakfast on Sunday, June 26, from 8 to 11 am at the Berlin Fire House. There will also be a 50/50 raffle and a Chinese auction. Breakfast will include pancakes, eggs, sausage, toast, juice and coffee. The cost for adults is $8, $5 for children 12 and under and $25 for families (two adults and children under 12).
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