W.J. Cowee of Berlin is urging its colleagues in the floral industry to participate in a massive disaster relief effort to help those affected by the devastating tornadoes and floods that have ravaged large regions of the South and Midwest this spring.
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Berlin
Join Us For The Berlin July 4th Parade
The Berlin July 4th Parade Committee cordially invites you to join us for the 2011 Independence Day Parade. The annual parade will be held on Monday, July 4, at 11 am. This year’s theme is “States on Parade.” Join in the fun and community spirit! Civic, school and church groups, businesses and individuals, both in and outside the community, are invited to participate. Whether you’re a big group or want to parade solo, it’s everyone’s celebration! It is not necessary to follow the theme; it is offered only as a guide. There is no entry fee, and prizes are awarded. [Read more…] about Join Us For The Berlin July 4th Parade
Thibodeau Wins Grafton Library Gift Basket Raffle
Last Berlin Fire Department Breakfast Of Summer
On Sunday, June 5, from 7 to 11 am, the Berlin Fire Department will be holding its fresh, hot off the griddle monthly breakfast for the last time this summer. As in each year all of our profit from the June breakfast goes towards the scholarship that is awarded to a Town of Berlin graduate. [Read more…] about Last Berlin Fire Department Breakfast Of Summer
Michael Knuetter Wins Bass Tournament
by Thaddeus Flint
On May 14 Michael Knuetter of Berlin won the Sixth Annual Striped Bass Tournament in Troy with his 22.08 pound striper that measured 35.5 inches long. [Read more…] about Michael Knuetter Wins Bass Tournament
Grafton Lakes And Cherry Plain State Parks News
Friday, May 27 – Camping and Day Use Open Weekends at Cherry Plain State Park. The Park is open daily starting 4th of July to Labor Day. For camping reservations, visit www.reserveamerica.com. Swimming starts 4th of July weekend and runs through Labor Day.
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Charlotte E. Momrow
Berlin – Charlotte E. Momrow, 98, beloved matriarch, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at Van Rensselaer Manor in Troy, NY, after a short illness. [Read more…] about Charlotte E. Momrow
Next Up – The Watipi Building
by Kieron Kramer
The most dramatic event at the Berlin Town Board meeting on May 12 was the resolution presented by Board Member Sheila Hewitt to spend $160,000 out of the Capital Reserve Fund to turn the Watipi Building into Town offices. The resolution was seconded by Board Member Becky Giumarra. [Read more…] about Next Up – The Watipi Building
Berlin Memorial Day Service And Parade
The American Legion Post 937 will hold its Annual Memorial Day Service at the Berlin Community Cemetery on Monday, May 30, at 9:30 am.
At 11 am, the Memorial Day Parade will start at Maple Avenue and North Main Street. It will stop at the Veterans Memorial on Plank Road where a service will be given. The Parade will resume going down Main Street to Park Avenue, then along Route 22 to Elm Street, Community Avenue to Park Avenue and finally School Street to the Baptist Cemetery at South East Hollow.
Berlin Fire Dept. Scholarships
The Frank Jones Memorial Scholarship
The Berlin Volunteer Fire Department announces that the Frank Jones Memorial Scholarship application is now available to any graduating high school senior who is a resident of Berlin. Applications can be picked up in the Berlin Central High School guidance office or by contacting Stanley Pettibone at 658-0088. They can also be picked up at the firehouse on Tuesday nights at 7 pm.
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