Children of all ages are invited to the Berlin Free Town Library on Saturday, April 30, at 1 pm for the Critter Spring Fling. Several young farm animals will be visiting the Library lawn for children to meet and greet. Local farmer Schuyler Gail will bring lambs and chicks. We also hope for a visit from a new calf and a kid or two. Children can learn about the critters from the farmers who bring them. If you have questions, call the Library at 658-2231.
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Rensselaer County Legislature – Panther Bowlers Honored
by Kieron Kramer
Three bowlers and two coaches of the Hoosick Falls High School Championship Bowling Team appeared in the well of the Rensselaer County Legislature to receive copies of the resolution passed last month honoring the team for its achievements last season. Seated in the audience were several parents of the bowlers and assistants to Head Coach Bob Lang. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislature – Panther Bowlers Honored
Taconic Valley Historical Society Reminiscences
Join us as we reminisce about the good old days and talk about fun and laughter in the valley at the April 18 meeting of the Taconic Valley Historical Society. Bring your stories and pictures and be prepared to talk about the sports events, parades, celebrations and community fairs that have taken place in the years gone by. Sharon Klein, Berlin Town Historian, has prepared a display of pictures to help jog your memory. Meetings are held at the United Methodist Church, South Main Street, Berlin, on the third Monday of each month at 7:30 pm. The programs are free and open to the public.
Harnessing The Barberville Falls
Tom Hohman and Chuck Friday will be guest speakers at the Poestenkill Historical Society’s April 26 program on Harnessing the Barberville Falls. Friday has studied the Barberville Falls and will be presenting a program on the history of the falls. Hohman, who lives on Plank Road, has harnessed the power made from the falls with water turbines and uses the power it generates in both his home and sawmill.
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Berlin Library News
Berlin Free Town Library announces a new Story Time series. Starting Wednesday, April 20, the Library will host children ages pre-school and younger for a story time and craft session. The new Story Time will start at 10:30 and end at 11:15 am. Call the Library with any questions you may have about this at 658-2231.
Berlin Lumber Price Drops $25k
by Kieron Kramer
On Thursday, March 31, the attorney for the sellers of the Berlin Lumber Property in Cherry Plain contacted Berlin Town Attorney Don Tate with the news that the sellers would donate $25,000 towards the purchase price of the property that many Berliners hope will be the new municipal center if the Board will drop all its contingency requirements and vote at its April 14 Town Board meeting to proceed with the purchase. If the Board delays the purchase again, as it did at the March meeting, the sellers indicated “that they would walk away” from the deal, according to Berlin Town Supervisor Rob Jaeger. The donation would drop the purchase price from $499,500 to $474,500.
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Jazz For Kids And Families At The Chocolate Festival!
Bebop for Babies? “Take Five” for Toddlers? On Saturday, April 9 at 12:30 pm The Mother Goose Jazz Band brings jazz to children and families at The Chocolate Festival in The Washington Avenue Armory in Albany. The Mother Goose Jazz Band, led by Director/saxophonist Josh Greenberg will be performing with an All Star line up including: Gene Garone – drums, David Gleason – piano, Mike Lawrence – bass, Cathy Olsen – lead vocals and Ken Olsen – trombone. In addition, the group features a multi-talented youth chorus that sings, plays instruments and performs skits. Youth Chorus Members are from Berlin Central Schools and St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls.
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Season Of Promise
submitted by Sylvia Thompson
Ten years ago, Judy Patsos, Choir Director of the United Methodist Church, Berlin, got some Easter music in the mail. Christmas being so honored with music, Judy wondered if the same could be done with the holiest of Christian holidays, so she invited singers from churches in Berlin, Petersburgh, Stephentown and Grafton to join together to perform an Easter Cantata.
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Commemorating The Start Of The Civil War; Berlin’s Role In The War
by Sharon Klein, Berlin Town Historian
When you hear the church bells ringing at noon on Tuesday, April 12, in Berlin and other towns throughout Rensselaer County, it will be to commemorate the beginning of the Civil War 150 years ago.
According to Town Clerk records, 183 men enlisted in Berlin. Some of these men were from the surrounding area and most joined the 125th Infantry. Of the 183 enlistees at least 26 were killed and 7 wounded.
After the war the Berlin veterans formed a chapter of the G. A. R. (Grand Army of the Republic) and another for the Sons of the G.A.R. One of the reunions of the 125th Infantry was held in Berlin. A photo of the reunion was taken near the monument in Berlin in front of the apartment house currently owned by Doug Goodermote.
Questions Still About The End Of The Berlin- Taborton Fire District Contract
by David Flint
The Board of Fire Commissioners of the Taborton Fire District has taken issue with comments made by Berlin Fire District representatives reported in The Eastwick Press on February 4 regarding the end of a long time contract between the Berlin and Taborton fire districts. According to Fredric DeMay, Chairman of the Taborton Board, there were several issues that they disagree with.
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