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Berlin Board Celebrates Halloween

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by Kieron Kramer
On the eleventh day of the eleventh month the Berlin Town Board held its regular meeting, but aside from the minute of silence that began the meeting in honor of the veterans who have served this country, the meeting resembled the holiday which took place eleven days prior, Halloween, more than it did Veterans Day. It was downright spooky.
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Berlin Wet Down

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by David Flint
Berliners christened their new emergency services equipment on Saturday, November 6, at an Open House ceremony at the Fire House. Trucks from five fire departments – Center Brunswick, Raymertown, Poestenkill and Stephentown as well as Berlin – participated in the Wet Down, surrounding the shiny new ambulance and fire truck parked in the center of the Berlin Fire House parking lot. At a signal, all five opened up with their hoses and for about five minutes gave the new equipment a thorough baptizing.
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Berlin Community Family Photography Fund Raiser

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The Berlin Community Family Photography fund raiser will take place on Sunday, November 28, from 11 am to 7 pm at the Berlin Community Center, Seventh Day Baptist Church, North Main Street, Berlin.
This year the $20 session fee can be a donation to the Food Pantry, The Berlin Free Library or the local charity of your choice. [Read more…] about Berlin Community Family Photography Fund Raiser

Girl Scout Junior Troop 1752 Gets Fit

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Girl Scout Troop 1752 has been very active earning their Fun and Fitness Badges and Adventure Sports badges. We would like to extend a very special thank you to Lisa Garnett for teaching our troop Zumba.  Mrs. Garnett came out to Berlin Elementary and spent an hour of great fun with the girls teaching them all the Zumba moves to the latest music. The junior girl scouts had an amazing time and loved all the dance moves. Who knew exercise could be such fun? Lisa teaches classes at the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center on Monday evenings from 5:30 to 6:30 and on Thursday evenings from 6 to 7.
The girls also spent a separate fabulous afternoon kayaking and canoeing at Dyken Pond with the wonderful staff there. The girls were especially thrilled with Mr. Trevor. For most of the girls, this was their first time in a kayak or canoe, and he was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Although the weather was a little chilly, it was an exciting fun filled day for all. We would like to thank everyone at Dyken Pond for a great afternoon.

Girls from Girl Scout Troop 1752 pose with kayaks at the Dyken Pond Educational Center. Photo courtesy of Kathy Despart.

Girl Scouts provides wonderful opportunities for girls ages 5-18 to try new experiences in a fun and safe atmosphere.  If you would like to learn more about girl scouts in the Stephentown, Berlin, Petersburgh and Grafton areas, please contact Kathy Despart at kdespart@aim.com.

Girls from Girl Scout Troop 1752 pose with Zumba instructor Lisa Garnett at BES. Photo courtesy of Kathy Despart.

Eastern Rensselaer Co. Election Results By Town

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by David Flint
The only contested local election in the Eastwick area was that for a position left vacant on the Stephentown Town Council after Larry Eckhardt was elected last year as Town Supervisor. Bill Jennings (D, WF) defeated John Meekins (R,C) for that seat with 57% of the  vote. Also in Stephentown, Wes Edwards running unopposed was elected to another term as Town Justice. Edwards has already served 47 years in that position.
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