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ASA Seeks Pre-Applications For Farmland Protection Grants

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The Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA) is accepting pre-applications from farmers in Washington and Rensselaer counties that wish to apply to the state farmland protection program.  Pre-applications are due by Friday, May 13 to ASA’s office. [Read more…] about ASA Seeks Pre-Applications For Farmland Protection Grants

Another Possible Deal For The Former Grafton Elementary School Falls Through

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By Doug La Rocque

In the several years since the Berlin School District closed the former Grafton Elementary School, citing declining enrollment and increased operating costs, a parade of potential buyers have come forward with proposals for the property, and none has been able to follow through.  [Read more…] about Another Possible Deal For The Former Grafton Elementary School Falls Through

Berlin Town Board Action

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Nature Of Planned Expansion Of The Aquafarm Facility Is A Mystery At Berlin Town Board 

By Doug La Rocque

In what may be good economic news for Berlin and the Taconic Valley as a whole, the New Jersey based SAFE Holding Company has approached the Planning Board about expanding the scope of its Berlin facility. The company announced last fall that it would be constructing an ecologically sustainable aquafarm facility at the site of the former Seagroatt Roses facility.  The plan outlined at that time by the CEO, Michael Pasternak, was for the production of fish and hydroponic lettuce.   [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board Action

Stephentown, Berlin Fire Department Open House And Recruiting Day

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Two valley Volunteer Fire Departments will hold a coordinated open house and recruitment drive at their fire stations Saturday, April 23.  The event will allow the fire departments a chance to highlight the duties and rewards that come with being a volunteer.  [Read more…] about Stephentown, Berlin Fire Department Open House And Recruiting Day

Berlin Choir Members To Sing On Stage With ‘Foreigner’

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submitted by Carolyn Barie

Select members of the Berlin Senior High School Choir will be Choir Rockstars and perform on stage with Foreigner on Thursday, April 28 during the group’s performance at Proctors in Schenectady.  Berlin students will be singing with Foreigner during the hit song, “I Want to Know What Love Is.”  [Read more…] about Berlin Choir Members To Sing On Stage With ‘Foreigner’

Ladies Auxiliary Flowers/Plants Sale

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The Berlin Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary is having a spring Flower And Vegetable Plant Sale on Saturday, April 30 from 9 am to 1 pm at the former Bank of America building in Berlin and on Sunday, May 1 from 8 to 11 am at the Berlin Firehouse at 11 Community Avenue during the Fire Department breakfast. Vegetables, flowers, and hanging baskets will be available for purchase.

News Is All Good At Berlin Schools Budget Meeting

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by Alex Brooks

Dr. Stephen Young, Superintendent of the Berlin Central School District presented his “Superintendent’s Budget” at a “Round Table” meeting of the Berlin School Board. The projected spending in his budget is $19,403,315, which is an increase over last year’s budget of 1.59%, or $303,324. [Read more…] about News Is All Good At Berlin Schools Budget Meeting

A Big Win For Local Towns In The Annual Battle For CHIPs Money From The State

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By Doug La Rocque

Last month The Eastwick Press reported on the annual March on the Capital by Highway Superintendents around the state, with this year’s theme being “local roads matter.”  At the time Grafton’s Herb Hasbrouck said the highway chiefs had abandoned their typical upstate versus downstate battle for the dollars and were taking a more united approach.  [Read more…] about A Big Win For Local Towns In The Annual Battle For CHIPs Money From The State