On Friday, March 18 and Saturday, March 19, the Berlin Dramateers are proud to present this year’s high school musical, “The Wiz”. [Read more…] about Berlin Dramateers Present “The Wiz”
Berlin
Berlin InvenTeam Completes Mid-Grant Technical Review
submitted by Carolyn Barie
A team of young inventors from Berlin High School is the recipient of a grant from the Lemelson-MIT Program. On October 14, Lemelson-MIT announced Berlin was one of only fourteen schools nationwide that would receive up to $10,000 each in grant funding as part of its 2015–2016 InvenTeam™ initiative to inspire young people to solve real-world problems through invention. [Read more…] about Berlin InvenTeam Completes Mid-Grant Technical Review
Berlin Planning Board Action
Planning Board Approves Transfer Of Family Land At Dyken Pond
By Doug La Rocque
Following a public hearing at which there were no speakers, the Town of Berlin’s Planning Board gave its approval to a sub-division of land owned by Albert Hoffman at 68 Dyken Pond Road. [Read more…] about Berlin Planning Board Action
Membership Drive, Raffle, And Events At The Berlin Library
This is a great time to visit the Berlin Free Town Library. In the month of March, the Library is holding a Membership Drive along with a Raffle. Become a member from March 1 to 31 and you will get a library card and one free raffle ticket to win an Amazon Fire 7” Tablet. [Read more…] about Membership Drive, Raffle, And Events At The Berlin Library
Eagle Eyes
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What’s for supper? A local Bald Eagle scans the landscape for prey earlier this week. Photo by Christopher Wright[/private]
Berlin Town Board Action
Two More Speeding Mishaps On Bly Hollow Road
By Doug La Rocque
Last November the Berlin Town Board petitioned the NYS Department of Transportation for a speed reduction on Bly Hollow Road. At the time the Town cited many drivers traveling at excessive speeds, resulting in numerous accidents over the past few years, two of which were fatal. At the February 11 meeting, resident Doug Goodermote reported there were at least two more incidents of vehicles leaving the road as the result of high rates of speed. No injuries were reported. [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board Action
Wanted: Cancer-Fighting Super Heroes!
The 2016 Bennington County Relay for Life Kick-Off Expo is coming up on Wednesday, February 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Vermon Veteran’s Home, 325 North Street in Bennington. This year’s theme is “Super Heroes,” so come in your best cancer-fighting costime. Prizes will be awarded! [Read more…] about Wanted: Cancer-Fighting Super Heroes!
Lace Up And Run For A Cure
Put Saturday, April 16 on your calendars now for the Fourth Annual “Lace up for a Cure” 5K Run/Walk sponsored by Healers from Here. [Read more…] about Lace Up And Run For A Cure
Berlin Library Strawberries Sell Out Again
Berlin Free Town Library Trustee’s President Rebekah Lamphere and Trustee Lynne Hewitt with some of the containers of hand made chocolate covered strawberries. [Read more…] about Berlin Library Strawberries Sell Out Again
A First Look At Berlin School District Budget
by Alex Brooks
At a “Round Table” meeting of the Berlin School Board on Thursday February 4, Dr. Stephen Young, Superintendent of the Berlin School District, gave the Board and the public a first look at the budget picture for the District. [Read more…] about A First Look At Berlin School District Budget