The Friends of the Dyken Pond Center received an early Christmas present when they were recently awarded a grant of $53,310 to help fund the Friends’ acquisition of the Newcomb Pond 2 parcel. [Read more…] about Friends Of Dyken Pond Awarded Grant For Land Purchase
Berlin
Grafton Planning Board Seeks Resolution Of Issues Holding Up Senior Housing Proposal
By Doug La Rocque
In November, the Berlin School District placed a subdivision proposal before the Town of Grafton Planning Board, to divide the former Grafton Elementary School property into two lots. [Read more…] about Grafton Planning Board Seeks Resolution Of Issues Holding Up Senior Housing Proposal
Berlin District Hopes To Sell Elementary Schools, But They Are Not Sold Yet
by Thaddeus Flint
A rumor that the mothballed Stephentown Elementary School property has been sold, is just that, a rumor. [Read more…] about Berlin District Hopes To Sell Elementary Schools, But They Are Not Sold Yet
Business Workshop For Farmers
Room is still available to be part of a workshop for beginning farmers aimed at developing business and marketing skills. The workshop is designed for beginning farmers who have been managing (whether you own your own business or work for someone) a farm business for four to seven years. Extension Educators, guest speakers and participants will share and learn during the workshop. [Read more…] about Business Workshop For Farmers
Berlin Town Board Action
Berlin Buys A New Truck
By Doug La Rocque
Two sealed bids were opened for the purchase of a 2016 heavy duty pickup to replace the older model now driven by Highway Superintendent Jim Winn. Stephens Chrysler Dodge of Greenwich submitted the winning bid for a Ram 3500 of $19,996.50 after trade-in and rebates. [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board Action
Construction At Former Seagroatt Site In Berlin Proceeds
Compressed Natural Gas Tank Being Installed
By Doug La Rocque
Rensselaer County Fire Coordinator Ivan Wager addressed the Berlin Town Board and members of the public this past week, concerning the use of and transportation of compressed natural gas. [Read more…] about Construction At Former Seagroatt Site In Berlin Proceeds
Lady Mountaineers Claim Four Spots On The League’s All Star Soccer Team
By Doug La Rocque
At the annual Central Hudson Valley League Soccer Awards banquet held Sunday December 6, four members of the Berlin Girls Soccer team took home a lot of the hardware. [Read more…] about Lady Mountaineers Claim Four Spots On The League’s All Star Soccer Team
Berlin Planning Board Action
A Gift Of Family Land Brought Before The Berlin Planning Board
By Doug La Rocque
There was no business on the agenda for the final meeting of the year for the Berlin Planning Board, but two town residents had an informal conference about a planned transfer of 2.2 acres of land on Dyken Pond Road. [Read more…] about Berlin Planning Board Action
Daughters Of The American Revolution National Society
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a lineage society that is a non-profit organization dedicated to patriotism, historic preservation, and education. [Read more…] about Daughters Of The American Revolution National Society
Calling All BCS Alumni
On Wednesday, January 6 the Taconic Valley Chapter of the NHS and NJHS is sponsoring a Berlin Alumni Sports Night. We are inviting any Berlin Alumni that would like to participate to play either volleyball or basketball. [Read more…] about Calling All BCS Alumni