Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
By Doug La Rocque
By virtue of the Berlin Boy’s 2-1 victory last Saturday, the varsity soccer team earned a tie with Loudonville Christian for first place in the Central Hudson Valley League . Trailing in the game 1-0, Ryan Willis tied the game with a score from outside the penalty box. [Read more…] about Berlin Boys Soccer Finish In A Tie For CHVL Crown
Speeding On Bly Hollow Road An Ongoing Problem
By Doug La Rocque
Residents of Bly Hollow Road spoke to the Berlin town board with some urgency about the need to reduce the speed limit there from 40 to 30 miles per hour. Doug Goodermote, (speaking as a private citizen and not as Dog Control Officer) said the driver of a milk tanker parked in front of his barn recently was nearly struck by a speeding vehicle as it passed. [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board Action
Submitted by Sarah Hoffman
On Saturday, October 24 Brown’s Brewing and CiviCure are excited to present Farm to Canvas, an event combining the profound pleasure of collecting art with the excitement of a lottery where every ticket holder is a winner. The goal of Farm to Canvas is to grow the audience for original artwork while supporting the restoration of Hoosick Falls’ Wood Block Opera House. Since 1880, Wood Block has housed two extraordinary exhibition and performance spaces. CiviCure is leading the effort to restore these facilities to ensure the future of the arts in the community. [Read more…] about Farm To Canvas Event Features Unique Art Lottery
This year’s pizza night fundraiser benefits Berlin students that will be traveling to Costa Rica in April. Besides learning about the history of Costa Rica and its capital San José, students, faculty, and a couple of parents will be spending the week learning about coffee plantations, rainforests, EARTH University, and sustainable farming. [Read more…] about 2015-2016 Berlin HS Pizza Night Fundraiser
submitted by Ed Sukuskas
Pioneer Fish and Game Club, Inc. held its 69th yearly election on September 23 at the Club’s grounds in Potter Hill. Ed Sukuskas was re-elected as president, as were the rest of the nominees: Rodd Post, vice-president; Gary Sargood, secretary; and Dick Ogden, treasurer. [Read more…] about Pioneer Fish and Game Club Meets To Elect Officers, Review Year’s Many And Varied Activities
By Doug La Rocque
Many are aware that some area volunteer ambulance corps have been suffering from a lack of personnel. The Eastwick Press has reported on the dilemma several times. Every now and then the situation becomes more critical. [Read more…] about Small Towns In Eastern Rensselaer County Struggle To Keep Local Ambulance Service
David Pitlyk is the new Historic Site Assistant for Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site in Walloomsac. [Read more…] about Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site Welcomes David Pitlyk
On Saturday, October 24 a Public Archaeology Day will be held at the Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site in Walloomsac, NY off Route 67. The event is open to the general public and free of charge. Consultants with Commonwealth Cultural Resources Group, Inc. and NYS Parks employees will be on hand to share the history of the battle, provide demonstrations of both metal detecting and ground penetrating radar equipment as well as to discuss the future of the site. Additionally, volunteer metal detectorists with experience are invited to directly assist the consultants. [Read more…] about Public Archaeology & Volunteering Day At Bennington Battlefield
Over 100 people attended the Kinderhook Creek Nature Preserve evergreen garland cutting ceremony including Mike Moore from the Governors Office, David Fleming, Jr. Supervisor for the Town of Nassau, and Mitch Levinn Mayor for the Village of East Nassau. The 73 acre nature preserve was created from land donations from four neighbors: David and Lucy Gaskell, Bob and Jennifer Newton, the late Kenneth York, and the Edward W. Golden Foundation. [Read more…] about Rensselaer Land Trust Opens Kinderhook Creek Nature Preserve In Nassau
The Brown’s Brewing Company’s Walloomsac Taproom, situated in a beautifully renovated 19th century mill along the Walloomsac River in Hoosick Falls, will celebrate its first anniversary on Saturday, October 10 from 3 to 9 pm. This special evening will benefit Hoosick Falls Police Officer Nick Colaneri who is battling cancer. [Read more…] about Brown’s Wallomsac Brewery And Taproom Celebrates First Year In HF Half Of Each Ticket To Benefit Local Cop Nick Colaneri
