submitted by Audrey Vanderhoef
Walter and Carol Knightes, faithful citizens of our and God’s community, will be moving to Florida this September. [Read more…] about Farewell To Walter And Carol Knightes
Berlin
NYSDOT Paving Project Tying Up Traffic On Route 22
by Alex Brooks
Complaints have been heard for years about the State not repaving the deteriorated roadway of Route 22, and now drivers held up by the paving project are gnashing their teeth because it is being done.
The State paved a section of Route 22 last summer from Stephentown up to Cherry Plain, and they are now picking up where they left off, doing a 9.2 mile section from Cherry Plain to Route 2. [Read more…] about NYSDOT Paving Project Tying Up Traffic On Route 22
Sacred Heart Church Closed
by Bea Peterson
On June 28 a very special Mass was held at Sacred Heart Church in Berlin. It was a Mass filled with memories for many. The Church was officially closed. The sign across from the Church announcing Mass hours is gone. Just the sign post remains. The Church that withstood the horrendous propane fire 53 years ago couldn’t withstand the changing times. [Read more…] about Sacred Heart Church Closed
Community Jumble Sale At Beer Diviner Taproom
submitted by Jonathan Post
The Beer Diviner Brewery of Cherry Plain is putting on a fun Community Jumble Sale at the Taproom & Market on Saturday, August 8, starting at 2 pm at the corner of Routes 22 and 43 in Stephentown. The brewery is preparing to expand and move the tasting room back to its roots in Cherry Plain. Come celebrate while sipping a cold brew, dancing to music, eating from delicious food carts and browsing the biggest jumble sale to ever hit Stephentown! [Read more…] about Community Jumble Sale At Beer Diviner Taproom
Cantering Cowpokes Float Wins!
Cantering Cowpokes 4-H Club won 1st place for the Prettiest Float in the 4th of July parade with our “Something’s Fishy” float and accompanying fish, mermaids, turtle, and sea horses. Along with our cash prize, we also won a red, white, and blue ribbon to add to our scrapbook. Even though we were very wet, we still had a good time! [Read more…] about Cantering Cowpokes Float Wins!
Berlin Central Schools’ Inaugural “School Within A School” Class Graduates 100 Percent Of Students
The very first graduating class of Berlin’s “School within a School” program saw a 100-percent success rate with all 13 students receiving a high school diploma.
On June 24, Berlin High School Principal Dr. Catherine Allain provided students with yellow honor cords to wear at graduation, normally reserved for honors students. [Read more…] about Berlin Central Schools’ Inaugural “School Within A School” Class Graduates 100 Percent Of Students
County Health Department Warns Of Tick Borne Disease: Reported Cases of Anaplasmosis Have Sharply Increased In Rensselaer County
The Rensselaer County Health Department is urging residents to take precautions to prevent exposure to tick borne diseases including Lyme, Anaplasmosis, and Babesiosis.
The warning stems from a significant increase in the number of cases of Anaplasmosis found in Rensselaer County in 2015 particularly in the Hoosick Falls/Petersburgh region. [Read more…] about County Health Department Warns Of Tick Borne Disease: Reported Cases of Anaplasmosis Have Sharply Increased In Rensselaer County
The Full Tilt Boogie Music Festival In Pownal, Vermont Will Rock The Region On August 22
Green Mountain Live! has announced Jiminy Peak, Bromley Mountain, and Popular Ski Resorts will sponsor The Full Tilt Boogie Music Festival, to be held on August 22 in Pownal, Vermont. [Read more…] about The Full Tilt Boogie Music Festival In Pownal, Vermont Will Rock The Region On August 22
It Rained On The Parade!
Good Turnout Despite The Rain
submitted by Jean Barber
Wet weather didn’t seem to dampen the spirit of the many participants and spectators that came out for the annual Berlin July 4th Parade. The Parade Committee appreciates the unwavering community support despite the weather. The only July 4th parade in Rensselaer County was led by Rensselaer County Under Sheriff, Patrick Russo, Rensselaer County Clerk, Frank Merola and by local American Legion Taconic Valley Post #937 with Color Guard. [Read more…] about It Rained On The Parade!
Berlin Town Board Action
Flag Fundraiser Is Very Successful
by Alex Brooks
The Berlin Town Board held a quiet meeting on July 9 while most of the Town was at the circus. Supervisor Jaeger reported that the new flag pole at the Municipal Complex had been erected, and it “came out nice.” He thanked the Highway Department for the work they did putting up the flag pole and pouring concrete for the base. [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board Action