Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
submitted by A. Willis
The Taconic Valley Soccer Club’s U19 Boys, coached by Aaron and Shawn Willis, have wrapped up their spring season with an overall record of five wins, four ties, and three losses. This was a [Read more…] about TVSC U19 Boys Wrap Season In Second Place With Winning Record
See more about Berlin graduation on the Berlin Central Schools page.
[Read more…] about Berlin Central School graduates Class of 2015
by David Flint
Berlin Central School’s Commencement speaker at Graduation Exercises on Friday was one of their own, and a very successful role model. 1980 graduate Kurt Schindler was president of his class and an avid participant in soccer, basketball, baseball and musical drama. He went on to become a Certified Financial Planner and Instructor of Financial Education at the Banco Popular in Puerto Rico. A proponent of lifelong education, he recently received a PhD in Personal Financial Planning from Kansas State University. [Read more…] about 1980 Graduate Schindler Is Berlin Graduation Speaker
For a celebration all about community spirit and tradition, join the festivities as the Berlin July 4th Parade Committee hosts the annual Independence Day Parade, with the theme, “Tall Tales”. The parade is set for Saturday, July 4 at 11 am. [Read more…] about Berlin July 4th Annual Independence Day Parade
by Jean Barber and Luella Osterhout
Arlie Greene, 95, has lived in Berlin his entire life. This Saturday, he will be honored as grand marshal in the Berlin July 4th Parade. Arlie will enjoy the parade from his seat in a 1950 Willys Jeepster Convertible, owned and driven by local resident, John Kellar. The annual parade is set for July 4th at 11 am.
Greene was born in 1919 on the family farm, [Read more…] about Arlie Greene Chosen Grand Marshal Of Berlin 2015 July 4th Parade
The Kelly Miller Brothers Circus is returning to Berlin after several years’ hiatus. The all new 2015 season features tigers, an elephant, zebras, llamas, camels and a host of international circus stars from all over the world. [Read more…] about Circus In Berlin: The Big Top Is Coming To Town!
by Thaddeus Flint
The mothballed elementary schools in the Towns of Grafton and Stephentown appear to be one step closer to being sold to a developer with plans to repurpose the buildings into apartments. The topic was discussed at the June 16 Berlin School Board meeting. [Read more…] about Berlin School Board Contemplates Low Bids For Closed Elementary Schools
by Alex Brooks
The State Comptroller’s audit of the Berlin Water District #2 was released this week. It is critical of the District’s financial practices. At the Berlin Town Board meeting on June 11, Supervisor Robert Jaeger commented on it. He said their biggest objection was all of the financial transactions are handled by one person, namely Town Clerk Anne Maxon. The auditors would like to see what they call “segregation of duties,” in which more than one person is involved at some stage of the billing, collection, deposit and reconciliation process. [Read more…] about Berlin Receives State Audit Seeking Better Oversight Of Water District
On June 16, Berlin Middle School/High School teachers Samantha Noles and Christina Wallace were honored as the New York State Art Teachers Association’s (NYSATA) Region 6 Art Educators of the Year. The two were recognized at a ceremony held in Round Lake and will be considered for State level recognition. [Read more…] about NYSATA Honors Berlin Art Teachers
Swimming lessons will be 9:15 to 10 am, Monday through Friday from Monday, July 20 to Friday, July 31 at Grafton Lakes State Park. The town will be providing a bus that will leave the Berlin Firehouse parking lot promptly at 8:55 am and will return approximately 10:30 am. The space is limited to the first 60 children ages 5-12. Registration forms will be available at the following locations: Berlin Post Office, Berlin Town Library and the Town Hall. Registration forms should be mailed by July 11 to Annette Bell, PO Box 191, Berlin, NY 12022.
Any questions, please call/text or email Annette, 518-925-7112 or carpteach25@yahoo.com.
