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Berlin Rabies Clinic

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A Rabies Clinic will be held on Thursday, October 17, at the Town of Berlin Municipal Complex, 17563 NY Route 22 in Cherry Plain (formerly Berlin Lumber). All rabies vaccines, dog-DHLPP vaccines and cat-FURCP vaccines cost $10 each; cash only! Cats will be treated from 6 to 7 pm, dogs from 7 to 8 pm. No appointment is needed. Call Doug Goodermote at 658-3308 if you have questions.

Berlin Town Board Action – Offer To Buy The Cherry Plain Polling Place Accepted

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by Kieron Kramer
Berlin Town Supervisor Rob Jaeger announced at the Berlin Town Board meeting on Thursday, September 12, that he had received a signed offer and a $1,000 deposit for the Cherry Plain Polling Place. The Polling Place, at 110 Cherry Plain Square, had been appraised at $10,000 and that was the offer made by Cherry Plain residents Gary and Marie Hoffman. [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board Action – Offer To Buy The Cherry Plain Polling Place Accepted

Fatal Fire On Plank Road

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Yvonne Keefe, spokesperson for the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office, reported that the Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal house fire on Plank Road at approximately 10:10 pm on Sunday night, September 15. Fire Departments from Poestenkill, Wynantskill, Eagle Mills and Mt. View responded. Investigators from the Rensselaer County Fire Investigation Unit have determined the fire to be accidental.
Officials found the body of Devin Hover, age 29, in the home that was destroyed by the fire last night. The parents, John Hover and Georgia Hover, also in the home were transported to Albany Medical Center for treatment.

Berlin Rescue Squad Café

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On Friday, September 20, the Berlin Rescue Squad will be holding its monthly delicious Fish Fry Dinner. For $10 you can come enjoy a hearty helping of fried cod on a roll, french fries, coleslaw, a brownie and soda or water. Eat in or take out, its up to you. Call in orders are welcome; the Firehouse number is 658-2890.
The dinner will be held from 5 to 7 pm at the Berlin Fire Department. Any questions? If so, please call Stan at 658-0088 or 269-8646.

Linda J. Nugent

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Berlin – Linda J. Nugent, 70, of Taylor Avenue, Berlin, NY, died on Friday, September 13, 2013, at the Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA.
Born on the 4th of July, 1943, in Newburgh, NY, she was the daughter of the late Donald Jose Lopez and Edith V. Earle. She was the loving wife of Donald K. Nugent, whom she married in Cornwall, NY  on October 25, 1975. [Read more…] about Linda J. Nugent

Taconic Valley Historical Society Discusses The Taconic Trail

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The topic of the September 16 meeting of the Taconic Valley Historical Society will be the Taconic Trail.  Sharon Klein, Berlin Town Historian, will give a presentation on the construction and history of the trail.  The meeting will be held at the Methodist Church, South Main Street, Berlin, at 7:30 pm.  The program is free and open to the public.  Refreshments will be served.

Berlin Rescue Squad Needs Volunteers

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submitted by Sandi Slattery, Chairman Berlin Board of Fire Commissioners
The Berlin Rescue Squad desperately needs volunteers – both EMTs and drivers. To continue to provide services to our community, we need to grow our pool of volunteers. All course materials are paid for and mileage for training is reimbursed upon successful completion of training.
Any interested individuals should contact Rescue Squad Captain Tammy Osterhout at 658-2924 or any other Rescue Squad member. Your interest and concern for your community is appreciated – please consider joining us in service.