by Kieron Kramer
After dogs, permits and zoning were discussed at the Berlin Town Board meeting on June 13 the rest of the meeting consisted mainly of reports.
Water, Water Everywhere
Len Clapp, Supervisor of Water District #1, the seasonal water system in the Taborton Mountain area of Berlin, reported that a lightning strike had knocked out the system. It destroyed the pump controller which was repaired by Hanson Well Drilling for $1,314. Clapp reported that the system was now “up and running.”
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Beer Diviner Tap Room Opens In Stephentown
by David Flint
Jonathan Post, aka the Beer Diviner, presided at the grand opening of his Tap Room and Market Saturday in Stephentown. Post opened just last year what he calls a nano-brewery – that’s something smaller than a micro-brewery – up in Cherry Plain on Bly Hollow Road. The brewery remains up in the woods, but Post wanted a location closer to civilization where he could market his brews.
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Trash To Treasure
submitted by Tammy Osterhout
The Berlin Youth Commission Arts and Recreation program’s theme this summer is “From Trash to Treasure.”
We are collecting plastic containers that are numbered from three and up, except motor oil containers or any other hazardous materials containers. We also need all plastic bottle tops, all sizes and types. Some other items that we can use are styrofoam meat trays, plastic trays, etc – please make sure all items are washed. We will also accept any craft or art supplies you may have and are no longer using – we use yarn, beads, paints, etc.
Please contact Tammy Osterhout at 658-2924 to arrange pick-up or drop off. Please do not just leave items at the Town Hall. I can make arrangements to meet you at the Town Hall on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturday mornings during Anne Maxon’s Town Clerk hours.
Upper 90 Soccer Camp Starts In July
We are looking forward to continuing our Upper 90 Soccer Camp this summer and are hoping that you can once again join us in the fun. This summer’s dates are July 15 through 19 for ages 11-14 and July 22 through the 26th for ages 15-19. The camp will be held at Berlin Elementary from 5:30 to 7:30 pm each day.
If any 11-14 year old wants to come to the second week, they are more than welcome too! The second week will just be a little more complicated than the first, but nothing they can’t handle!
The fee, once again, is $40 per week. If a child is interested in the second week as well as the first, the second week costs only $20. We are attempting to get the money in around July 5.
Email a-willis@hvcc.edu with the following information: name, age, school grade, medical conditions, position and emergency contact and number. Mail checks to Aaron Willis, P.O. Box 474, Stephentown, NY, 12168.
Fatal Accident In Cherry Plain
by David Flint
A Cherry Plain woman lost her life last Thursday night when struck by a car as she walked along Route 22. State Police from the Schodack barracks reported that at approximately 9:15 pm on June 13 a 2005 Chrysler operated by Douglas S. Homiak, age 22 of Berlin, was heading south on Route 22 less than a half mile south of Bly Hollow Road. [Read more…] about Fatal Accident In Cherry Plain
Berlin Town Board Action – Enforcing Peace And Order
by Kieron Kramer
A public hearing on a revision to the Town of Berlin Dog Law, Local Law #2 of 2010, and on a new Dog Ordinance was held at 7 pm on Thursday, June 13, before the regular Town Board meeting. The hearing was well attended and, although it only lasted 15 minutes, included a wide ranging discussion of dog and dog owner behavior in Berlin.
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Berlin Library To Celebrate July 4th
A delicious fundraiser will take place at the Berlin Free Town Library on the Fourth of July – the Library will host the Pie a la Mode Café from 10 am to 1 pm. Donations of pies will be accepted the morning of the parade. The Library Board calls on its members and friends of the Library to donate the yummy treats to eat on the spot or carry out. Stop by the Library lawn before, during or after the parade to enjoy a sweet treat and help support the Library.
Poestenkill Banjo Concert
The Tri-County Banjo Band is coming to the Green in Poestenkill on Tuesday, June 25. The concert will begin at 6:45 pm. Everyone is welcome – bring your lawn chair or blanket. You will be encouraged to sing and dance along. Lemonade and cookies will follow the concert.
Songs from the early 1900s will be played. The members of the band have been playing since 1969 all over our local counties. In the event of rain, we will move into the Town Hall.
Berlin Rescue Squad Café
On Friday, June 21, 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. Please call Stan at 658-0088 or 269-8646 if you have any questions.
Kay ten Kraft
Cherry Plain – Kay ten Kraft, born on July 25, 1951, in Port Jervis, NY, died suddenly at her home in Cherry Plain, NY, on Thursday, June 13, 2013.
Kay was an avid knitter and fiber artist and the proprietor of Sliver Moon Farm. With her exquisitely hand-dyed yarns she was a fixture on the craft fair circuit in the Northeast and a regular member of several knitting circles in the region. She actively volunteered at theater productions and animal clinics.
She is survived by her husband, J. Nicholas Adams, and her three children, Matthew Cahill and partner Monica Bliss of Pittsfield, MA, Rebecca Brody and husband Ben Brody of Southampton, MA, and stepson Jason Adams and partner Hensley Evans of Rosendale, NY. She leaves her beloved granddaughters, Jordan, Rachel, Zoey and Aria Cahill and Kaia Adams, as well as Kay’s “adopted” children, Maggie Pesce and daughter Yzzi and Biffy Cahill. Kay also leaves nieces Jennifer Kraft and husband Michael Leavey of Atlanta, GA, Sarah Kraft and husband Christopher Peterson of Athens, GA, and cousin Sonny Pfundheller and his wife Suzanne and their sons Jason and Jackson of Phoenix, AZ.
Private memorial services will be announced at a later date. Any gifts should be made in Kay’s name to your local animal hospital or food pantry. For further information, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.