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The Full Tilt Boogie Music Festival In Pownal, Vermont Will Rock The Region On August 22

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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

Jimino: County Kicks Off Summer Food Program

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Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino recently announced the start of the County’s Summer Food Program, which is a collaborative effort by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the New York State Education Department, and Rensselaer County that provides the opportunity for children under the age of eighteen to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. Rensselaer County has sponsored the program since 1974.

“A well balanced diet is crucial to the health of every child and this program ensures that the youth of our community who depend on their schools for their nutrition have access to well balanced meals throughout the summer,” stated Jimino. [Read more…] about Jimino: County Kicks Off Summer Food Program

Grafton Town Board Action

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by Alex Brooks

Friends Of Dyken Pond Seek Grant Application Support

A resolution of support for a grant application sought by the Friends of Dyken Pond was again on the Grafton Town Board’s agenda this month. Last month the matter was referred to the Planning Board for an advisory opinion after some residents spoke against it. The Planning Board recommended that the Town Board support the grant application. Nick Conrad, Secretary of the Friends, said supporting the grant application was an opportunity [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Action

TVSC U19 Boys Wrap Season In Second Place With Winning Record

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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

1980 Graduate Schindler Is Berlin Graduation Speaker

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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