Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
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 Tune Travelers journeyed to the “Fabulous Fifties” at the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center on June 19. Vocalists Maeghan DiMaggio, Lindsay Cave, Ingrid Schaaphok, Leonard Cave and Andrew Hanerfeld belted out one hit after another in a show that lasted over two hours. [Read more…] about Tune Travelers Get A Big Turnout
by Bea Peterson
Like a long sleeping benevolent dragon, the old St. Mary’s Academy is slowly lifting its head, spreading its imaginary wings and coming back to life. That new life is being created by Capital District entrepreneur and realtor Jasen Von Guinness. [Read more…] about New Life For An Old Building
Partnering with the New York State Parks, the Hoosic Rivershed Watershed Association (HooRWA) is offering an opportunity to experience the history of this pivotal site, [Read more…] about New York State Parks And HooRWA Present Historic Interpretation At The Bennington Battlefield
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!
Some of St. Mary’s Academy’s Academy third grade class were able to visit the Apple Store at Crossgates after completing a long unit studying various countries. [Read more…] about SMA Social Studies Unit Culminates In Trip To Apple Store
by Alex Brooks
The Board of Education and the Hoosick Falls Teachers Association (HFTA), who have been negotiating a contract renewal for about a year, have reached an agreement, and it has been approved by a formal vote of both the Board of Education and the Teachers Association. [Read more…] about Board of Education Approves Five Year Agreement With Hoosick Falls Teachers Association
by Bea Peterson
At noon on Saturday, June 20, the Weir Reynolds Community Pool reopened with an official ribbon cutting ceremony. Hoosick Town Supervisor Mark Surdam welcomed the large crowd that turned out for the event. He thanked everyone involved in the restoration of the beautiful pool, especially Richard Laberge and other members of The Laberge Group and the William L. Watson Co., that rebuilt the pool. [Read more…] about Weir-Reynolds Community Pool Ready For The Next 50 Years
