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Berlin Food Closet Needs Help

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Given the economy, the Berlin Community Food Closet continues to see a dramatic increase of people needing food and financial support for electric and fuel bills but lacks the funds to support the increasing need.
If you are able and would like to donate to this very worthy cause, please contact Matthew Olson at 658-2868 or feel free to send a check to the Berlin Community Food Closet, P.O. Box 284, Berlin, NY 12022. Any dollar amount is greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance for your generous support.

Great Ball Of Fire!

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At a training drill last Saturday at the Stephentown Muster Field Firefighters from a number of area fire departments cool down a burning propane tank simulator under the direction of Paraco Gas Director of Safety Operations Michael DiGiorgio. (David Flint photo)
At a training drill last Saturday at the Stephentown Muster Field Firefighters from a number of area fire departments cool down a burning propane tank simulator under the direction of Paraco Gas Director of Safety Operations Michael DiGiorgio. (David Flint photo)

Stephentown Fire Department Hosts Paraco Propane Drill
by David Flint
It was 47 years ago that a propane truck went out of control on the Plank Road hill and caused the great Berlin fire. On July 25, the anniversary date, many people in this area still stop and recall the day with a shudder.
The disaster has left residents, and especially firefighters in Berlin and surrounding towns, with a healthy respect for the potential hazards of propane.
Stephentown Fire Chief Rich Burgess was pleased last week to be able to host a three-day emergency response and safety training program on dealing with propane leaks and fires. [Read more…] about Great Ball Of Fire!

A Hoosick Tradition: The Annual Karen McGovern Volleyball Tournament

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by Bea Peterson
The 10th Annual Karen McGovern Volleyball Tournament will be held on Saturday, September 5 at The Sand Bar, 21 Lyman St in Hoosick Falls. This all day event and fund raiser celebrates the life of Karen McGovern and raises thousands of dollars each fall. The funds are used to support individuals and families currently dealing with catastrophic illnesses in Hoosick and the surrounding areas.
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Congressman Murphy Visits The Area On Labor Day Weekend

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Congressman Scott Murphy (NY-20) will attend a series of events across the Eastwick Area on Labor Day weekend.
Chatham
Congressman Murphy will visit the Columbia County Fair at the Columbia County Fairgrounds in Chatham at 1 pm on Saturday, September 5.
Petersburgh
The Congressman will hold a Congress-On-Your-Corner with citizens and local officials in Petersburgh at the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center, 71 Main Street, at 11:30 am on Monday, September 7.
Schaghticoke
Congressman Murphy will visit the Rensselaer County Fair in Schaghticoke at 2 pm on Monday, September 7.