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Search And Rescue Operation In A Remote Section Of Grafton Involves Many Agencies

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By Doug La Rocque
Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Deputies and State Troopers responded in large numbers to a report of a domestic dispute with an assault last Thursday afternoon at a home at 8 Benker School Way.  When they arrived, a woman said she was attacked by 28-year-old Robbie Morrow.  [Read more…] about Search And Rescue Operation In A Remote Section Of Grafton Involves Many Agencies

Duck Derby On The Walloomsac River Raises Funds For St. Mary’s Academy

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The Quack is a three-year old community tradition held at Brown’s Walloomsac Brewery in Hoosick Falls, NY. The duck race is a fundraiser for St. Mary’s Academy, which will be celebrating their 125th Anniversary this summer. [Read more…] about Duck Derby On The Walloomsac River Raises Funds For St. Mary’s Academy

Berlin Town Board Action

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CSEA And The Town Of Berlin Reach An Agreement For 2016

By Doug La Rocque
The union representing the Town of Berlin’s highway department employees and the Town have signed a memorandum of understanding that provides each employee with a $300 stipend for the year 2016.  The Town and the union will continue to work under the current contract, with both parties agreeing to re-open negotiations for a new contract in August.  Town Supervisor Rob Jaeger tells The Eastwick Press he thinks it’s a good deal, it gives the employees something for this year while they continue talks on a new contract, and it fits within the Town’s budget.   [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board Action

New Lebanon School Board Action

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Chatham Swimmers To Join Berlin/NewLebanon Team

by Bob Gallucci
At its June 9 Meeting, the New Lebanon School Board approved the merger of its swim team with the Chatham swim team by a 5-0 margin. The New Lebanon swim team has been merged with Berlin for many years, and now the team will be augmented with swimmers from Chaham, assuming the Chatham School Board and the Section 2 ruling body approve it. [Read more…] about New Lebanon School Board Action

BES Teacher Receives NYS Senate Award For Excellence In Teaching

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submitted by Adam Charbonneau
Berlin Central School District congratulates first grade special education teacher Deanna Hansen for earning the NYS Senate Award for Excellence in Teaching. On June 5, a representative from Senator Kathy Marchione’s office visited Berlin Elementary School (BES) to bring the news that Hansen had been chosen for the award. [Read more…] about BES Teacher Receives NYS Senate Award For Excellence In Teaching

Shaker Museum │ Mount Lebanon To Open June 17 With New Tour, Spaces, And Exhibit

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Shaker Museum | Mount Lebanon opens its doors for the summer season at 10 am on Friday, June 17 at the North Family historic site. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm, Friday through Monday, through October 10. Guided tours will depart from the Wash House every two hours beginning at 10:30 am. [Read more…] about Shaker Museum │ Mount Lebanon To Open June 17 With New Tour, Spaces, And Exhibit