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Berlin Budget Sets Tax Levy Increase At 2.3%

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by Kieron Kramer
At their regular meeting on Thursday, November 8, the Berlin Town Board voted unanimously, 4-0, to adopt the 2013 budget with a 2.3% tax levy increase. Board Member John Winn was absent having been called to duty by his employer, the State Highway Department. The increase complies with the State mandated 2% tax increase cap which allows for a “tax base growth factor,” based on the inflation rate calculated by the State, and “the tax levy necessary for pension contribution expenditures caused by growth in the [pension] system average… in excess of 2%.” [Read more…] about Berlin Budget Sets Tax Levy Increase At 2.3%

Biotech Company May Provide Up To 300 County Jobs

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by Kieron Kramer
Good news percolated at the Rensselaer County Legislature’s meeting on Tuesday, November 13, because of the happy convergence of State and County Government of both parties and private enterprise. Earlier in the day New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the largest expansion in New York State’s biotech industry this year which will, it is hoped, create as many as 300 new, high paying jobs in the Capital Region. [Read more…] about Biotech Company May Provide Up To 300 County Jobs

Stephentown Memorial Library Re-Dedicated To Veterans

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by David Flint
The Stephentown Memorial Library has “Memorial” in its name because when founded in 1946 it was dedicated to the memory of the military veterans from Stephentown. “Our goal since then has been to serve this community as our service people have served our country,” said Library Board President Sue Brisette Cass at a ceremony on Wednesday, November 7, at which the Library was rededicated to the veterans. [Read more…] about Stephentown Memorial Library Re-Dedicated To Veterans

Forty-Five New Names Added To The Veterans Wall

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submitted by Phil Leonard
The Hoosick Falls Veterans Wall Committee is happy to announce that 45 new veterans names have been added to the wall.  The new names were collected by Phil Leonard and the Historical Society.  A plaque containing the names of the major contributors has been added to the sitting wheel in front of the wall.
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First Girl Born To Local Family In Over 60 Years – Phoebe Jane Ziehm

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submitted by Jessica Ziehm
The Ziehm Family is proud to announce the arrival of Phoebe Jane Ziehm, the first girl born to the family in 63 years.  Born to Stuart and Jessica Ziehm of Buskirk, and her big brother, Franklin, Phoebe arrived on October 17, 2012 at 8:04 am at the Burdett Care Center in Troy.
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Troop 222 Wreath Fundraiser

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Boy Scout Troop 222 out of Petersburgh will be holding a fundraiser selling Christmas Wreaths on Sunday, November 18, at two Stewart’s locations locally. The Scouts will be at the Stewart’s at the corner of Rts. 22 and 7 in Hoosick and at the Stewart’s in Berlin from 9 am to 2 pm. The Scouts from Troop 222 will have an assortment of wreathes starting at $20 each for sale. Orders can also be placed directly with the Scoutmaster, Jim Akers, at 518-728-0352.
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Grafton Library Events

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• Friday, November 16, at 4 pm – Legos at the Library! Come to the Library and build something cool with Legos! (We even have some Star Wars Legos!) Duplo blocks for little ones are also available. All ages are welcome.
• Tuesday, November 20, at 4 pm – Thanksgiving Crafternoon. Come to the Library to make a craft for Thanksgiving. All ages are welcome.
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