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Petersburgh Fire Department Cindy Harrison Memorial Scholarship

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Applications are now being accepted for the Petersburgh Fire Department Cindy Harrison Scholarship from those continuing their education through either college or vocational training. Current or former Berlin graduates who have overcome obstacles and/or struggled through adversity are eligible.
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Petersburgh Scouts In Camporee

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Boy Scout Troop 222 from Petersburgh will be participating, along with hundreds of other fellow scouts, in the Mahakin District Spring camporee being held May 4 to 6 at the Grafton Lake State Park in Grafton. Troop 222 will be attending the three day event that will include camping, a free carnival midway, a park service project, the annual tug of war, an adult Dutch oven competition and a campfire with skits. The public is invited to enjoy all the scouting adventures and activities. Former and alumni Scouts are encouraged to join the fun. Most activities will occur on Saturday, May 5, from 9 am to 4 pm.

Alice M. Brock

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Petersburgh – Alice M. Brock, 96, of Route 2, Petersburgh, NY, died on Saturday morning, April 21, 2012, at the Hoosick Falls Health Center in Hoosick Falls, NY. Born in Petersburgh on May 5, 1915, and a lifelong resident, she was the daughter of the late Porter and Nellie Jones Crandall. She was the loving wife of the late Claude L. Brock, who died on June 18, 1985. They were married on May 14, 1938
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Petersburgh Town Board Action – April 2012

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by Alex Brooks
Petersburgh Supervisor Siegfried Krahforst said he and Town Highway Superintendent Ray Harrison met with the County Highway Engineer about the project to replace the bridge that carries Broken Wheel Road over the Little Hoosic River. Krahforst said that to keep the project on track it has to be in the works in 2013 and start construction in 2014. If the Town does not keep to this schedule, it will lose the funding. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Town Board Action – April 2012

Letter To The Editor – Shocked By Bond Behavior

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To the Editor:
I am shocked that the Berlin Board of Education did not approve of the Bond.
These people were voted to represent the people of the District. In December, the people residing in the District voted and approved the Bond issue. The BOE should now represent the people and vote to approve the Bond. [Read more…] about Letter To The Editor – Shocked By Bond Behavior