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Training Cars Needed

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The Petersburgh Fire Department is in need of junk cars to use for extrication training. Murray Saunders has agreed to pick them up for the Department and store them until they are used. People interested in donating a junk car can contact him directly at 658-3002 or contact Chief Seel at 658-3325. Your tax deductible donation could provide essential training that could save a life.

Petersburgh Library News – Improve Your Garden

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Gardening from the ground up will be the topic of discussion at the Petersburgh Public Library on Wednesday, May 25, at 7:30 pm.  Everyone is invited to join us to learn more about gardening from preparing the soil to harvesting your crops.  Michael and Kolin Buzerak will be sharing their knowledge and answering your questions to help you improve your home garden.

Heartfelt Goodbyes For Berlin And Stephentown Families

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by Kieron Kramer
At one point during the Rensselaer County Legislature’s presentation period on Tuesday evening Chairman of the Legislature Martin Reid of West Sand Lake said, “This was quite a winter, and it seems like we’ve lost an awful lot of friends.” The Legislature’s presentation period is an act of community where Rensselaer County citizens are recognized for their achievements, commended for selfless acts and memorialized for a life well spent. [Read more…] about Heartfelt Goodbyes For Berlin And Stephentown Families

Meetings On The Uses Of The Rensselaer Plateau

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The Rensselaer Plateau Alliance, New York Forest Owners Association (Capital District Chapter), Trout Unlimited (Home Waters) and the Black River Raiders are hosting two meetings about the places that matter most to the people of the Rensselaer Plateau. Participants will be asked to identify activities, values and areas that are important using maps and small group conversations. [Read more…] about Meetings On The Uses Of The Rensselaer Plateau

Petersburgh Fire Dept. Installation

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by Alex Brooks
The Petersburgh Fire Department celebrated 70 years of service at its Annual Installation Dinner on April 30. The Fire Department was first organized in 1921 soon after fire hydrants were installed in the hamlet of Petersburgh, but it had limited equipment and only covered the water district where the hydrants were. In 1941 it was expanded to cover the whole town, and it bought a truck and built a firehouse. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Fire Dept. Installation

Berlin Transfer Station Fees Change

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Attention Berlin and Petersburgh residents. Due to new environmental regulations there have been some changes in the fees to dispose of materials at the Berlin Transfer Station. The changes are –  computer monitors will cost $6 or three tickets. All televisions will cost $10 or five tickets. Propane tanks will cost $2 or 1 ticket.
Fluorescent, incandescent and flood lamps can be dropped for free. Computers, VCRs, microwaves and small appliances, etc. can now be dropped for free. A list of disposal costs is available from the Berlin Town Clerk and the Petersburgh Town Clerk and on the Berlin Town website (http://berlin-ny.us/).

Petersburgh Rod and Gun Club Annual Turkey Shoot

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The Petersburgh Rod and Gun Club annual turkey shoots will be held on May 15 and May 22  (rain date June 5 ) at the Petersburgh Rod and Gun Club on Scriven Road.  The event starts at noon. Spend an afternoon filled with fun, food (hot dogs, hamburgers, homemade pies) and raffles, just to mention a few. Families are encouraged. We will also be holding our summer long 50/50 raffle.  Remember shotguns and rifles only (no 10 gauge  shotguns). Hope to see you there! If you have questions, call 283-4890.