by Alex Brooks
At the Town court session on April 27, Petersburgh Town Justice Paul Montgomery heard arguments from both sides on the question of whether or not Brian O’Donovan’s shaving mill operation at the back of his gravel pit on Church Hollow Road is exempt from Site Plan review.
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Drew Webster Is BCS Salutatorian For 2010
by David Flint
Drew Webster, named Salutatorian for Berlin High School’s Class of 2010, is another scholar-athlete. Drew is a member of the National Honor Society and currently President of the Student Council.
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Cub Scout Pack 911 Pinewood Derby
by Sherry Bowman-Kluck
The atmosphere Saturday afternoon, April 10, was full of children’s excitement and anticipation at the Pinewood Derby. Cub Scout Pack 911 held the double elimination event at the Petersburgh Baptist Church. Car requirements were set prior, and the five dens of the pack including Bear, Wolf, Tiger, Webelos and Webelos II participated. [Read more…] about Cub Scout Pack 911 Pinewood Derby
Cheyenne Seel Brings Home The Gold
Cheyenne Seel recently returned from Owego, NY, where she participated in the STAR (Students Taking Action for Recognition) Events Program at the NYS FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) Meeting. Cheyenne entered and received a Gold rating and will go on to represent New York State at the National STAR Events in July in Chicago. [Read more…] about Cheyenne Seel Brings Home The Gold
Fund Raiser For Kianna
There will be a fund raiser lasagne dinner for Katarina Walters on Friday, May 7, from 6 to 8 pm at the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center. Proceeds from this dinner will assist Katarina in living expenses as she stays near her daughter Kianna Walters McCaughin. [Read more…] about Fund Raiser For Kianna
PVMCC News
There is still seating available for the May Day German Dinner on Saturday, May 1. Come enjoy sauerbraten and dumplings while watching or learning to dance around the Maypole. The cost is $10 per person, $5 for children 10 years and younger. Reservations are requested.
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Petersburgh Town Board Action – Town Needs New Gas Tank
by Alex Brooks
Petersburgh Town Highway Superintendent Ray Harrison said representatives from the State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) have been visiting town highway garages all around the area and inspecting them for compliance with environmental regulations. Their inspection of Petersburgh’s facilities and operations found no violations, but Harrison said, “They want us to remove the in-ground gas tank and put in an above-ground tank.”
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The Berlin Limner
Matthew McKeeby, The Berlin Limner, will be the guest speaker at the April 19 meeting of the Taconic Valley Historical Society. A limner is simply an artist or painter. The term has come to be used specifically in reference to painters in the North American Colonies who worked during the 18th and 19th centuries. Limners once traveled the countryside providing any and all painting services.
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Petersburgh Library News
The Petersburgh Public Library book discussion group will be meeting on Monday, April 12, at 7:30 pm to discuss the book, The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa. New members and one time visitors are welcome to join the discussion. Copies of the book are available at the Library.
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PVMCC News
The Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center is holding a Teen Night on Friday, April 9, from 7 to 9:30 pm. This program will be supervised by Kasson Sauer, and DJ music will be provided by Aaron Willis. There will be complimentary root beer floats for all! The entrance fee is $2. Come hang with your friends, play basketball, air hockey, pool, cards, dance, sing and eat pizza.
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