Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
Submitted by Tasha Anderson
Two students within the Applied Technology Education (ATE) class at Berlin High School voluntarily participated in a Service Learning Project to benefit children at the Head Start preschool program in Berlin. [Read more…] about Service Learning Project Leads to Head Start Donation
An earlier article indicated that the sixth annual band concert would be held at Hoosick Falls Central School. There has been a change of plans!! [Read more…] about Change Of Venue For Hoosick Falls Combined Band Concert
By Alex Brooks
Petersburgh Supervisor Alan Webster sent a letter to NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos on April 3 asking that DEC consider including a study of potential alternative water sources, free of PFOA, for Petersburgh, as they have done for the Village of Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Seeks Investigation of Alternative Water Source
Submitted by Tasha Anderson
The Berlin Chapter FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) members attended the NYS FCCLA Conference in Syracuse, on March 21 through the 23. At the conference students attended workshops, participated in team building exercises and competed in STAR (Students Taking Action for Recognition) Events. [Read more…] about Berlin Chapter FCCLA Members Earn Awards
By Amy Modesti
It was a beautiful afternoon to celebrate the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ on Sunday as local residents attended the 16th Annual Easter Cantata held at the Petersburg Baptist Church. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Baptist Church Hosts 16th Annual Easter Cantata
Mental Health And Computer Ed In The Proposed Budget
By Keith Whitcomb Jr.
The mental health needs, and computer education needs of students aren’t being met, says the Berlin School District Superintendent. [Read more…] about Berlin CSD Board of Education
Looking For A Feasibility Study
By Doug La Rocque
Petersburgh resident Heinz Noeding, who sits on both the Petersburgh Water District Committee and a citizens panel that is monitoring the PFOA situation, presented the Town Board with a letter at the Monday, March 19 meeting, that he intends to send to the NYS Department of Conservation (DEC). [Read more…] about Petersburgh Town Board
Hundreds of people of all ages lined the streets of downtown Hoosick Falls to enjoy the 27th Annual St. Patrick’s Day parade on Saturday. [Read more…] about ‘Twas A Great Day For The Wearing Of The Green
Board, Residents Looking For PFOA Information
By Keith Whitcomb Jr.
The Village Board of Trustees and residents want information on pollution testing much faster than they’re currently getting it. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Village Board
Capital Project Vote Postponed
By Alex Brooks
At its regular monthly meeting on March 15, the Hoosick Falls School Board decided to postpone holding another vote on the District’s proposed capital project until some time in the next school year because there is too much anger, uncertainty, and stress in the community coming from the revaluation. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Central School District
