Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
More Students Taking State Test
By Keith Whitcomb Jr.
Better communication has led to a steep drop in the number of students opting out of taking state tests, say school officials. The tests took place the second week of April. [Read more…] about Berlin School Board
The Great Trailer Court Saga Continues
By Thaddeus Flint
So, here’s something new. Stephentown, at its April 16 Board meeting, provided everyone who wanted one, a copy of the March Board meeting minutes, like they always do. [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board
Shady the Foxhound has been on the hunt for the Annual Berlin Spring Rabies Clinic. [Read more…] about Is It Time For The Berlin Rabies Clinic Yet?
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
By Doug La Rocque
On Wednesday, March 28, the Stephentown Zoning Board of Appeals signed the written decision it made back on March 1, to grant Brian Baker’s appeal of a building permit issued to Tom Hanson to expand an existing trailer park at the corner of Brown Road and Route 22. [Read more…] about Stephentown Will Look At Its 1991 Zoning Promise
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 Doug La Rocque
The Boston area based national convenience store chain officially cut the ribbon on its newly renovated store on Route 22 in Stephentown this past Wednesday, March 28. Cumberland Farms labels it a “Next Generation” store with many new food and beverage options. [Read more…] about Stephentown FD to Benefit From Cumberland Farms Grand Opening
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
Trailer Park Issue Crops Back Up
By Thaddeus Flint
The Stephentown Board meeting last Monday night, March 19, looked like the Town was starting to get back to the calmer days of business-as-usual. [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board
Submitted by Kristin LaPlante
Congratulations to Freling Smith, who has been named the New Lebanon Class of 2018 valedictorian, and Dakota Kubli, who has been named the salutatorian. [Read more…] about New Lebanon CSD Announces Class of 2018 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
