by Thaddeus Flint
“It’s a reality show,” said New Lebanon Town Supervisor Mike Benson at the August Town Board meeting Tuesday night. He was speaking about how Columbia County films all their Board meetings. If New Lebanon were to do the same, it might make for some compelling viewing. [Read more…] about New Lebanon Town Board Action – Unreality Show
Stephentown Landmark To Reopen
by David Flint
The bar known as the Stephentown Hotel has been shut down for some time now, but it’s about to begin a new chapter in its long and storied life. Local residents Jennifer and Tim Austin have purchased the property and plan to reopen it in the fall as the Stephentown Trading Post – sort of a café, a market and a resale and consignment shop all in one. [Read more…] about Stephentown Landmark To Reopen
HFCS Sets Tax Rates
by Alex Brooks
The Hoosick Falls School Board approved an overall tax warrant of $9,153,005, and set tax rates for the upcoming school year at its meeting on August 8. [Read more…] about HFCS Sets Tax Rates
28th Annual Run For The Roses Held Under Blue Skies
by Liz Wagner, Park Naturalist
Brilliant sunshine and cool breezes welcomed runners for the 28th Annual Run for the Roses on Sunday, August 11. A benefit for the local Grafton Community Library, the race had 136 runners participate in the 5k. Their ages ranged from 8 to 72 and all completed the strenuous course. Fifteen youth participated in the Fun Run as well. In addition, a Nature Walk was held to benefit the Courtney Carelli Literacy Foundation, with participants walking around picturesque Shaver Pond.
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Food Sales At The BVFD Carnival
submitted by Stanley Pettibone
During the carnival that the Berlin Fire Company is holding on August 23 and 24 at the Mill Street field, the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department will have hot dogs, hamburgers, hot sausage, corn on the cob and steamed clams for sale on Friday from 5 to 10 pm. On Saturday from 2 to 5 pm there will be a chicken barbecue consisting of half a chicken, coleslaw, dinner roll and a drink; all for the low price of $10. Tickets can be purchased from any Fire Department member or by calling Billy Osterhout at 658-2924. Meals will be available for purchase on the day as well.
Berlin Rescue Squad Food
The Berlin Rescue Squad will be selling delicious blooming onions and awesome fried dough. Either one of these treats can be purchased for $5 apiece. You can’t beat that deal. Come out and support all of your local volunteers.
Town Pool Closing August 16
The Town of Hoosick swimming pool will close for the season on Friday, August 16. The early closing is so the pool can be drained and GPR Systems can begin scanning around it. The scanning will determine the strength and weaknesses of the underground area surrounding the pool. Those results will help define what type of repairs will be needed to preserve the pool for years to come. That step will be followed by cost estimates and a strategy to fund the repairs.
Mennonites Sing To Residents Of Wood Park
Murders Of The Valley
The topic of the August 19 meeting of the Taconic Valley Historical Society will be Murders of the Valley. Sharon Klein, Berlin Town Historian, and Carol Alderman, President of the Taconic Valley Historical Society, will give a presentation on murders that took place in Berlin and Petersburgh during the 1800s. The meeting will be held at the Methodist Church, South Main Street, Berlin, at 7:30 pm. The program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
Open Enrollment At SMA
St. Mary’s Academy is still accepting registration for the 2013-2014 School Year. St. Mary’s offers a Full Day Pre-k program for 3 year olds, 5 days a week with After Care available. In recent NYS Assessment Results reporting, 49% of St. Mary’s students met or exceeded proficiency levels on the ELA assessment compared to 31% statewide and 53% met or exceeded proficiency on the math assessment compared to 31% statewide.
Come discover why small is really big. Call 518-686-4314 today for a tour or email mjdaurio@yahoo.com
Berlin Youth Commission News
submitted by Tammy Osterhout
The Arts and Recreation program proved to be another eventful time for children. They created many projects; some samples are on display in the Town Hall. We would like to thank all who saved plastic containers, bottles, etc. for our use. The children had fun developing new uses for these items, such as desk sets, building blocks, etc.
The program ended on August 26 so we no longer need any more supplies. However, if you wish to continue to save these, we are currently working on more projects for next year. Contact Tammy Osterhout at 658-2924 for pick-up if needed, or things can be dropped off at her home at 20 Park Avenue, Berlin. Please do not drop them off at the Town Hall.
The children really enjoyed our new facilities; we used our new parachute for some outside activities, sidewalk chalk for decorating the sidewalk and entrance way, kickball on the field or just walked around enjoying the weather and sunshine. On the last day we had our annual water balloon fight with a “twist,” the children first played shaving cream tag where they chased each other with handfuls of shaving cream. After the tag and water balloon fight, they enjoyed our annual make your own sundae party and watched the movie “Horton Hears a Who.”
Carnival Ride Wristbands
In other Youth Commission news; the Youth Commission will sponsor 50 all-ride wristbands for Berlin children who wish to attend the Berlin Volunteer Fire Company’s Carnival and Community Day. The wristbands are only good on Friday, August 23, for unlimited rides from 5 to 10 pm. If your child is interested, please call Tammy Osterhout at 658-2924 to sign up. It will be “first come, first serve” and limited to the first 50 participants.