An Immodest Proposal

by John Leahy, the Jonathan Swift of Grafton
The Berlin Central School District wants to close the Grafton school and bus the Grafton kids down to the crumbling Berlin school building to save money for the district taxpayers. Saving money will be important, especially as the loss of a local school will probably have a strong [...]

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Letter To The Editor – Delicious, Delightful, Delectable

To the Editor:
The Valentine Party for Seniors and guests given by the Cookie Monster Catering, run by Dianne Mosher at the Berlin High School was wonderful! From the chocolate hearts to the strawberry or blueberry shortcake, it was a palate’s delight.

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Letter To The Editor – Concerns With The Finances Of The Berlin Central School District

To the Editor:
As a banker with over 20 years of experience, I’ve spent my career analyzing financial statements and business plans of companies and non-profit organizations. My professional experience tells me savvy, financially stable organizations tend to plan for their long term financial futures, while less sophisticated and less disciplined organizations tend to focus their [...]

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Letter To The Editor – A Vote Of No Confidence

To the Editor:
On December 8 the community members of the Berlin Central School District voted against funding the building plan put forth by the District administration and the Board of Education. The overwhelming NO vote was not due solely to the difficult economic times we are all experiencing, as our interim Superintendent has suggested.

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Letter To The Editor – The Need For Office Space Still Exists

To the editor:
Apparently the Town of Berlin is in dire need of adequate office space. I understand that inclusive of Ann Maxon’s basement, all important Town records are now stored within 580 sq. feet of storage area. In many instances our vital records are now vulnerable to water damage, mold, etc. Gosh, not what I [...]

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Letter To The Editor – Not Just A Tree

To the Editor:
“And so this is Christmas.”
Five years ago my husband was diagnosed with a lethal and horrible cancer, pancreatic cancer. The odds of living longer than one year with this disease is almost unheard of.

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Letter To The Editor – Berlin Lumber Purchase – No, Not Now!

To the Editor:
For those who have decided for or against, there is nothing that can be said that will be mind changing. For those of you on the fence?

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Letter To The Editor – Berlin Lumber Purchase – Let’s Move Ahead

To the Editor:
As a Berlin resident of 30 years, I am proud of the recent direction our community has taken under the guidance of our Town Supervisor and our Town Board. Rob Jaeger has really pulled things together and set us on the correct path leading into the future.

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Letter To The Editor – Berlin Lumber Purchase – Think Of The Future

Dear Editor,
In regards to the article  – “Berlin at the Crossroads” I would like to comment on a few things.
I am in favor of purchasing the Berlin Lumber property.  Buying this property would be a great investment for both the Berlin and Cherry Plain communities. 

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Letter To The Editor – BCSD 19.7 Million Dollar Referendum

To the Editor:
Many BCS District residents may be wondering why I did not vote for this referendum. First, I would like to point out that I, too, want what is best for our children and the taxpayers. The problem is that there are no easy answers here.

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