All Are Running Unopposed
by Alex Brooks
The deadline for candidates to submit petitions to be on the ballot for the Village election has passed, and there are no contested seats. [Read more…] about Slate Of Candidates For Village Election Is Set
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All Are Running Unopposed
by Alex Brooks
The deadline for candidates to submit petitions to be on the ballot for the Village election has passed, and there are no contested seats. [Read more…] about Slate Of Candidates For Village Election Is Set
Most Of Grafton Town Highway Trucks Found To Be Uninspected. Issue Dominates Town Board Meeting
By Doug La Rocque
During the public comment section of the Grafton Town Board meeting on Monday night February 13, Highway Department employee Jay Goyer stood up to tell the Board that most of the trucks in the Town’s fleet were out of date on their inspections. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Action
A fire broke out in a unoccupied home located at the intersection of county route 68 and White Creek Road early Thursday morning, February 9. [Read more…] about Many Departments Respond To White Creek Blaze
New Lebanon, NY — New Lebanon CSD has announced the high honor roll and honor roll students for the second quarter of the 2016-17 school year. [Read more…] about New Lebanon CSD Announces 2nd Quarter Honor Rolls
Cottrell Road Bridge “Yellow Flagged”
by Alex Brooks
Hoosick Town Highway Superintendent Bill Shiland said the NYS Department of Transportation inspectors “Yellow Flagged” the Cottrell Road bridge. [Read more…] about Hoosick Town Board Action
By Doug La Rocque
Ahead by 6 points with a minute to play, the Fordians sunk a pair of three point baskets to tie Saturday’s game at 76, and went on to win the contest in overtime 88-85. [Read more…] about Berlin Boys Lose A Heartbreaker To Waterford In Overtime
HF 65 – Spa Catholic 35
Tuesday, February 14 at SC. HF 15-4, L 14-3; SC 6-14, L 3-13. Kelly Pine scorched the nets for 27 points and Loren Thayne hauled in 13 rebounds to lead the Panthers to a big win over the Saints. [Read more…] about Girls Finish Regular Season With Wins
submitted by Dave Theriault
The Berlin July 4th Parade Committee has chosen – Heroes and Legends – for the theme of the 2017 Independence Day Parade. [Read more…] about July 4th Parade Theme Will Be “Heroes And Legends”
by Steve Bradley
The Hoosick Falls Panthers secured the 2016-17 league championship when they defeated the Mechanicville Red Raider Friday evening. The win was the 15th win out of 15 league games and gave HFCS the league title for the fourth year in a row. The Panthers have had at least a piece of the title seven out of the last nine years.
HF 56 – Spa Catholic 37
Tuesday, February 14 at HFCS. HF 17-3, L 16-0; SC 10-10, L 8-8. It was Senior Night for the Panther boys. Seniors Alex Haynes, Aaron Tomczak, Hez Stephenson, Hayden Smith, Jake Restino and Jordan Case played their last regular season game of HFCS basketball. In the game, Hoosick Falls jumped out to a 15-7 first quarter lead and from there led the entire game. The pesky Saints hung in there about 10 to 12 points behind through much of the second and third quarters before dropping back almost 20 points. Guy Milliman scored 16 points, Alex Haynes had 13, Jon Kempf had 11 and Evan McCart dropped in 10. Connor Farrington led the Saints with 14 points. The Hoosick Falls JV won 37-35 in overtime. Junior varsity head coach Chris Fleming had another stellar season with his boys, producing a 15-1 league record and 18-1 overall.
HF 47 – Mechanicville 38
Friday, February 10 at Mechanicville HS. HF 16-3, L 15-0; M O 9-10, L 8-7. The Panthers held Mechanicville to single digit scoring in the second and third quarters to hold a 35-28 end of third quarter lead. Evan McCart scored 16 points to lead the team, Guy Milliman added 14 points.
Sheriff Pat Russo presents an appreciation award from the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office to the Stephentown Fire District #1 for the assistance they provide to the deputies/METs on medical calls. [Read more…] about Stephentown Fire District Recognized For Medical Assistance They Provide
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Courtesy of Rensselaer County The Burdett Birth Center at Samaritan Hospital in Troy will continue operations, with a special announcement recently made by a bi-partisan group of elected officials at the hospital. Burdett Birth Center is the only birth center in Rensselaer County, and elected officials and community leaders had stated opposition to the closure. […]
Courtesy of Rensselaer County Sidewalk Warriors provides help and hope to those experiencing hunger or homelessness in Troy and surrounding areas. Sidewalk Warriors came together recently to welcome a new van that will be a mobile lifeline for many during the coming months in a ribbon cutting organized by the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of […]
Submitted by BCS Communications The development of the Berlin Central School District (BCSD) 2024–2025 budget has been a challenging and emotional process. Interim Superintendent Dr. Maureen Long would like to thank all of you who have actively engaged during the process by attending budget presentations and forums, sharing your perspectives via public comment or by […]
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Submitted by BCS Communications Congratulations to the Berlin Elementary School (BES) Odyssey of the Mind team: Willamina Woodcock, Shayana Peterson, Devlin Maciong-Crimmel, Elizah Harrison, Daniel Hart, and Jacqueline Morstad, along with coaches Mrs. Bersaw, Mrs. Scanlon, and Mrs. Winner. The team won 2nd place in their division for the competition problem posed to them, as […]