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Soul Fire Farm Awarded $50,000 Grant
by Doug La Rocque
Blue Shield of Northeastern New York’s Blue Fund has announced $150,000 in grants to support three major health-based projects across the Capital Region, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a profound impact on non-profit organizations.
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Happy New Year!
After the dramatic rain storm on Christmas eve and day, the area received a light snow on Christmas night.
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Marine Biology Study Making Waves
Submitted by Rachel Turetsky
Berlin Central School Communications Department
Mr. Matthew Christian’s unique Marine Biology program—one of only two in New York State—has been put on the map again.
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Black Belt Promotions
Submitted by Sensi Bob Fish
On Saturday December 19, I had the honor and privilege of promoting seven people to various degrees of Black Belt.
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Clapp Resigns As Water Superintendent
by Alex Brooks
Petersburgh Supervisor Dennis Smith has alerted The Eastwick Press that Leonard Clapp, who has been serving as Superintendent for the Petersburgh Water District, has resigned from the post, effective immediately.
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Meeting Looks to the Future
by Michelle Van Horn
Transfer Station
Councilmember Bill Jennings reports that 10 extra households have purchased Transfer Station permits this year to date jumping from 350 to 360 permits sold in 2020.
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Petersburgh No Longer Shares Berlin Transfer Station
by Alex Brooks
Supervisor Dennis Smith said there are no negotiations going on about renewing the contract for Petersburgh to use the Berlin transfer station.
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Legislative Monetary Donation To The Stephentown FD Rescue Squad
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Ashby Named To Assembly Leadership Position
Receives Important Committee Assignment As Well
Assemblyman Jake Ashby of Castleton was recently appointed Vice Chairman of the Assembly Republican Conference by Assembly Republican Leader Will Barclay.
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A Great Success Once Again
The 2020 Holiday Match program has raised over $1.88 million for local children’s organizations.
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by Denise Wright The March 13th Brunswick Town Board meeting was filled with conversation and resulted in the passing of two resolutions. During the Building and Codes report, 25 building property inspections and 22 follow-up complaints were reported for the month of February. The State Uniform Code Administration Compliance Report has been prepared. The historian […]
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by Denise Wright The Stephentown Board’s St. Patrick’s Day meeting began with a moment of silence to honor former town board member Gerry Robinson. Robinson focused on “improving local service opportunities, protecting Stephentown’s unique rural environment, and increasing local jobs and amenities by encouraging economic development appropriate to the size, atmosphere, and well-being of our […]
Submitted by BCSD Communications The Berlin Central School District Board of Education selected Mr. Kenneth Rizzo to be its next superintendent of schools, effective July 1st. Mr. Rizzo was unanimously appointed by the board at its meeting on March 6th. You must be logged in to view this article.
Hoosick Falls CSD Indoor Track Submitted by HFCSD Communications The Wildcats put forth a great effort at the New York State Indoor Track Championships on March 8th. The girls 4×400, consisting of Emma Waugh, Mihaly Blake, Ava Salvsevold, and Erin Conety, had a huge upset in their race. Going in as the underdogs, the girls […]
Brunswick CSD Submitted by Brunswick CSD Communications Brunswick CSD is proud to announce its winter Scholar Athlete sports teams for the 2024-2025 season. The school fielded seven varsity teams, including Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Boys Wrestling, Competitive Cheerleading, Unified Bowling, Boys Indoor Track, and Girls Indoor Track. In addition to the exciting lineup of winter […]