Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
“It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year”
by Amy Modesti
Most remember that magnificent song performed by Andy Williams and composed by George Kyle and Edward Pola, and it certainly defines the holiday season, kicked off in Grafton by the annual Festival of Trees.
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Town Tax Rate Will Go Up Slightly
by Doug La Rocque
Following a uneventful public hearing, the Berlin Town Board voted Thursday, November 12, to approved the 2021 budget, that raises taxes 1.9%, or in real money terms, 48 cents per thousand of assessed valuation.
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Spotted Beetle in Silk
Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) pods are open now revealing seeds hooked to silky tufts.
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School Lunch Problem At BCS
by Doug La Rocque
A proposal to reduce the size of the cafeteria staff at the Berlin Central School, by apparently one person, was questioned at the Tuesday, November 17 School Board meeting by the board’s newest member Derrick Gardner.
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An Attitude of Gratitude
Submitted by Rachel Turetsky
Each month BES Principal Tracy Kent and the school’s Character Education committee choose a mindset theme for the students and staff. November’s mindset at BES was one of gratitude.
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Final Budget For 2021 Approved
by Alex Brooks
The Petersburgh Town Board held a Public Hearing on its budget on Monday, November 16. Tim Church said he didn’t think the Board should be giving itself a raise in these tough times when people are losing their jobs or facing pay cuts. “You should be ashamed of yourselves,” said Church.
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Our Monthly Report From County Executive Steve McLaughlin
Greetings to friends and neighbors in Eastern Rensselaer County. This column is presented to give residents up to date information and a better understanding of issues being dealt with in county government. We hope the fall is going well for everyone.
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Tri State Area FCU President Jim Martinez
“I’m too old for a 30-year mortgage!”
Au contraire my friend. In fact, the conservative side of me says that it may make all the sense in the world to take a 30-year mortgage rather than a 15-year mortgage, regardless of your age.
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NYSPHSAA Postpones Start Date for High Risk Winter Sports
Low and moderate risk sports on schedule to begin November 30
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) has announced the start date for high risk winter sports (basketball, competitive cheer, ice hockey and wrestling) will be moved to January 4, 2021.
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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 […]
