The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

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

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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 efforts on annual budgets and current problems. As a local taxpayer, I became interested in analyzing the financial condition of the Berlin School District during the capital project referendum late last year. [Read more…] about Letter To The Editor – Concerns With The Finances Of The Berlin Central School District

Letter To The Editor – A Vote Of No Confidence

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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

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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 think a 21st Century community should have to deal with. Probably an “advisory committee” should be established to initiate a search for adequate storage facilities for these Town records.
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Letter To The Editor – Berlin Lumber Purchase – Let’s Move Ahead

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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. [Read more…] about Letter To The Editor – Berlin Lumber Purchase – Let’s Move Ahead

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

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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.  [Read more…] about Letter To The Editor – Berlin Lumber Purchase – Think Of The Future

Letter To The Editor – BCS Bond Proposal Ignores Probable State Cutbacks

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To the Editor:
The elephant in the room regarding the proposed $19 million bond proposal seemed to be missing in much of the discussion to date, this pecuniary pachyderm being the state budget crisis and the almost certain inability of the state to maintain anything resembling its current aid to local districts, no matter what the state officials say in word or letter.
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