Submitted by David Theriault
The Berlin Parade Committee welcomes entries for floats highlighting American inventors, past, present and future. [Read more…] about “American Inventors” Berlin 4th of July Parade Theme
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Berlin School Board
More Students Taking State Test
By Keith Whitcomb Jr.
Better communication has led to a steep drop in the number of students opting out of taking state tests, say school officials. The tests took place the second week of April. [Read more…] about Berlin School Board
Berlin School Board
Berlin School Budget Tax Hike Stays Under The Tax Cap
By Doug La Rocque and Brittni Russell
At its roundtable meeting last Thursday, April 12, the Berlin Central School District Board of Education voted to accept the proposed budget of 20.5 million dollars, that contains an increase in the tax levy of 1.5 percent. [Read more…] about Berlin School Board
Berlin Town Board
Some PFOA Filter Costs May Be Berlin’s To Bear
By Doug La Rocque
Water District 2 Superintendent Ben Krahforst says the New York State Department of Health has informed him that some of the routine costs of maintaining the PFOA Carbon Filter that the state placed on the district’s wells are the responsibility of the district, and not the state. Any repairs to the system are still covered. [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board
Is It Time For The Berlin Rabies Clinic Yet?
Shady the Foxhound has been on the hunt for the Annual Berlin Spring Rabies Clinic. [Read more…] about Is It Time For The Berlin Rabies Clinic Yet?
Wasaren Girls Basketball All-Star Teams
By Steve Bradley
Emily Erickson of Brittonkill Central School (Tamarac) was named Most Valuable Player of the Wasaren League for the 2017-18 season. [Read more…] about Wasaren Girls Basketball All-Star Teams
Service Learning Project Leads to Head Start Donation
Submitted by Tasha Anderson
Two students within the Applied Technology Education (ATE) class at Berlin High School voluntarily participated in a Service Learning Project to benefit children at the Head Start preschool program in Berlin. [Read more…] about Service Learning Project Leads to Head Start Donation
A Program To Bring Military Tribute Banners To The Taconic Valley
You have seen them in many towns and villages around the Northeast, banners with the name and picture of a past or present member of our country’s armed forces attached to the side of a pole along the main streets. [Read more…] about A Program To Bring Military Tribute Banners To The Taconic Valley
Berlin Chapter FCCLA Members Earn Awards
Submitted by Tasha Anderson
The Berlin Chapter FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) members attended the NYS FCCLA Conference in Syracuse, on March 21 through the 23. At the conference students attended workshops, participated in team building exercises and competed in STAR (Students Taking Action for Recognition) Events. [Read more…] about Berlin Chapter FCCLA Members Earn Awards
A Real Sweet Spot In The Taconic Valley
By Doug La Rocque
One could only be talking about Kent’s Sugar House at 2529 Plank Road in Berlin. Kent Goodermote and his partner Todd Hewitt have been producing some of the best maple syrup to be found for 40 years. [Read more…] about A Real Sweet Spot In The Taconic Valley