By Doug La Rocque
Nestled in since 1941 at the corner of Elm and Community Avenue in Berlin is Hewitt’s Market. [Read more…] about Shopping At Hewitts Market Is Like Taking A Step Back In Time
Berlin
Berlin School Board Action
Special Education In The District To Be Reviewed
Town Tax Rate Per thousand
Berlin $ 58.23
Grafton $ 189.24
Petersburgh $ 26.83
Poestenkill $ 63.03
Stephentown $ 16.19
School Superintendent Dr. Stephen Young told the board the district is at full staffing except for one position, that of Director of Pupil Services. One of the duties associated with this position is watching over the needs of the special education program. [Read more…] about Berlin School Board Action
Checking Out The Solar Eclipse At Berlin High School
Students and teachers gathered in the high school cafeteria this past Monday for a little food and a little solar viewing. [Read more…] about Checking Out The Solar Eclipse At Berlin High School
Berlin Town Board Action
Effort To Change A Portion Of The 1988 Land Use Regulations Is Still A Work In Progress
By Doug La Rocque
At the July Planning Board meeting, the issue of whether a public hearing is necessary for that Board to approve a minor lot line adjustment between two parties was again raised by surveyor Fred Haley. [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board Action
The Fashionistas Try Photography
The Fashionistas 4-H club got some tips on taking great pictures for our photography project from expert photographer Vanessa Lewis. [Read more…] about The Fashionistas Try Photography
Doree Cox Memorial Bench Placed In Poestenkill Community Forest
The life of Doree Cox was celebrated and honored by friends and family at the Poestenkill Forest this month. [Read more…] about Doree Cox Memorial Bench Placed In Poestenkill Community Forest
In Search Of The Wild Apple To Create Unique Blends Of Hard Cider
By Doug La Rocque
Driving by his weekend residence on East Hollow Road in Petersburgh, you would never know that is where Seth Jones makes some of the most unique blends of hard cider, very popular in a number of New York City restaurants and eateries, and soon he hopes, for sale as well around Eastern New York State. [Read more…] about In Search Of The Wild Apple To Create Unique Blends Of Hard Cider
Berlin’s Watipi Building Has New Owners
Submitted by Commander Chris Lecce
It’s been a long time coming but through the efforts of the Post membership and Berlin’s Town Officials it has become a reality…Berlin’s historic train station (Watipi Building) is officially the property of The American Legion Taconic Valley Post 937. [Read more…] about Berlin’s Watipi Building Has New Owners
The Conservation Fund Buys 23,000 Acres Of Forestland In New York, Vermont And Massachusetts
Purchase Provides Time For Implementation Of Permanent Conservation Strategies That Support Local Timber Economy And Recreational Access
The Conservation Fund announced August 1 its purchase of 23,053 acres of working forestland in New York, Vermont and Massachusetts. [Read more…] about The Conservation Fund Buys 23,000 Acres Of Forestland In New York, Vermont And Massachusetts
Mitsui Building Continues To Disappear
The demolition and removal of the Oak Mitsui building on lower First Street progresses more each working day. The building is completely down with the exception of one small wall. [Read more…] about Mitsui Building Continues To Disappear