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Community Tree Lighting

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All are invited to Stephentown’s fifth annual Community Tree Lighting and Carol Sing-Along to be held at 6 pm on Sunday, December 11 at the Veterans Park. Caroling will be led by Town Supervisor Larry Eckhardt and Edie Beach. Refreshments and socializing will follow at the Town Hall on Grange Hall Road.
The event is organized by the Stephentown Seniors. For more information call Cathy Lawless at 733-6508

Berlin District Has 51 Taps Above The 15 ppb Threshold

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by Thaddeus Flint
Water from the High School/Middle School and the Elementary School in the Berlin School District has tested positive for lead, it was reported at the Tuesday, November 15 School Board meeting.
According the District’s Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, Cyril Grant, 17 of 39 samples from the Elementary School and 34 of 94 samples at the High School/Middle School came back with lead amounts higher than the New York State accepted level of 15 parts per billion (ppb). [Read more…] about Berlin District Has 51 Taps Above The 15 ppb Threshold

Rensselaer County Legislative Action

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By Doug La Rocque
At its November 8 meeting, the Rensselaer County Legislature took action on a variety of topics. One of the most notable was a resolution that requested State review of potential abuse of Medicaid-funded ambulance transport. The legislation states the County has learned from various emergency service providers of “chronic callers,” who while receiving public assistance and Medicaid, call for ambulance transport on numerous occasions for issues that are not life-threatening or serious medical emergencies. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislative Action

Proposed Subdivision Of Land On Madonna Lake Road Gets The Go Ahead From Grafton Planning Board

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By Doug La Rocque
Following a public hearing at which no one spoke, only looked at a map of the sub-division, the Board voted to allow Betsy Dykstra to sell off 5.78 acres of her property to Ray Dufour. He wants to acquire the land to give more protection for his driveway. [Read more…] about Proposed Subdivision Of Land On Madonna Lake Road Gets The Go Ahead From Grafton Planning Board

New Mascot Costume For Berlin Mountaineers

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Berlin Middle/High School recently unveiled a new costume for its mascot, the Mountaineer. The mascot remains the same, however due to years of wear the district felt it was necessary to replace the costume. The students with the mascot are (from left to right): Alyssa Bierwirth, Taylor Meyer, Elysia Mars, and Katie Mellett The updated mascot costume will be making appearances at sports games and other events. Go Mountaineers! Photo courtesy of Meghan Tice, BCS Communications Specialist [Read more…] about New Mascot Costume For Berlin Mountaineers

Taconic Signs Consent Order With DEC, Holding It Responsible For PFOA Contamination In Petersburgh

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NYSDEC Press release
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced November 12 that the State has executed a Consent Order that holds Tonoga Inc., (otherwise known as “Taconic”) legally responsible for addressing the perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) contamination in the Petersburgh area. [Read more…] about Taconic Signs Consent Order With DEC, Holding It Responsible For PFOA Contamination In Petersburgh

Berlin Middle School Dramateers Present Willy Wonka, Jr.

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Friday and Saturday November 18 and 19 the Berlin MS Dramateers will present their production of Willy Wonka, Jr.
The students in grades 6 through 8, led by teachers Karen Day and Leslie Eliashuk, have spent countless hours preparing dance numbers, building and painting sets, learning their lines and their songs, and so much more. [Read more…] about Berlin Middle School Dramateers Present Willy Wonka, Jr.