Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
By Doug La Rocque
Though much talked about throughout the Taconic Valley, the auction of 12 pieces of property drew very little interest when it came time for the auctioneer to start his famous call. [Read more…] about Not Much Interest In Berlin Property Auction
It just gets bigger every year it seems, the Annual Bark and Brew held Saturday September 17 at GLSP. [Read more…] about Grafton Lakes State Park Goes To The Dogs, At Least For One Day, At Bark And Brew Festival
By Doug La Rocque
“The PFOA issue has disrupted the lives of many residents in Hoosick Falls and Petersburgh, and these residents need some measure of relief and attention.” It was with these words that Rensselaer County Legislative Chairman Stan Brownell introduced three resolutions at last Wednesday night’s legislative meeting. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislature Approves Three Resolutions About The PFOA Crisis
By Doug La Rocque
Earlier in the season the Doane Stuart Thunder Chickens (yes, Thunder Chickens) were identified by Berlin Coach Art Schmich as one of the teams he thought might provide their toughest league competition. [Read more…] about Berlin Boys’ Soccer Becoming An Offensive Juggernaut While Their Keepers Post A Pair Of Shutouts
Submitted by Meghan Tice
Entering a new school can be tough, but there are two mentoring programs at Berlin Middle/High School that aim to help students with transitions between elementary, middle, and high school. [Read more…] about Student Mentoring Programs At Berlin Middle/High School
The September meeting of the Taconic Valley Historical Society of Petersburgh and Berlin will be on the Cottage Industries of the Taconic Valley. Everyone is invited to bring stories and pictures to share of the in-home family businesses that their parents, grandparents or great-grandparents ran to make that extra income for the family. The meeting will be held Monday, September 19 at 7:30 pm, Berlin First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 15 North Main St., Berlin and is open to the public free of charge. You do not have to be a member to attend. Refreshments will be served.
Join us for a Fire Department tradition on Saturday September 17 at the Stephentown Fire Hall at 35 Grange Hall Road. [Read more…] about Stephentown Water Polo; Stephentown Firemans Muster
By Doug La Rocque
The Annual New Lebanon High School Soccer Tournament was the highlight of this past week for both the Boys and Girls teams, with each squad finishing in third place. [Read more…] about An Up And Down Week For Berlin Soccer Teams
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Chapman of North Hoosick are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Chapman, to Lawrence William Hanley. [Read more…] about Chapman Engaged To Hanley
By Doug La Rocque
It was just two weeks ago that Berlin Town Supervisor Rob Jaeger reported to the Town Board that at an informal meeting held with the NYS Departments of Environmental Conservation and Health, the State had offered to put a carbon filtration system on the District 2 water supply to serve all its users, not just Berlin Elementary School. [Read more…] about NYS DEC Plans For Filtration Of Berlin Water Uncertain
