Berlin Middle/High School announces the names of Principal’s List, High Honors,
and Honors students for the Fourth Quarter of the 2015-2016 school year.
Principal’s List is achieved with an average of 93.5 – 100, High Honors with an average of 89.5 – 93.4, and Honors students with an average of 84.5 – 89.4. [Read more…] about Berlin Middle/High School Honor Roll
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Pam Gerstel Is Grand Marshal Of Berlin July 4th Parade
submitted by Jean Barber
The Berlin July 4th Parade Committee has named life-long resident and retired teacher, Pam Gerstel, as 2016 Grand Marshal of the Berlin July 4th Parade to be held on Monday, July 4 at 11 am. [Read more…] about Pam Gerstel Is Grand Marshal Of Berlin July 4th Parade
A Call For Zero Tolerance Of PFOAs At The Berlin Elementary School
By Doug La Rocque
Following ceremonies to honor this year’s retiring personnel and those being granted tenure, the Berlin Central School Board opened last Tuesday’s meeting with public comment and heard an impassioned plea from Petersburgh resident Emily Marpe asking the District to do whatever is necessary to ensure water levels at the Elementary School are PFOA free. [Read more…] about A Call For Zero Tolerance Of PFOAs At The Berlin Elementary School
Berlin Looking Into Solar Power And Sale Of Surplus Equipment
By Doug La Rocque
Does the Town want to consider using some of the land behind the municipal complex along Airport Road for the installation of solar panels? [Read more…] about Berlin Looking Into Solar Power And Sale Of Surplus Equipment
Berlin Planning Board Approves One Subdivision, Discusses Others
By Doug La Rocque
Postponed a month for boundary line clarifications, a proposed subdivision of property owned by Brian Barto and Jack Cline along 14 East Shore Drive was given unanimous approval by the Berlin Planning Board on June 23. [Read more…] about Berlin Planning Board Approves One Subdivision, Discusses Others
The Berlin July 4 Parade Is Almost Here!
Berlin’s 2016 July 4th parade will be held on Monday, July 4, stepping off at 11 am. The theme this year is, “AMERICANA.” We invite you and/or your organization or business to join us in celebrating Independence Day 2016 by participating in our annual parade, the only July 4th parade in Rensselaer County! [Read more…] about The Berlin July 4 Parade Is Almost Here!
BCSD Bus Driver Honored With AAA Safety Award
Berlin Central School District bus driver Mark Primeau was honored by the Hudson Valley chapter of the American Automobile Association (AAA) with their 2016 Safe School Bus Driver Award. [Read more…] about BCSD Bus Driver Honored With AAA Safety Award
Berlin Town Board Action
CSEA And The Town Of Berlin Reach An Agreement For 2016
By Doug La Rocque
The union representing the Town of Berlin’s highway department employees and the Town have signed a memorandum of understanding that provides each employee with a $300 stipend for the year 2016. The Town and the union will continue to work under the current contract, with both parties agreeing to re-open negotiations for a new contract in August. Town Supervisor Rob Jaeger tells The Eastwick Press he thinks it’s a good deal, it gives the employees something for this year while they continue talks on a new contract, and it fits within the Town’s budget. [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board Action
BES Teacher Receives NYS Senate Award For Excellence In Teaching
submitted by Adam Charbonneau
Berlin Central School District congratulates first grade special education teacher Deanna Hansen for earning the NYS Senate Award for Excellence in Teaching. On June 5, a representative from Senator Kathy Marchione’s office visited Berlin Elementary School (BES) to bring the news that Hansen had been chosen for the award. [Read more…] about BES Teacher Receives NYS Senate Award For Excellence In Teaching