Students, parents, and teachers have returned from Costa Rica and thank everyone who came out to support them by buying pizzas. It was an amazing experience for all. Students learned about sustainable farming and how to use substrate to support gardens when there is a lack of water at E.A.R.T.H. University. [Read more…] about Berlin Students Are Back From Costa Rica
Berlin
Brown’s Brewing Hires New Kitchen Manager For Troy And Hoosick Falls
Brown’s Brewing Company is pleased to introduce Melissa Doney Sheridan, CEC as the new kitchen manager for both the Troy and Hoosick Falls taprooms. Doney Sheridan joins the team at an exciting time in the company’s nearly 25 year history in the region. [Read more…] about Brown’s Brewing Hires New Kitchen Manager For Troy And Hoosick Falls
Opening Day For Taconic Valley Soccer In Berlin
With 142 kids signed up for the Spring and Fall sessions, Taconic Valley Soccer kicked off its 25th plus season this past Saturday at the Berlin Elementary School. Coaches help teach the game to children from pre-K to high school age. [Read more…] about Opening Day For Taconic Valley Soccer In Berlin
A Sure Sign Of Spring
The Berlin Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary held their annual spring plant sales this past week in front of the Old Bank Building and at their Pancake Breakfast. [Read more…] about A Sure Sign Of Spring
A 19.56 Million Dollar Budget Proposal To Go Before The Berlin School District Voters In May
By Doug La Rocque
After several meetings to discuss and make changes to the 2016-17 School Budget proposal set forth by Superintendent Dr. Stephen Young, the full board last Tuesday night gave its unanimous approval to the spending plan that calls for a 0.59% increase in taxes. [Read more…] about A 19.56 Million Dollar Budget Proposal To Go Before The Berlin School District Voters In May
Three Candidates Running For Three Seats In Berlin School Board Election
by Alex Brooks
There will be three candidates on the ballot in the Berlin Central School Board election, running for three open seats. Incumbents Rachel Finney and Jeffrey Paine will be running for re-election. Current School Board member Liz Miller declined to run for re-election, and Sherry Bowman-Kluck will be on the ballot running for that seat.
ASA Seeks Pre-Applications For Farmland Protection Grants
The Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA) is accepting pre-applications from farmers in Washington and Rensselaer counties that wish to apply to the state farmland protection program. Pre-applications are due by Friday, May 13 to ASA’s office. [Read more…] about ASA Seeks Pre-Applications For Farmland Protection Grants
Another Possible Deal For The Former Grafton Elementary School Falls Through
By Doug La Rocque
In the several years since the Berlin School District closed the former Grafton Elementary School, citing declining enrollment and increased operating costs, a parade of potential buyers have come forward with proposals for the property, and none has been able to follow through. [Read more…] about Another Possible Deal For The Former Grafton Elementary School Falls Through
Good Turnout For Berlin Rabies Clinic
Berlin Dog Control Officer Doug Goodermote was all smiles this past Thursday night, as the semiannual rabies clinic in at the Berlin Municipal Complex again had a good turnout. [Read more…] about Good Turnout For Berlin Rabies Clinic
Berlin Town Board Action
Nature Of Planned Expansion Of The Aquafarm Facility Is A Mystery At Berlin Town Board
By Doug La Rocque
In what may be good economic news for Berlin and the Taconic Valley as a whole, the New Jersey based SAFE Holding Company has approached the Planning Board about expanding the scope of its Berlin facility. The company announced last fall that it would be constructing an ecologically sustainable aquafarm facility at the site of the former Seagroatt Roses facility. The plan outlined at that time by the CEO, Michael Pasternak, was for the production of fish and hydroponic lettuce. [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board Action