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What’s for supper? A local Bald Eagle scans the landscape for prey earlier this week. Photo by Christopher Wright[/private]
Berlin
Berlin Town Board Action
Two More Speeding Mishaps On Bly Hollow Road
By Doug La Rocque
Last November the Berlin Town Board petitioned the NYS Department of Transportation for a speed reduction on Bly Hollow Road. At the time the Town cited many drivers traveling at excessive speeds, resulting in numerous accidents over the past few years, two of which were fatal. At the February 11 meeting, resident Doug Goodermote reported there were at least two more incidents of vehicles leaving the road as the result of high rates of speed. No injuries were reported. [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board Action
Wanted: Cancer-Fighting Super Heroes!
The 2016 Bennington County Relay for Life Kick-Off Expo is coming up on Wednesday, February 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Vermon Veteran’s Home, 325 North Street in Bennington. This year’s theme is “Super Heroes,” so come in your best cancer-fighting costime. Prizes will be awarded! [Read more…] about Wanted: Cancer-Fighting Super Heroes!
Lace Up And Run For A Cure
Put Saturday, April 16 on your calendars now for the Fourth Annual “Lace up for a Cure” 5K Run/Walk sponsored by Healers from Here. [Read more…] about Lace Up And Run For A Cure
Berlin Library Strawberries Sell Out Again
Berlin Free Town Library Trustee’s President Rebekah Lamphere and Trustee Lynne Hewitt with some of the containers of hand made chocolate covered strawberries. [Read more…] about Berlin Library Strawberries Sell Out Again
A First Look At Berlin School District Budget
by Alex Brooks
At a “Round Table” meeting of the Berlin School Board on Thursday February 4, Dr. Stephen Young, Superintendent of the Berlin School District, gave the Board and the public a first look at the budget picture for the District. [Read more…] about A First Look At Berlin School District Budget
Berlin Water Pipes Need Replacement
by Doug La Rocque
An isolated water pressure problem was one of the topics of discussion at the Berlin Town Board’s workshop meeting on January 28. Water District 2 Superintendent Winn and Board members traded ideas on how this could be addressed, and the discussion turned to the age of the water mains in the Town, first constructed in the 1930s. [Read more…] about Berlin Water Pipes Need Replacement
Berlin Planning Board Action
A Proposed Sub Division On
Dyken Pond Road In Berlin
By Doug La Rocque
At the Berlin Planning Board’s first meeting of the new year on Thursday, January 28, Board members once again took up a proposal by Albert Hoffman to subdivide his 90 plus acres of land at 68 Dyken Pond Road, giving 2.43 acres to his grandson Andrew Suttie and his wife Nicole. [Read more…] about Berlin Planning Board Action
Girl Scouts Collect 500 Pounds Of Food For Local Food Pantries
Girl Scout Service Unit 154 has been collecting food donations throughout December and January on behalf of the communities’ local food pantries as well as the Berlin Elementary School’s weekend and holiday pantry. Troops contacted community organizations and asked for donations at meetings and placed boxes in public places across the four towns. [Read more…] about Girl Scouts Collect 500 Pounds Of Food For Local Food Pantries
Theme Set For Berlin July 4th Parade
submitted by Dave Theriault
The Berlin July 4th Parade Committee has chosen “Americana” for the theme of the 2016 Independence Day Parade. According to most definitions, the word Americana refers to the history, geography, folklore and cultural heritage of the United States. [Read more…] about Theme Set For Berlin July 4th Parade