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Berlin Central School District Board Meeting

January 27, 2022 By Eastwick Press

Contradictory Information

by Chris Tergliafera

At the January 18 regular meeting of the Berlin Central School District Board, Superintendent Joseph Dhara discussed some contradictory information the District has received from the State of New York regarding contact tracing for COVID-19. The State is telling schools they no longer need to contact trace, however they also told districts they need to do their due diligence and notify parents when their child has come in close contact with someone who is infected, which would require contact tracing. The District will look to get some clarification on the matter.

In other COVID-19 news, the number of days required to quarantine after being in close contact with someone who’s tested positive has been reduced from ten to five.

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Filed Under: Berlin, Berlin School Dist., Grafton, Member Exclusive

Four Area Dams Listed by DEC as Unsound

January 6, 2022 By Eastwick Press

Martin Dunham Reservoir Dam

Rating Does Not Mean Failure Is Imminent

by Doug La Rocque

A recent survey of dams around New York State by the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) obtained by The Eastwick Press places three dams in the Town of Grafton and one in the Town of Berlin on their unsound list. The DEC however explains a Condition Rating of Unsound refers to “dams with deficiencies of such a nature that the safety of the dam cannot be assured.” The unsound ratings do not mean that

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Filed Under: Berlin, Grafton, Member Exclusive

Helping for the Holidays

December 9, 2021 By Eastwick Press

Through the generosity of people in the area, the Berlin Community Food Coset provided Thanksgiving dinner boxes to 15 families, cooked a turkey for one family and delivered individual meals to 6 people and couples. The Closet is working on collecting food for Christmas baskets. Hams, yams and cake mixes are needed. Stewart’s gas cards are needed as well. If you know of families that are in need of Christmas food and are not receiving help from another pantry, please contact the United Methodist Church by calling 518-658-2942.

Donations can be left at Taconic Mountain Insurance, with the Berlin Town Clerk or by calling to make arrangements for someone to meet you at the church.

On Saturday, January 15, from 9 to 11 am, the Food Closet will sponsor a free, take out only soup, bread and dessert buffet. Reservations are required, and can be made by calling the church at the number listed above.

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Filed Under: Berlin

Berlin Central School District Board Meeting

November 21, 2021 By Eastwick Press

by Chris Tergliafera

Many who spoke at the regular meeting of the Berlin Central School District Board on November 16 used their time to recognize the career of Mary Grant, who will retire at the end of December, after 37 years with the District. Mrs. Grant began working as a typist in 1984 and worked her way up to become the Board of Education Clerk. Board President Frank Zwack stated that she always made new staff feel [Read more…] about Berlin Central School District Board Meeting

Filed Under: Berlin, Berlin School Dist.

Berlin Library Changes are Coming

November 19, 2021 By Eastwick Press

Submitted by Berlin Free Town Library

Today libraries are faced with the possibility of becoming obsolete if they remain an institution that is only about the borrowing and lending of books. Libraries across the country and the globe are changing their models to stay relevant; they are diversifying. They view themselves as important community centers, but not just a place to borrow a book, conduct research or use a computer.

If there is one thing we have taken away from living through a pandemic, it’s that societies cannot stay healthy when they remain socially isolated. Libraries everywhere are becoming a place where people can gather, in person or remotely, over like interests, participating in activities and programs

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Filed Under: Berlin, Member Exclusive

Cross Country Sectionals

November 11, 2021 By Eastwick Press

Submitted by BCS Communications 

Congratulations to the BNL Cross Country Team on their impressive performance at Sectionals last Friday, November 5. The BNL Girls Cross Country team won the Sectionals race at SPAC with 41 points. Allura Meizinger led the way with an overall second place finish. Elsie Corbett, Sadie Giumarra and Brady Hills had a strong wall finish placing 9, 10 and 11. Ava Noel secured the BNL girls victory by finishing in

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Filed Under: Berlin, Member Exclusive, New Lebanon, Sports Outdoors

New Berlin Ambulance is in Service

October 1, 2021 By Eastwick Press

On Friday morning, October 1, New York State conducted its final inspection and gave the new Berlin Ambulance, operated by Taconic Valley Ambulance, the go ahead. The ambulance was placed in service at midday Friday, and will begin to answer calls [Read more…] about New Berlin Ambulance is in Service

Filed Under: Berlin, Local News, Uncategorized

Berlin

May 9, 2019 By steve bradley

Wellness Fair And 5K Run At BCS

Submitted by Rachel Turetsky

The Wellness Fair and 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 4, brought out many from the Berlin Central School District community in spite of the rain.  The sky-blue 5K shirts on most of the 82 participants brightened up the cloudy day at the Berlin Middle-High School. 

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Filed Under: Berlin, Front Page, Local News, Member Exclusive

Berlin

May 3, 2019 By steve bradley

Doggone, What A Great Listener!

Submitted by Rachel Turetsky

Crosby, a five-year-old Labradoodle, is a therapy dog and along with her trainer Paul Raider, provides a comforting atmosphere for students at Berlin Elementary to practice their reading skills.

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Filed Under: Berlin, Front Page, Grafton, Member Exclusive, Petersburgh, Stephentown

Berlin

May 3, 2019 By steve bradley

Lip Sync For Cancer At BES

Submitted by Rachel Turetsky

Berlin Elementary School’s 7th Annual Lip Sync, on April 18, had over fifty students and also staff performing to a full house at the Middle-High School auditorium.

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Filed Under: Berlin, Front Page, Grafton, Member Exclusive, Petersburgh, Stephentown

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        Brunswick Town Board Highlights

        by Denise Wright The March 13th Brunswick Town Board meeting was filled with conversation and resulted in the passing of two resolutions. During the Building and Codes report, 25 building property inspections and 22 follow-up complaints were reported for the month of February. The State Uniform Code Administration Compliance Report has been prepared. The historian […]

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        Stephentown Board Highlights

        by Denise Wright The Stephentown Board’s St. Patrick’s Day meeting began with a moment of silence to honor former town board member Gerry Robinson. Robinson focused on “improving local service opportunities, protecting Stephentown’s unique rural environment, and increasing local jobs and amenities by encouraging economic development appropriate to the size, atmosphere, and well-being of our […]

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