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Berlin’s 4th of July Parade

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Grand Marshal Announced

This year's Grand Marshal is Bruce Hewitt, a lifelong resident of Berlin. Bruce’s parents, Erskine and Gladys Hewitt, bought the little country store on the corner of Elm Street and Community Avenue from Ferd Hull in 1941. We now know the store as Hewitt's Market. Bruce and his brother, Rodney, spent their early years working in the store with their parents.

Rodney Hewitt (Rod) ran the store for years and now the store is run by his son, Todd Hewitt, and his wife Sheila.

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Business Association Annual Auction

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The Poestenkill Business Association (PBA) will hold our Annual Benefit Auction on Saturday, June 1st, at the Sullivan-Jones VFW Post, Main St/Route 355.

The auction starts at 10 am, with viewing to begin at 9 am. Assorted items such as loads of top soil, crusher run, stone, firewood, and professional services donated by local businesses will be available for bid, along with previously owned but highly sought after household treasures. Each bidder must

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East Nassau Village Board Highlights

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by Denise Wright
The May 8th meeting was busy as the new village mayor, Elisa Martin, navigated through village business.

After the treasurer's report and the April minutes were approved, attorney Joseph Catalano reported that the registration requirements for the ARPA funds had been filed. A property on Dunham Hollow Road has a new purchaser who will also be working on cleaning up the property. Catalano discussed the possibility of amending the accessory structure draft. As Mayor Martin stated, "Do we add new rules, or do we let the rules do what they’re supposed to do?" The board did decide to allow the zoning law to stand at this time until it needs to be amended.

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Burdett Birth Center to Continue Operations

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Courtesy of Rensselaer County
The Burdett Birth Center at Samaritan Hospital in Troy will continue operations, with a special announcement recently made by a bi-partisan group of elected officials at the hospital.

Burdett Birth Center is the only birth center in Rensselaer County, and elected officials and community leaders had stated opposition to the closure. County Executive Steve McLaughlin was among the first to oppose the closure over a year ago.

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Sidewalk Warriors Welcome New Van

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Courtesy of Rensselaer County
Sidewalk Warriors provides help and hope to those experiencing hunger or homelessness in Troy and surrounding areas. Sidewalk Warriors came together recently to welcome a new van that will be a mobile lifeline for many during the coming months in a ribbon cutting organized by the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce.

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Berlin‘s 4th of July Parade Details

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This year’s Fourth of July Parade, the only Fourth of July Parade in Rensselaer County, will again be held in the town of Berlin. The tradition in the Taconic Valley started in 1878, and it has continued in many forms for over 120 years. The theme of this year’s parade is American Road Trip: the wonderful places we love to travel to and visit in the U.S. Floats and displays will reflect these many places.

The parade begins promptly at 11 am (be sure to get there early). It will start at the Berlin Elementary School, follow along Route 22, onto Main Street, and return to the school. Parking will be designated all over town, and there is plenty of sidewalk and curb space to place your chairs and view the parade. Various events will be interspersed throughout town to add to the joy of the day.

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Life as a Civil War Soldier

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On Monday, May 13th, at 7 pm, at the Brunswick Historical Society headquarters, 605 Brunswick Rd, join us as we welcome Michael Marchand, a member of the 125th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment Association. “Private” Marchand, in historic military uniform, will answer questions about the life of a Civil War soldier and will be bringing local history of citizen soldiers, along with display cases of extensive War memorabilia. Light refreshments will be served after the program.

Repair Cafe

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On Saturday, May 18th, from 10 am to 1 pm, the New Lebanon Library, 550 State Route 20, will have a repair cafe. Volunteer repair coaches from ColumbiaNE Repair Cafe will be on hand to fix broken items free of charge. Repairs available at this event include wooden furniture, clocks, lamps, glue repairs, mending clothing and textiles, 3D printing, gardening advice,

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History and Heritage Fair

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Submitted by Joyce Brewer
The Hoosick History and Heritage Fair is back for its 2nd year. This popular event, sponsored by the Friends of the Bennington Battlefield and the Hoosick Township Historical Society, will be held on May 18th, from 10 am to 3 pm at the Hoosick Falls Armory on Church St. Get immersed in our local history and learn about the many interesting historic sites and museums in our locality as well as the activities presented by local historical organizations.

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