Stop NY Fracked Gas Pipeline (SNYFGP) will be at Stephentown Memorial Library’s annual book fair this Saturday, July 18 from 9 am until 3 pm.
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The annual Stephentown Library Book Festival will be held Saturday, July 18 from 9 am to 3 pm. The event will happen rain or shine; most books are inside.
In addition to our usual splendid assortment of books, DVDs, [Read more…] about Stephentown Library News
TVSC U19 Boys Wrap Season In Second Place With Winning Record
submitted by A. Willis
The Taconic Valley Soccer Club’s U19 Boys, coached by Aaron and Shawn Willis, have wrapped up their spring season with an overall record of five wins, four ties, and three losses. This was a [Read more…] about TVSC U19 Boys Wrap Season In Second Place With Winning Record
Berlin Central School graduates Class of 2015
See more about Berlin graduation on the Berlin Central Schools page.
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1980 Graduate Schindler Is Berlin Graduation Speaker
by David Flint
Berlin Central School’s Commencement speaker at Graduation Exercises on Friday was one of their own, and a very successful role model. 1980 graduate Kurt Schindler was president of his class and an avid participant in soccer, basketball, baseball and musical drama. He went on to become a Certified Financial Planner and Instructor of Financial Education at the Banco Popular in Puerto Rico. A proponent of lifelong education, he recently received a PhD in Personal Financial Planning from Kansas State University. [Read more…] about 1980 Graduate Schindler Is Berlin Graduation Speaker
Berlin July 4th Annual Independence Day Parade
For a celebration all about community spirit and tradition, join the festivities as the Berlin July 4th Parade Committee hosts the annual Independence Day Parade, with the theme, “Tall Tales”. The parade is set for Saturday, July 4 at 11 am. [Read more…] about Berlin July 4th Annual Independence Day Parade
Arlie Greene Chosen Grand Marshal Of Berlin 2015 July 4th Parade
by Jean Barber and Luella Osterhout
Arlie Greene, 95, has lived in Berlin his entire life. This Saturday, he will be honored as grand marshal in the Berlin July 4th Parade. Arlie will enjoy the parade from his seat in a 1950 Willys Jeepster Convertible, owned and driven by local resident, John Kellar. The annual parade is set for July 4th at 11 am.
Greene was born in 1919 on the family farm, [Read more…] about Arlie Greene Chosen Grand Marshal Of Berlin 2015 July 4th Parade
Stephentown Historical Society 34th Annual Strawberry Festival
submitted by Bill Zimmerman
The Stephentown Historical Society’s 34th annual Strawberry Festival became one of its most exciting events in recent memory. On Thursday evening SHS members and members of Girl Scout Troop 1752, along with some members of the Youth 2 Youth Berlin group, picked 150 pounds of strawberries in under 90 minutes at the Berry Patch on Route 22. On Friday morning about 18 members and friends hulled nearly 200 pounds of berries in under 3 hours. [Read more…] about Stephentown Historical Society 34th Annual Strawberry Festival
Fireworks For Sale Locally
by David Flint
No, it’s not Virginia or Carolina. Fireworks are now being sold in Stephentown just next to Gardner’s Ice Cream Shoppe. Governor Cuomo signed legislation last November that allows counties and cities outside of New York City to legalize the sale and use of some fireworks such as sparklers, fountains, snappers and poppers. [Read more…] about Fireworks For Sale Locally
Glendouglas Farm Celebrates 250 Years
by David Flint
For 250 years the farm on Osgood Road in Stephentown has been in continuous operation run by descendants of the man who started it – Captain William Douglas. Saturday, June 20 was the culmination of a three-day family reunion and celebration by the community of its oldest farm, now known as the Glendouglas Farm. [Read more…] about Glendouglas Farm Celebrates 250 Years