Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
submitted by Carolyn Barie
Berlin Elementary School 5th Grade students spent a tumultuous two days of music making this past weekend at the Rensselaer County School Music Association’s (RCSMA) All-County Music Festival hosted by Averill Park Central School District. [Read more…] about Berlin Elementary Students Participate In All County Music Festival
By Doug La Rocque
After a tough loss to league leading Germantown and an upset by Hawthorne Valley, the Berlin Boys came out strong this past week blasting by both opponents they faced. [Read more…] about Mountaineer Boys Basketball Gets Back On Track
As part of a “Save a Life” initiative, the Berlin Counseling Team at the Berlin Central School District, Berlin, New York, will host two upcoming Community Information Nights in an effort to open discussion and raise awareness regarding issues such as anxiety, depression and suicide prevention. [Read more…] about Berlin Central School District “Save a Life” Initiative
Sale Of The Former Grafton Elementary School Takes Another Step Forward
By Doug La Rocque
Represented by local surveyor Fred Haley, the Berlin Central School District brought a revised sub division proposal before the Grafton Town Planning Board Monday night. The changes encompassed the guidelines set down by the Planning Board at its December meeting, that all the open land on the property be conveyed to the proposed buyer, not just the parking lot and a buffer around the building. [Read more…] about Grafton Planning Board Action
The Berlin Central School District has begun the process of registering students for the 2016-2017 Pre-K and Kindergarten classes. Students must be legal residents of the school district and reside with a parent or guardian within the school district at the time of registration. [Read more…] about Berlin Central School District Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration For The 2016-2017 School Year
Boys Suffer Heartbreaking Loss, Swim Team Ties Taconic Hills
By Doug La Rocque
Berlin’s Girls High School Basketball team posted a pair of Central Hudson Valley League wins this past week. Wednesday they used a balanced scoring attack to take down Doane Stuart by a 55 to 39 score. Tiffany Foley lead the way with 19 points, Maggie Gordon followed with 15 while Cassie Bentley scored another 12. Berlin coach Fleda Berschwinger described it as “a very good team victory.” The Lady Mountaineers were back on the court the next night against Hawthorne Valley. The Wildcats have struggled all year and their game against Berlin was no different. Berlin led all the way in posting a 50-13 victory. Maggie Gordon led all scorers with 23 points. [Read more…] about A Good Week For Lady Mountaineers Basketball
By Doug La Rocque
Three league wins, albeit one by forfeit, have the Berlin Mountaineers firmly entrenched in second place in the Central Hudson Valley League. The boys started out the week with a tough game against the Eagles of Loudonville Christian. [Read more…] about Berlin Boys In Second Place In CHVL
The Berlin Central School District has begun the process of registering students for the 2016-2017 Pre-K and Kindergarten classes. Students must be legal residents of the school district and reside with a parent or guardian within the school district at the time of registration. [Read more…] about Berlin Central School District Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration For The 2016-2017 School Year
This past weekend saw the Taconic Valley Chapter of the National Honor Society host the first of what they hope will be many events, bringing back Berlin Alumni of all ages for a volleyball and basketball match. [Read more…] about Berlin Alumni vs. Alumni Sports Night
By Doug La Rocque
Senior captain Ryan Shumway led the way for the Mountaineers Boys Basketball team, as they posted a 55 – 40 win over the Fordians of Waterford. [Read more…] about Win Over Waterford Keeps Berlin Boys In Second Place In The CHVL
