The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

New Lebanon Central School

The Demise Of The Union Free School Building Delayed

By

by Thaddeus Flint
The Union Free School building of New Lebanon has had its fate postponed yet once again, this time until August 31.
Bids have already been solicited for the demolition of the structure by the School Board of New Lebanon. The bids were to have been opened and considered at the August 17 meeting of the School Board, however this was put off after New Lebanon Town Supervisor Margaret Robertson appeared before the School Board with a resolution from the Town Board that the Union Free School be considered as a possible site for the Town’s next Town Hall.
[Read more…] about The Demise Of The Union Free School Building Delayed

New Lebanon High School Celebrates Memorial Day

By

by Thaddeus Flint
For Memorial Day this year New Lebanon High School presented its first ever celebration on Friday for the military veterans from New Lebanon.
American Legion Post #1236 and the James E. Callahan Vietnam Veterans Chapter 65 Presented the Colors. The National Anthem was beautifully sung by student Juanita Eaton. Student Meredith Lukas explained the flags used for the ceremony. Student Kyle McHugh explained the history of Memorial Day before the New Lebanon School chorus performed “You Raise Me Up.”
[Read more…] about New Lebanon High School Celebrates Memorial Day

New Lebanon Jr./Sr. High School To Host A Memorial Day Assembly

By

On Friday, May 27, at 9 am, the New Lebanon Jr./Sr. High School will be hosting its first Memorial Day Assembly to honor our servicemen and women and all who gave their lives in defense of our country.
All veterans and current members of any branch of the military are invited to join the American Legion Post #1236 of New Lebanon and the Berkshire Chapter 65 Vietnam Veterans of America in the high school gymnasium as our honored guests. Family and community members are also welcome and encouraged to attend the festivities in memory of our fallen heroes and in celebration of those who serve.

Tigers Hold Off Mountaineers For CHVL Win

By

by Ryan Mosher
The New Lebanon boys basketball team was able to hold off a resilient Berlin team en route to a 70-45 victory on Tuesday night. Despite the Mountaineers’ rough 0-9 start thus far, they showed great improvement from just two weeks ago in the Hoosick Falls Holiday Tournament. Unfortunately for Berlin, those improvements weren’t enough to knock off sharp shooting Mike Gavrity and the Tigers.
[Read more…] about Tigers Hold Off Mountaineers For CHVL Win

Tigers Boys Soccer Tops Berlin Under the Lights

By

by Ryan Mosher
Under the lights of the New Lebanon Central School soccer field, the Tigers boys varsity team hosted rival Berlin on Tuesday night for the second meeting of the teams this season. In the first meeting New Lebanon squeaked out a 1-0 win. The on and off again rain throughout the game added an extra element to the always exciting matchup.
[Read more…] about Tigers Boys Soccer Tops Berlin Under the Lights