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Chatham Swimmers To Join Berlin/NewLebanon Team

by Bob Gallucci
At its June 9 Meeting, the New Lebanon School Board approved the merger of its swim team with the Chatham swim team by a 5-0 margin. The New Lebanon swim team has been merged with Berlin for many years, and now the team will be augmented with swimmers from Chaham, assuming the Chatham School Board and the Section 2 ruling body approve it. [Read more…] about New Lebanon School Board Action

New Lebanon CSD Budget Passes With Flying Colors

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by Thaddeus Flint
A $12,554,205 proposed budget for the New Lebanon Central School District 2016-2017 school year passed Tuesday with 149 in favor of the budget. Twelve voters were against the budget which comes with a 0% tax levy and a decrease in spending of .95% over the current budget. [Read more…] about New Lebanon CSD Budget Passes With Flying Colors

Berlin Track Teams Off To Good Start Alex Flowers Sets Berlin Record In Pole Vault

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By Doug La Rocque

With three track meets under their belts, both the Boys and Girls teams can point to a number of accomplishments this season, with several members setting both individual, team and meet records as they go.  [Read more…] about Berlin Track Teams Off To Good Start Alex Flowers Sets Berlin Record In Pole Vault

Two Communities Joining Together To Re-Establish High School Wrestling In The Taconic Valley

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By Doug La Rocque

The Berlin High School’s reentry into the sport of wrestling was a year marked by growing pains.  When the season started with their first scrimmage at Hoosick Falls, they had nearly a full team and high hopes.  By season’s end, they were down to just a few wrestlers, most having dropped out along the way.  Now coach D.J. Connally and supporters are hoping to create a groundswell of support, between the Berlin and New Lebanon communities.  [Read more…] about Two Communities Joining Together To Re-Establish High School Wrestling In The Taconic Valley