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Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

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New Permanent Water Source Construction Begins This Spring

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Courtesy of the Office of Governor Kathy Hochul

On Tuesday, March 19th, Governor Kathy Hochul announced construction is starting this spring on a permanent water transmission line to provide a new water source for the Village of Hoosick Falls. The project is part of a 2023 agreement between New York State and Saint-Gobain and Honeywell to implement the new water supply and address perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) contamination from historic industrial operations at the McCaffrey Street facility and other sites in the village. [Read more…] about New Permanent Water Source Construction Begins This Spring

A Letter From the Board of Education President

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Submitted by BCS Communications
The following is a letter from Board of Education President Frank Zwack regarding last week’s Board of Education meeting and the budget development process going forward.

Dear Members of the Berlin CSD School Community,

The Board of Education of the Berlin Central School District has heard, and is responding to the concerns raised by members of our school community at the meeting on March 19th, 2024.

First, and importantly, the recent audit report found [Read more…] about A Letter From the Board of Education President

Town Board Highlights

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by Denise Wright
The Petersburgh Town Board met on March 18th to discuss several upcoming projects in 2024.

After approving the minutes, Supervisor Noeding stated during the meeting that the Petersburgh Rescue Squad notified him that they had updated their communication policy and would not provide the town board with monthly updates. The rescue squad posts the information on its Facebook page. Board members were displeased with this information since the rescue squad gets significant money from the town. The board decided to create a quarterly contract similar to the one used with the PMVCC and library so that the squad could get allocated funds from the town budget. [Read more…] about Town Board Highlights

Town Board Highlights

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by Denise Wright
During the Stephentown Board meeting on March 18th, members and attendees were able to witness a medal presentation to town historian Patricia Flint.

Flint, a town historian since about 2011, received the distinguished Martha Washington Medal from the Empire State Society of the Sons of America. The medal is presented to a woman in recognition of outstanding service to the SAR. Flint, a long-time member of the Fort Crailo chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the Revolution, was honored to receive the award for her genealogical and historical expertise. Supervisor Roder read the proclamation at the meeting and thanked her for her dedication to historic preservation. [Read more…] about Town Board Highlights

Letter to the Editor

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As a former educator and administrator in the Berlin Central School District, I’ve been deeply involved in initiatives aimed at enhancing teaching practices, fostering a progressive school culture, and promoting student success. My experience as Chair of key decision-making teams and liaison to district-wide committees has shown me the critical role of accountable leadership and transparent communication, essential for serving the Berlin community and fulfilling responsibilities to taxpayers. These insights drive my concern about the current lack of transparency and accountability within the [Read more…] about Letter to the Editor

Nancy W. Zimmerman – Obituary

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New Lebanon – Nancy W. (McClave) Zimmerman, 77, of New Lebanon, NY, died March 20th, 2024, at Berkshire Medical Center following complications from a brain injury.

Nancy was born on July 7th, 1946 in Yonkers, NY, to Rowland McClave, Jr. and Elizabeth W. McClave. Raised in Dobbs Ferry, NY, Nancy attended school there until her last two years of high school, which she spent at S Ford Manor, a private English school partly owned by her Aunt Lina. Upon her return to the United States she became a Medical-Surgical Technician at St. John’s Hospital in Yonkers. [Read more…] about Nancy W. Zimmerman – Obituary

McLaughlin Delivers State of the County Address

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Submitted by Rensselaer County
On Tuesday, March 12th, Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin delivered his annual State of the County (SOTC) address for 2024, in the legislative chambers at 99 Troy Road in East Greenbush. McLaughlin began by leading legislators in a moment of silence for Casey Frankoski, who was killed last week in a helicopter crash while patrolling the Texas-Mexico border with the National Guard. [Read more…] about McLaughlin Delivers State of the County Address

CASDA Friends of Education Award

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Submitted by BCS Communications

Berlin Central School District’s (BCSD) Director of Transportation Mrs. Jeaneatte Alderman and Head Mechanic Mr. Rick Wagar will be honored with the Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA) Friends of Education Award.

CASDA presents this award each year to recognize the selfless contributions of individuals who dedicate themselves to serving students and enriching their school communities. [Read more…] about CASDA Friends of Education Award

Mountaineers Take Part in Coral Trade Show

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Submitted by BCS Communications
The 17th Annual New England Frag Farmers Market was the biggest single day coral trade show in the country, and the Berlin Middle High School’s Aquatics Program was one of the participants.

Held at Storrs, Connecticut, on March 2nd, the show featured over 150 exhibitors, including coral and fish vendors, aquatic equipment companies, guest speakers, and workshops.

Students in Mr. Christian’s Marine Biology class, as well as his independent study students, have been growing coral and raising Moon Jellyfish over the last year in preparation for the show. [Read more…] about Mountaineers Take Part in Coral Trade Show