The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

Berlin Town Board Highlights

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by Chris Tergliafera
The Department of Health didn’t approve the amended plans for the water tower project that would have removed the booster station on Plank Rd. Removal of the station would have saved the project roughly $297,000. Adding the station back in to the plans will put the project over budget. It’s currently unclear what can be adjusted or how to keep the project under budget. 

The first responder tax exemption was approved via resolution. This would give volunteer firefighters and ambulance company members, as well as un-remarried spouses of volunteers who are killed in the line of duty, a 10% property tax reduction.

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Brunswick Water District Shortfall a Concern

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by Doug La Rocque
Brunswick Water and Sewer Department Superintendent Bill Bradly had some bad news for the Brunswick Town Board at their February meeting on Thursday the 9th. Seems what they are being charged by the City of Troy for metered water usage will be about $32,000 more than what users are estimated to be billed. Supervisor Phil Herrington summed up the feeling of the Board members nicely by saying this is not good. Why the shortfall? Mr. Bradley offered several reasons. Water that runs through hydrants is not measured, as are some other usages. What is troubling, however, is the discovery that an unknown number of people have installed bypass valves on their private meters, meaning some—if not all—of their water usage is not measured and therefore not billed. This has been a problem in the past but now seems to be a bit more prolific.

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East Nassau Board of Trustees Highlights 

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by Denise Wright
The February 8 meeting of the East Nassau Board of Trustees was a busy one, preparing for 2023. 

After approving the payment of the bills and the minutes for the December, January, and public hearing minutes on the code, and enforcement law, during the attorney's report, the Board discussed the New York State Emergency Services exemption bill. The Board focused on providing a 10% tax exemption to thank residents who offer emergency services to the community. This tax exemption provides a 1-10% village exemption for emergency services workers who have between 2 to 5 years of active service in a community. Residents who can get this exemption will have to apply yearly, and the assessor will have to verify the service. Trustee members discussed what criteria the village would like to require. There was some discussion on the length of service needed to get the exemption.

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High School Bowling Sectionals

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Hoosick Falls

Submitted by James Lynch
On Thursday, February 9th, and Monday, February 13th, the Hoosick Falls bowling team traveled to Boulevard Bowl in Schenectady for this year’s Section 2 Bowling Tournament. Bowling as individuals in the Girls’ Tournament, senior Jordyn Wilwol 204-538-1065 and freshman Hailey Bedford 257-546-1030 each received recognition for their bowling. Hailey’s 257 was the top game in Class C, while Jordyn’s 204 was the second highest.

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David A. Berry – Obituary

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Berlin – David A. Berry, 68, of Apopka, Florida, went to be with his Lord God and Savior on January 26th, 2023 following a long battle with cancer and kidney failure. He was born on July 5, 1954 in Jacksonville, Florida. The oldest of four children, he was raised with his close family in Center Berlin, NY. Dynamic in many church and high school activities, he was a Regents Scholar graduate of Berlin Central School, class of 1972. During high school, Dave worked at Sykes Store in Stephentown. [Read more…] about David A. Berry – Obituary

Pending Approval, County to Offer Tax Exemptions

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for Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Company Members

Submitted by the Office of County Executive Steve McLaughlin
Rensselaer County will recognize the service and dedication of volunteer firefighters and ambulance company members by offering a 10 percent county property tax exemption, County Executive Steve McLaughlin and members of the County Legislature announced. The exemption would also support recruitment and retention efforts across the county.

“Rensselaer County owes an enormous debt of gratitude to our emergency services volunteers for their outstanding and valuable service. We can never fully repay that debt, but this exemption will help show our appreciation and support for their work. We also hope this exemption helps efforts to attract more volunteers to our fire and ambulance companies,

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2023 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal

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Submitted by Kevin O’Malley
The Hoosick Falls Saint Patrick’s Day Parade honors its deep-rooted Irish heritage while creating a genuine community connection between young and old, past and present, through a day-long celebration made possible by those who love this town. This year’s Grand Marshal selection is Arthur M. Hyde Jr., also known as Art.  

Art was born in Bennington, VT in 1937, moving to Hoosick Falls at the age of two and graduating from the Walter A. Wood High School in 1955, where he met and married the love of his life Johanna (Maleady). It was right here in Hoosick Falls where he and Johanna raised their large and beloved family of 7 children.

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2023 July 4th Parade Theme 

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Submitted by the Berlin Parade Committee

The Berlin July 4th Parade Committee announced their 2023 theme, Brave Americans. Brave Americans build, protect, serve, and improve our nation every day.

It is not the Westmorelands or the Millers who display true courage, but those in the trenches, on the front lines, who display examples of true American courage.

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Neighborhood Improvement Program

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Submitted by City Council President Carmella R. Mantello
The Troy City Council has announced it will offer the 2023 Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP).

The NIP projects range from neighborhood beautification efforts, gateway projects, public art and public gardens, veterans memorials, handicapped swings, plantings, and other quality of life improvements. The maximum award per project is

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State Route 7 Reopens, Detour Lifted

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Submitted by the NYS DOT
The New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced the reopening of State Route 7 in the Town of Hoosick, Rensselaer County, following an emergency culvert replacement underneath the highway. The DOT and contractor forces have worked around the clock since the emergency closure on January 13 to replace the damaged culvert, which carries overflow water from the Hoosic River, and reopen the road. With the road reopened, the detour that was in place has been removed.

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