Sunday, April 24, 2016
Berlin News to Know April 15, 2016
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This communication is put together and
distributed on a volunteer basis by resident Corinne Stridsberg simply in an
effort to share information and build community, it is not from the town of Berlin
Please share this with
your Berlin
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for "Berlin Vermont " on facebook
for a constant flow of information. You don't need to be a facebook user
to access it, but if you do use facebook, be sure to "Like" it:
For historical news
look for "Berlin Vermont Memories" on
facebook.
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Below you will find:
HELP NEEDED WITH
PAINTING
LOCAL CHI RUNNING
CLINIC THIS WEEKEND
CANINE DISTEMPER
TARGETS DOGS
UPCOMING MEETINGS
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
SAVE THE DATES
BELSHER & WOOD
CONCERT IN BERLIN
U-32 CONCERTS
BURNING BRUSH
LABELS AND BOX TOPS
WISHING HIM WELL
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HELP
NEEDED WITH PAINTING
Stan Amster on Hill
Street Extension is looking for someone who can paint his little horse barn. It
is in need of painting this summer and has some minor dry rot that needs to be
fixed before that becomes a problem. Contact Stan at samste19@comcast.net
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LOCAL CHI RUNNING CLINIC THIS WEEKEND
LOCAL CHI RUNNING CLINIC THIS WEEKEND
Would you like to run
efficiently and stay injury free while logging your miles?
The Chi Running
Essentials Clinic includes several hours of instruction in a single 1/2 day
course. Certified Chi Running Instructor Sarah Richardson will guide you
through exercises and drills designed to leave you with a clear sense of what
the Chi Running technique feels like in your body. We will not be doing lots of
running (contrary to what you might imagine), so no matter what condition you
are in, have no fear. We will spend time alternating between demonstrations,
fun exercises and technique drills ... the nature of the day will be relaxed,
full and inspiring. You will get lots of personal attention and enjoy a
rich learning experience packed with good information to help you run
injury-free for the rest of your life.
When:
Saturday, April 16th / Time: 8:45am-12:45pm
Where: Berlin Elementary School Gymnasium
Cost: $125 per
individual or $200 for a pair
Pre-Registration
Required Register at:
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CANINE
DISTEMPER TARGETS DOGS
Did you see this
news 4/3/16 on WCAX about the distemper concerns currently in Washington Orange County ? If not, please
take a minute to watch this. Distemper is a concern for dogs and even cats so
make sure their shots are up to date. Stay away from wild animals, especially
if they're acting strangely. Put the Fish & Wildlife / game warden's number
828-1529 in your phone to be able to make a report.
UPCOMING
MEETINGS
Have you ever read Berlin 5:30pm changes to the Charter will be discussed.
Our current charter
can be found on line: http://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/chapter/24APPENDIX/105
The Selectboard meets
April 18th 7pm , while the Development Review Board meets
Tuesday, April 19th 7pm . Both meetings are at the Town office.
Planning Commission
meets Wednesday, April 27th 6pm to continue discussion of the comprehensive revision and
unification of Town of Berlin Zoning
There are openings on
several committees and commissions. Our Town Administrator can give you
more details on these positions, call 223-4405.
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EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
The Earth Day
Celebration on Friday, April 22nd at the Hunger Mountain Co-op has grown.
There are kids activities such as free face painting and a solar powered bouncy
house, along with planting seedlings and meeting salamanders from North Branch Nature Center . The annual book swap
is always fun and there is also a clothing swap. Get your bike tuned-up
by an Onion River Sports mechanic and demo one of their commuter bikes.
Recycle your old cell phones and batteries. Find out about the rest
of the activities and the times at this link: http://hungermountain.coop/OurCommunity/News/tabid/148/entryid/477/community-earth-day-celebration.aspx
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The first Saturday of
May is always Green Up Day - here in Berlin 142 Berlin Mall Road
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Also on May 7th is the
Onion River Sports Bike Swap from 9am - noon down on Langdon Street Montpelier
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If you're traveling
north, at the Williston I-89 North rest area there will be food, drinks
& even dog treats provided by Berlin 4pm . Consider
stopping and making a donation.
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SAVE
THE DATES
Wednesday, May 18th 6pm - More details are coming regarding the annual Berlin
Historical Society Program. Potluck at 6pm and presentation at 7pm .
also
June 18th & 19th
down in Tunbridge, the Vermont History Expo which only takes place on even
years.
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BELSHER
& WOOD CONCERT IN BERLIN
Richard Wood &
Gordon Belsher from Prince Edward Island Berlin 4pm . Reservations
can be made by calling 229-9504. Tickets are $15.
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U-32
CONCERTS
May 25th 7pm U-32 High
School Concert / May 26th 7pm U-32 Middle School Concert
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Road Construction will start this month on US
Route 302 from the Wayside Restaurant extending 1.8 miles to the Knoll
Motel. This project includes resurfacing, new line striping (with changes
to include bike lanes), replacement of the rail crossing by Rubber Bubbles, and
replacing a culvert near Pizza Hut. Signage started going up April 11th
and construction will be starting the week of April 25th. Crews will be
working daytime hours M-F and some Saturdays. The project is expected to be
completed in September.
VTrans is collecting input on the upcoming
lane reconfiguration on the Barre-Montpelier
Road
Please follow the link below to share your thoughts.
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BURNING
BRUSH
Permits are required to burn brush, grass,
leaves and branches at any time there isn't snow on the ground. They're
not required for a campfire for cooking or warming on your own land which is
less than 3 feet in diameter. For a permit call Fire Warden Nick Garbacik
223-2098 8am to 9pm, or Asst. Fire Wardens Joe Staab 223-5531, or Andy Lacasse
229-9504.
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LABELS AND BOX TOPS
Remember that Labels
for Education and Box Tops for Education can be dropped off at either the Town
office or at Berlin Elementary School . The PTNA can
pick merchandise from a catalog for the school for the labels and receive a
check as a result of the Box Tops.
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WISHING
HIM WELL
This was posted on
the Berlin Vermont facebook page on March 29th just a few days after a News
to Know went out however I realize not everyone uses facebook .
Wishing Fred Stone well as he recovers from
a fall. Read in the Berlin Elementary School monthly newsletter (3/29/16 ) that he had a fall
a couple months ago and won't be returning to school. Cards can be sent to: Mr.
Fred Stone, The Lincoln House, 120 Hill Street Barre , VT 05641 .
Mr. Stone taught grades 5, 6, 7, and 8 at theRiverton School . When Berlin
Elementary School (BES) opened in 1969 he taught Physical Education, 5th grade,
and was also a bus driver for many years.
He retired in 1998 after 36 years of teaching. Mr. Stone had been substituting
and supervising football during recess since 1998 at BES.
http://www.berlinschool.org/…/stories/pdfs/Current%20Newsle…
For any of you who missed the WCAX segment May 7, 2015: Super Senior: Fred Stone
http://www.wcax.com/story/29007970/super-senior-fred-stone
Mr. Stone taught grades 5, 6, 7, and 8 at the
http://www.berlinschool.org/…/stories/pdfs/Current%20Newsle…
For any of you who missed the WCAX segment May 7, 2015: Super Senior: Fred Stone
http://www.wcax.com/story/29007970/super-senior-fred-stone
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