The Berlin
Cit itiz ize en
Volume 16, Number 23
Berlin’s Only Hometown Newspaper
www.berlincitizen.com
Report: impact of train service coming to town
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Good eats
By Daniel Jackson The Berlin Citizen
The Federal Train Administration expects improved train service in Berlin to economically revitalize the downtown and alleviate some the state’s future transportation needs. Except for increased noise in the area of Four Rod Road, the FTA expects few adverse environmental impacts in Berlin, according to a report released last month. “Increased human activity (such as pedestrian circulation) associated with a rail station can create a positive economic climate within which businesses want to locate,” Photo by Daniel Jackson
Emma Bell, 6, enjoys a hotdog at the Upbeat Picnic May 31. The annual picnic takes place at Berlin High School, and it features free hotdogs, raffles, vendors and local high school talent. See more pictures on page 17.
See Train, page 9 Photo by Daniel Jackson
A train pulls into the Berlin Station. In the future, trains will travel faster and more often through the town.
Mooreland Hill School
Spotlight on the schools This ongoing series highlights the status of and activities of schools throughout town. Through interviews with administrators, the spotlight gives each of the schools a chance to show what’s new, what’s challenging and what’s great about its people, programs and facility. Look for your school in an upcoming spotlight; this week the focus is on:
By Karen Brancato Special to The Citizen Mooreland Hill School, on Lincoln Street, educates 40 students in grades four through nine. This fall, they will expand to teach Kindergarten through ninth grade. The school expects 55 students. Michael Dooman has worked as headmaster at the school since July 2006.
No stranger to Mooreland Hill, Dooman graduated from the program as a student. He later returned and taught English, Latin and history while coaching baseball, basketball and soccer. Before he became headmaster, Dooman worked as Dean of Students, Director of Studies,
Photo by Karen Brancato
See Mooreland, page 11
Mooreland Hill School is looking to grow and sustain.
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