Founded in 1865, Beertown embodies the innovative, pioneer spirit of its 19th century forefathers. When brewers Rhys Bramblethorpe and Aloysius P. Thompson left New York City, they set out to find land with the purest spring water and most beautiful scenery available upon which to build their new brewery. Though the B&T Brewery is no longer in operation, Beertown remains the ideal location to start a business, raise a family, and follow your dreams. Thank you for visiting, and we hope you’ll stay a while!
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Our Library, Our Lives
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News Highlights:
- Devised theatre company dog & pony dc visits Beertown to research a new play. Follow the link to their website for more information about the show, named after our town.
- Read this important memo from 20th Quinquennial by-laws Ombudsman Edwin Macfarlan on voting procedures for 2013.
- Submissions of artifacts for the 20th Quinquennial Time Capsule Day are now closed. See you at the Quinquennial!
- Support the 20th Quinquennial Time Capsule Day proceedings. As little as $5 helps!
- The Board of Education, in cooperation with the Thompson HS and Praline HS PTAs will be holding a series of town hall meetings about Proposition 6, to be held in both Praline and Beertown. State Representative Lara Pickel-Cooper and Mayor Michael Soch will be moderating a debate over the closing of Thompson High at Thompson High School a month following the Quinquennial ceremony.
- Due to school closings after the unusually heavy snow in January, the Praline-Beertown Consolidated Public Schools will be utilizing the March 1 and June 7 “Emergency Days”. Classes WILL be in attendance on these days. Parent-Teacher Conferences scheduled for March 1 will be rescheduled before and after regular school hours March 5-8. For reference, the School District’s 2012-2013 Calendar can be found here.
- The Department of Public Works will be undertaking a major repaving of Thakiwaki Drive beginning on April 15. Only one lane will be open Monday thru Friday, 8am-3pm. Expected completion is August 10.
- The City of Beertown will observing the following Federal holidays in 2013:
Tuesday, January 1; New Years’ Day
Monday, January 21; Martin Luther King, Jr Day
Monday, February 18; Presidents’ Day
Monday, May 27; Memorial Day
Thursday, July 4; Independence Day
Monday, September 2; Labor Day
Monday, October 14; Columbus Day
Monday November 11; Veterans’ Day
Thursday, November 28; Thanksgiving
Wednesday, December 25; Christmas Day
On these dates, all City offices will be closed, with normal services suspended. Trash pickup will resume the following day, with all pickups taking one day later than usual for the remainder of the week. Friday pickups will take place on Saturday.
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From the Archive: Thompson High School Award-Winning Essay Comparing the Events of ’33 to ’83
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