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Berne and Knox see limits in town powers, As citizens push boards for resolutions to repeal the state’s SAFE Act

HILLTOWNS — While Westerlo last month demanded the repeal of the state’s gun-control law with a resolution that won applause and handshakes from citizens, town boards in Knox and Berne this week took more mild positions focused on public input.

$70k grant for New Scotland, Making plans into law

NEW SCOTLAND — After completing a federally funded two-year study in November on how to develop the town’s commercial zones near the intersections of routes 85 and 85A, New Scotland has received a new $70,000 grant from the Capital District Transportation Committee to help make the recommendations into law.

Berne-Knox-Westerlo School Board, still divided on levy increase, seeks trimmings

HILLTOWNS — Three of five Berne-Knox-Westerlo board members voted to look into budget cuts so as not to increase the tax levy on local property owners and to offset the use of reserve funds as they develop next year’s budget.

Laster named principal of Farnsworth Middle School

GUILDERLAND — Michael Laster is coming home — both physically and philosophically.

Laster, who lives in Guilderland, was appointed principal of Farnsworth Middle School on Tuesday night.

He started his career as a middle-school teacher and is currently the high school principal for Greenville.

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