ALBANY COUNTY — Claiming a legislative seat for an expansive rural area, Republican Deborah Busch is laying out pointed remarks for her Democratic colleagues while continuing to sound the mantra of no tax increases that she rode into the legislature in 2011.

In a town of 3,400, 500 voters turned out Sept. 1 and overwhelmingly voted down a proposal to repair and replace town buildings.

The special election comes just a few months before a large general election but several years after stalled plans to fix a leaking roof and a weathered highway garage.

KNOX — For the second consecutive race, Democratic Supervisor Michael Hammond is being opposed by a resident saying he has been in the post too long.

KNOX — The town board wants to set a town-wide speed limit of 35 miles per hour, a move Supervisor Michael Hammond said is predicated on safety and has been studied for years.

The change would only apply to town roads that aren’t otherwise posted with a speed limit.

The Class of 2015 had a large percentage of its graduates this year who plan to enter the military.

Timothy Mundell follows two interim superintendents and will lead a district with new principals in both of its buildings.

Noah Tindale stays humble when talking about his victory and talent; he says he gets his motivation from his teammates and from his faith.

A delay in the town's badly needed building projects, though unclear how long, is likely.

One of the more persistent concerns from residents was on the maintenance of the new, $1.8 million highway garage, so it would last longer.