BERNE Although Bernes preliminary budget for 2006 is about $270,000 higher than this years budget, it calls for a tax-rate decrease of about 1.3 percent, or about five cents per $1,000 of assessed value.
RENSSELAERVILLE In the only Hilltown where Republicans have historically had a significant presence in the town government, a first-time office-seeker is battling a political veteran to replace the current supervisor.