BERNE — A sixteen-year-old’s wish was granted this week when he got to meet his favorite author.

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RENSSELAERVILLE — The new supervisor hit the ground running at his first regular town board meeting and the town came out to watch him.

BERNE—Following the trend set by other towns, Berne will start charging for out-of-towners to reserve the pavilion in the town park.

GUILDERLAND — Steven Zorn is learning about the Spanish-American War and he’s learning fast, because he’s going to have to teach the war to millions of TV viewers.

EAST BERNE — A fire destroyed an East Berne store Friday night, leaving the hamlet without its convenience store and gas station.

KNOX — The town board selected Amy Pokorny as a member of the zoning board a week-and-a-half after her appointment was delayed to consider other candidates.

NEW SCOTLAND—A popular outdoor destination in New Scotland will be 10 percent larger after an acquisition.

ALTAMONT — An Altamont Police officer has been suspended in response to a complaint of harassment.

KNOX — The town appointed and swore in officers at its reorganizational meeting Sunday morning.

ALTAMONT — The village took a step closer to creating a comprehensive land-use plan this week by hiring a planner.