BERNE — The transportation department at Berne-Knox-Westerlo has a new face. Russ Underwood was recently hired as supervisor of transportation.

BERNE — The leaders of the Berne-Knox-Westerlo School Board hope to forge ahead this year with academics and a building project.

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WESTERLO — Starting this week, residents in the hamlet’s new water district will pay three times as much for water.

RENSSELAERVILLE — The future of agricultural districts in the town will be decided directly by residents.
"What the majority wants to do is what we do," said Supervisor Jost Nickelsberg last week.

RENSSELAERVILLE — A town telecommunications committee is working to bring better Internet access, cellular phone reception, and emergency communication to this rural community.

ALTAMONT — On Tuesday morning, the Altamont Fair was underway.

Windmills in the Hills
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HILLTOWNS — John Urrutia used to regularly climb the 100-foot tower of his home’s windmill to service the turbine on top.

EAST BERNE — August 14 marks a century for Elizabeth Griessler.

The second oldest in a family of nine brothers and sisters, she is the only living sibling.

HILLTOWNS — Wind power is moving in the Hilltowns. The Helderbergs are part of groundbreaking research in community wind projects.