KNOX —  J. David Lee of Knox — whom his family described as “a solitary, kind, quiet man” —  died on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020. He was 81.

He was born in Auburn, New York to the late H. Patricia and Stanley Lee. The family later moved to the Schenectady area, eventually settling in Duanesburg.

A handful of Rensselaerville residents requested that the town board condemn display of the Confederate battle flag, a popular conservative symbol intertwined with racism, but the resolution that will be introduced next month seems unlikely to go through. 

Berne Republican Party Chairman and Highway Superintendent Randy Bashwinger has been elected chairman of the Albany County GOP following his success in establishing Republican-backed candidates in elected Hilltown positions. Westerlo’s GOP chairwoman, Lisa DeGroff, was elected to serve as the county GOP’s secretary. 

Ralph Miller, Berne

Berne-Knox-Westerlo’s high- and moderate-risk sports — like volleyball, soccer, and football — have been postponed until March and will be played through April.

The month of August was very busy for Helderberg Ambulance. There were 44 calls in August, which is 20 percent more than last year. There have been 286 calls since January.

A new cell site on the sheriff’s tower in Berne brings 4G LTE and Band 14 access to first responders and AT&T subscribers in the town.