The Berne supervisor said his vote against the moratorium was symbolic to say that the town needs to move forward on enacting a law to allow for industrial solar arrays, while a councilwoman writing such a law said it needs time and consideration.

Property on West Woodstock Road was cited on Jan. 28, after previous building inspectors had also cited the property owners for violations in both 2012 and 2017.

We urge the board to hold a special election so that people can elect their leader directly.

The Albany County Civil Service is now reviewing the dismissal of three Knox transfer station workers, and had issued a decision that at least two shouldn’t have been fired before rescinding it, town officials said.

The Berne Town Board decided in a split vote to reinstate the positions of liaisons a little over a month after the supervisor decided to do away with the posts.

The building has been used by police, emergency medical service responders, firefighters, and blood-drive workers.

Chance Townsend said he has not had enough hours to do his job properly, though several town board members disagree.