The dam was found to be leaking in 2018 due to a broken pipe, but there were problems finding a vendor so the issue was tabled by the Rensselaerville Town Board at the time. Now, the leak appears to be getting worse, says Ed Csukas, who chairs Rensselaerville’s water and sewer advisory committee. “It’s getting close to being urgent,” he said, “but hopefully not an emergency.”

Joseph M. Sciancalepore, of Freehold, was charged with burglary and assault, among other crimes, after, police say, he entered a Westerlo residence while armed with a knife. 

The town had discovered that health benefits for retirees were being paid without authorization, necessitating a resolution to that effect. In addition to formalizing an existing practice, it also adjusts the way benefits work for employees hired after Jan. 1, 2024. 

Lisa DeGroff, Member, Westerlo Hometown Heroes Committee

Knox implemented a year-long moratorium last April to give itself room to get a handle on existing projects and establish a more forward-looking perspective. 

Joel Willsey, East Berne

JB Houle, East Berne

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will help Rensselaerville and three other Albany County municipalities with water source protection by providing free consultation on matters of funding, data interpretation, plan development, and more.  

Alexander R. Chauvot, Secretary, and the entire James Wyatt Spencer Memorial Scholarship Fund Committee

The Rensselaerville Town Board is considering reducing the number of polling sites in the town from three to one to cut costs. A public hearing on the issue is scheduled for Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m.