KNOX — A bright man, quiet and capable, Daniel A. Driscoll devoted his life to public service.

At its most recent meeting, the planning board voted 3-to-1 to approve the Albany County Sheriff Department’s plan to construct a latticed metal, free standing communications tower.

HILLTOWNS — As a state Supreme Court judge on Monday considers a suit challenging approval in Rensselaerville of a 180-foot tower, Hilltown residents remain divided on the issue.

The reorganization meeting also tapped Lillian Sisson-Chrysler, a board member since 2015, to be the board’s new vice president.

A new solar farm to be built west of the Capital District will be dedicated to meeting the needs of electricity-users  in east central New York.

The child’s tale about stone soup is being played out in Westerlo as people are contributing to a farm that Dennis Peterson is setting up for his autistic children, hoping it will serve others with disabilities as well.

On Thursday, July 14, 2016, after a brief illness, Jerrine M. Osterhout died at home surrounded by her loving family. She was 79. Mrs. Osterhout left behind four children, nine grandchildren, and a happy marriage lasting over 50 years.

Kellice K. Lewthwaite, who raised her children in Voorheesville where she was active in the church and community, died Saturday, July 9, 2016, at Absolut Care of Aurora Park in East Aurora, New York. She was 91.