BERNE — Jack McEneny's passion for history and his gift for storytelling are well known. He's had the role of county historian and written a history book on Albany, which was republished in 2006.  Jack knows a thing or two when it comes to the stories of our past.

_{Daniel A. Driscoll, Knox Historical Society}

_{Janet Haseley, research chairwoman, Rensselaerville Historical Society}

_{Anita Marrone, Westerlo}

_{Maria Tedeschi, Westerlo}

_{Dawn Jordan, councilwoman, Town of Berne}

_{Amy Lauterbach Pokorny, Knox}

One of the more persistent concerns from residents was on the maintenance of the new, $1.8 million highway garage, so it would last longer.