By Zach Simeone

RENSSELAERVILLE — Spurred by a group of suspicious residents, state and county officials are investigating the town’s finances.

By Zach Simeone

BERNE — The town took steps last week towards addressing issues both new and old. The new library and senior center is now in the design phase, and the town’s wind moratorium is being re-drafted.

By Zach Simeone

RENSSELAERVILLE — Pearson Road is finally getting a new culvert pipe.

Two Rensselaer men were caught inside a Berne home last Thursday in the midst of a burglary, police say, and they are suspected of upwards of 40 burglaries throughout three counties.

In 2009, bigger town hall, better cell service

KNOX — In the coming year, Knox residents can look forward to a more accessible and expanded town hall and to better cell phone reception, according to the town supervisor.

Albert E. Raymond III puts on black robe

By Zach Simeone

BERNE — One of the town’s two judges has stepped down, but an eager replacement has jumped in to fill his shoes.

By Zach Simeone

WESTERLO — After swearing in its second Republican member in 70 years, the town board got down to business for the New Year on Tuesday, though old wounds were briefly re-opened.

By Zach Simeone

KNOX — For one family in Knox, the year 2008 was one of both loss and redemption.

Jonathan Francis had been arrested and jailed; his father, Pastor Jay Francis, mourned both his son’s arrest and the burning of his Rock Road Church.

By Zach Simeone

BERNE — Baby steps were taken in 2008 towards both merging the town library and senior center and completing the town’s sewer project.