BERNE — The Berne-Knox-Westerlo administration has moved away from its two-tier budget strategy, and amidst an outpouring of public interest, introduced a $19.7-million budget draft Monday.

KNOX — Sap is expected flow on Palm Sunday, so that’s when the Helderberg Kiwanis Club will host its Maple Festival.

BERNE — The Berne-Knox-Westerlo administration developed two budget plans — tier 1 and tier 2 — as means of coping with drastic state-aid cuts.

BERNE — By putting their talents on display, the Hilltowns Players hope to raise money for the Community Caregivers this weekend in their annual entertainment showcase.

BERNE — Despite the lack of a roof, the Rudy Stempel Family Sawmill is once again open for business after the building had caved in under one of the heaviest snowfalls in recent history.

WESTERLO — The town board has agreed to hold a special election this May on the purchase of the Westerlo School from the Berne-Knox-Westerlo School District.