George Van Etten opened his farm to all

KNOX — A hard-working and frugal man, George Van Etten loved farming his land and providing for his family.

After a long illness, he died in his sleep at his Knox home on Aug. 22, 2009. He was 76.

Jury still out: Fate of former judge, Spargo, rests on lawyers’ La Canard luncheon

By Zach Simeone

By Zach Simeone

HILLTOWNS — On Sept. 15, voters will decide which Hilltown candidates get to run on third-party lines in the fall elections.

By Zach Simeone

BERNE — As the town works to build its first municipal sewer system, it has yet to secure the property intended for its wastewater treatment plant.

By Zach Simeone

RENSSELAERVILLE — After being hounded for years by citizen watchdogs at its monthly meetings, the town board is taking steps to examine and correct some mistakes in its inner workings.

KNOX — After accepting eight bids this week, the town board has brought Knox one step closer to a revamped town hall. The project will cost $1,388,447.

Crosier bows out of race

BERNE — Supervisor Kevin Crosier is officially not running for a third term this fall. The Albany County Conservative Party, which endorsed Crosier in the past, will not likely nominate a replacement.

WESTERLO — Edward “Ned” Stevens, a Westerlo resident who has been vocal at town board meetings, was sworn in last week to his new position on the town’s planning board.

By Maggie Gordon