Proposed for BKW tax levy increase



BERNE — As school officials and a committee work to design a budget for the 2008-09 school year, the Berne-Knox-Westerlo School Board was divided this week over setting goals for the plan.

KNOX — Delia "Barney" Palombo sat in the Township Tavern in Knox last Thursday, remembering when she and her husband ran the restaurant that has been a longtime fixture in the community.

Recalled meat dumped at BKW



BERNE — While some local media reported that no questionable beef had been distributed to area schools, the Berne-Knox-Westerlo School District had 32 cases of recalled hamburger.

WESTERLO — As Westerlo’s planning board works on a plan for the town’s future, farmers came to Town Hall last Thursday to hear from an expert on farmland protection.

Group sues to protect farmland



RENSSELAERVILLE — Rensselaerville Farmland Protection, a small group of residents, has sued the town over its new zoning ordinance.

Ousted workers gripe

WESTERLO — As St. Peter’s Hospital is slated to close its Hilltown charity clinic tomorrow, a citizens’ group is cautiously optimistic about acquiring a new doctor.

Westerlo needs new board member

WESTERLO — After winning a seat on the town board last fall, Democratic newcomer Kristen Slaver is stepping down.
"I have resigned from the town board," said Slaver this week. "I have personal reasons for it."

KNOX — As the town board considers siting a cellular tower, the highway superintendent is concerned about new laws on burning and recycling and their effects on the department.