RENSSELAERVILLE — The future of agricultural districts in the town will be decided directly by residents.
"What the majority wants to do is what we do," said Supervisor Jost Nickelsberg last week.

RENSSELAERVILLE — A town telecommunications committee is working to bring better Internet access, cellular phone reception, and emergency communication to this rural community.

Windmills in the Hills
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HILLTOWNS — John Urrutia used to regularly climb the 100-foot tower of his home’s windmill to service the turbine on top.

EAST BERNE — August 14 marks a century for Elizabeth Griessler.

The second oldest in a family of nine brothers and sisters, she is the only living sibling.

HILLTOWNS — Wind power is moving in the Hilltowns. The Helderbergs are part of groundbreaking research in community wind projects.

EAST BERNE — Nan Stolzenberg, the planner hired to help East Berne create a vision for its future, will present her findings to the public this fall.

KNOX — A 38-year-old Knox man killed himself early Sunday morning in the town park.

WESTERLO — The Helderberg Christian School’s new administrator is excited about her new role within the school and the upcoming school year.

RENSSELAERVILLE — Alden Pierce, the town’s deputy supervisor, was recently appointed the chairman of the zoning board of appeals.

BERNE — A town highway worker is questioning the purchase of a truck he says is too small and also alleging the town supervisor slandered him in an illegal secret meeting.