BERNE — Thanks to a state aid figure that’s higher than it’s been in years, the increase in taxes for the Berne-Knox-Westerlo School District’s proposed budget is lower than it’s been in years.

By Michelle O’Riley

WESTERLO — On Tuesday evening, the town board heard a request to revise current policy for overtime pay for town employees.

Music Man:
"Something Special" in the Hilltowns

BERNE — The Berne-Knox-Westerlo High School is putting on a classic and much-loved musical this weekend.

BERNE — When Gerald Cross makes a stop with the Helderberg Ambulance Squad, he said, nine times out of ten, he knows the person he’s picking up.

BERNE — Thomas Spargo, a state Supreme Court judge and Berne resident, should be removed from the bench, said the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct last week.

KNOX — After more than two decades on the job, Knox’s assessor is stepping down.

The town board accepted Whanda Shedina’s resignation at a meeting last week. Shedina asked to retire at the end of the month.

KNOX — Brett Pulliam was surprised when he was asked to join the Knox Planning Board.
"I don’t know why they wanted me," he said. "They asked me."

By Michelle O’Riley

WESTERLO — Westerlo residents and leaders are eager for the state to pass legislation concerning tax-exempt properties.

BERNE — Frank Rinaldi offered "tough love" to the Berne-Knox-Westerlo School District, said its superintendent, Steven Schrade.

ALTAMONT — By the summer, residents of two local areas could have access to high-speed wireless Internet.