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.

BERNE — The Berne Library is moving.

RENSSELAERVILLE — The town board used an idea from a losing candidate for supervisor and decided against a moratorium on major subdivisions and certain developments.

KNOX — The town may consider passing a law to quell noise and dust caused by gatherings of all-terrain-vehicle riders.

BERNE — As the town board voted last week to form the Berne Sewer District, some residents continue to find fault with the town’s plans for their hamlet.