A $9.4 million federal grant, to be spent over six years, will bring mental-health services to the rural Hilltowns and to two other resource centers in Albany County — one in the city and the other in the suburbs.

KNOX—Building on the success of their farmers’ market, the Friends of the Helderbergs are working on a more ambitious plan to stimulate the Hilltown economy and support local business owners, craftspeople, and farmers.

WESTERLO — As Westerlo’s new water system comes closer to completion, the town hopes a state grant will help cover the costs of bringing the water to low-income residents.

and Holly Grosch

THOMPSONS LAKE — Kenneth E. Radley, 44, a self-employed home-repair man was arrested last month by the Albany County Sheriff’s Department for molesting two girls ages 11 and 12, at the Thompson’s Lake State Park campground.

Every bit helps, says John Conklin.
"No donation is too small," he says as he talks about an Oct. 2 golf tournament he’s organizing to raise funds for April Porter who is fighting cancer.

KNOX—Complaints of noise from a property on Thompson’s Lake Road are motivating the town to investigate.

RENSSELAERVILLE—A resident is suing Rensselaerville, charging that the highway superintendent is stymieing his attempts to acquire records on town projects.

KNOX — Linda M. Heath showed the same qualities as a wife and mother that she did as town clerk and councilwoman.