In New York State, it is possible — but reportedly difficult — to reverse a guilty plea prior to sentencing. Andrew R. Gibson had pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide after and was scheduled for sentencing in February, but had to be recaptured by police six months later after he failed to appear for that hearing while out on bail. 

Sue Olivares, Chairperson Knox

Ralph Miller, Berne

Maryellen Gillis, President Helderberg Family and Community Organization

Gudrun Bellerjeau, Knox

Heidemarie Carle, who is set to retire as director of the Rensselaerville Library in November, accepted the position mere months before COVID-19 shut down the library in March of 2020, which she called a “bushelful of lemons” that she and her staff turned into “batches of lemonade.”

Helen Marie Lounsbury, Berne

Samantha Filkins, Debra Filkins, Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company     

Paul Scilipoti, Knox

Particular focus was given by the Westerlo Town Board to salaries and wages in the town clerk’s office which, under the tentative budget, would see a $14,500 jump overall for four employees.