Nickie Gladieux, Parade Chair Kiwanis Club of the Helderbergs

The easement restricts development to areas of the property which have already been built on, and development can only result in an overall square footage increase of 25 percent.

Harold Miller brought together people who cared about the Hilltowns — about its history and its future.

Gordon Conklin, Berne

Harold “Hal” Miller died on May 4, 2022, following by just a few months the death of his husband, Ed Davidson.

“Hal had Parkinson’s for a number of years,” his friend, John Williams, wrote in a tribute, “but his health took a dramatic downturn in recent weeks.

In addition to $1 billion invested nationwide by the federal government, New York State Senator Michelle Hinchey announced a $5 million meat processing expansion grant, which aims to empower New York residents to open up meat-processing facilities at a time when farmers are reportedly having trouble finding any.

The Esperance Historical Society is dedicating a Memorial Tree at the Village Commons in honor and memory of those who started the historical society and museum over 50 years ago.

The May 30 ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. at 123 Church St.  Refreshments will follow the dedication.

The farmers’ market, which features a wide variety of vendors from the Hilltowns and beyond, will continue to be held each Wednesday through most of October from 4 until 7 p.m. at the Helderberg Lutheran Church, in Berne. 

Bradley Dietz, Berne