Barbara Kennedy, who was accused of animal abuse on social media on false evidence, was not charged with any crimes after an investigation by the Albany County Sheriff found the allegations to be “unfounded.”

Rick Rapp, of Bush Drive, in Berne, gave a presentation to the town board about how poorly recent renovations to his road were despite his warning both the board and the highway superintendent, Randy Bashwinger, about their process. Rapp has a background in construction. 

HILLTOWNS — Cheryl (née Swint) Schmidt “entered into eternal peace on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, at the age of 72,” her family wrote in a tribute.

By unanimous vote, the Westerlo Town Board adopted the comprehensive plan the town had been working on for two years, laying the groundwork for all future zoning and planning decisions, as well as opening the door to grant money the town would otherwise be far from likely to get. 

Hetty Jo Brumbach, Robert Jarvenpa, Berne

Bonnie L. Conklin, Berne

Ken Jones, President, Esperance Historical Society

Joey Martin, Berne  

To the Editor: