The Berne Town Board reappointed Cheryl Baitsholts as the town’s dog-control officer, 4 to 1, but Baitsholts will reject the offer, she wrote in a letter to the Enterprise editor. 

A Facebook post by Westerlo Betty Filkins, wife of Westerlo Councilman Richard Filkins, incorrectly alleging that the town’s draft comprehensive plan would forbid motorized trails within the town has been shared more than 100 times, whipping the public into a misinformed frenzy and exemplifying the occasionally toxic effect social media has on local government.

Lonne Blodgett, Berne

Joel Willsey, Berne Town Board

Westerlo Deputy Supervisor Matthew Kryzak, who is leading the town in the absence of a supervisor, said the change will save the town money and does not relate to concerns about the old legal firm’s performance. 

Amy Lauterbach Pokorny, Discover the Hilltowns Tour, Helderberg Hilltowns Association

Joel Willsey, 
Berne Town Board

After a year-long hiatus as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Schoharie Valley Singers are proud to begin rehearsals for their 43rd concert season entitled, “Bright Morning Stars.” Rehearsals will begin on Tuesday, Aug. 24, and will be held at the Latter Day Saints Church in Central Bridge at 141 Church St.

Heat waves have profound effects on farm animals. The Enterprise spoke with two farmers to learn how they managed their livestock during last week’s heat wave, and whether they’re making any changes in preparation for a warmer Earth.