Editorials

Berne is adrift in uncharted waters, state oversight is needed

The citizens of Berne have been denied the chance for a public hearing on the budget for which they will be taxed. Their voices cannot be heard to shape their own future.

Letters to the Editor

From the editor: Cindy Pollard kept the home fires burning for all of us

Like the sun on a cold November day, Cindy Pollard’s warmth was sustaining.

Her Main Street thrift shop and later the Altamont café she owned with her husband, Jack, were places the community could gather. Everyone was welcome.

Perspective on the Berne budget

Maureen Abbott, East Berne

TAs collect toys for needy children

Christine Govin, Unit President, Guilderland Teaching Assistants

Supervisor Palow: Hold a town meeting immediately!

Jeff Marden, Peggy Christman, Berne Democratic Committee

GFD had a great open house

Mark Metro, Guilderland

Polite and cheerful trick-or-treaters

Barbara Mower, Altamont

A vile hate-filled anti-semitic letter

Steve Rider, Guilderland

Mrs. Claus is looking forward to seeing everyone!

Shirley Unser, Member, New Salem Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary

Vote as if the future of our world and our democracy depends on it

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Much has been made of three major newspapers in our country — the Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, and USA Today — announcing they would not endorse candidates.

The Altamont Enterprise has never endorsed candidates. Why not? We don’t see ourselves as an elite force that can guide our readers to make the right choice.

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