The Rau family has farmed on Settles Hill since 1799, valuing the open space and agricultural heritage. A new next-door neighbor, Paul Gait, a world-renowned lacrosse player, has gotten approval from the town to build an office and showroom on his property for the lacrosse equipment he makes elsewhere.

The village explored ways to save the house, and was promised a grant for $25,000 to help, but later found that costs of replacing the roof alone would be almost $39,000.

ALTAMONT — The village is once again planning to host its annual Victorian Holiday celebration. Organized by Altamont Community Tradition, the celebration — on Sunday, Dec. 10, from noon to 5 p.m. — is a family event that attracts visitors from across the Capital Region.

The Altamont Village Board approved Wayde Bush as a new planning board member, following Kevin Clancy’s resignation.

Christopher Beckmann is saving a piece of local agrarian history by making a Civil-War era barn into his home.

Carol DuBrin, Altamont

Children will follow their interests to make discoveries at Annie Cosgrove’s new preschool in Altamont.

ALTAMONT — Jean Conklin turned her Tuesday farewell party at Hungerford Market into a customer-appreciation party since she has decided to keep the bagel shop.

The new pastor at the Altamont reformed Church says, “A church serves not only its members but the greater community around it.”