GUILDERLAND — The Guilderland school board is considering its next steps, following a failed capital-construction project referendum on Oct. 16.

A majority of absentee ballots added to the Democratic candidate’s column opposing Ken Saddlemire for a seat on the Knox council.

WESTERLO — Town officials in Westerlo hoped for a big turnout Tuesday that would ratify their plan to borrow $887,000 to renovate the former school building that now serves as the town hall.

At its Tuesday meeting, the town board — over strenuous objections — authorized the expenditure of up to $887,000 and added a bond issue to the Nov. 8 ballot.

The action authorizes spending  $60,000 to cover engineering fees for completing and modifying as needed the draft renovation plan, and for preparing estimates.

The public response has been mixed in the wake of Berne's purchase of 358 acres of land, with the hope to generate revenue and jobs from it as a destination. Despite some backlash and petitions, the town's supervisor has touted the decision as one most residents are excited about.