Tara Murphy, Knox Town Clerk

RENSSELAERVILLE —  Endorsement by three parties, no opponent, and a temporary appointment to the board makes John Dolce the proverbial shoo-in for a town board seat come Nov. 8.

Eric Kuck, who is enrolled as a Democrat, was appointed by the board last December. His name will remain on the ballot on the Unify Knox party line. 

Something old is new again in Berne.

Also  at the June meeting, Sheriff Craig Apple presented a roadside sign promoting awareness of bicyclists and walkers who share the road with cars.

A few months into his term, Kevin McGrath cited "personal reasons" for leaving the Rensselaerville town council.

The board had unanimously passed proposals in previous meetings without much discussion or investigation.

New Scotland Councilman Daniel Mackay starts a new job next week as executive director for the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation.

Highway Superintendent Kenneth Guyer said residents should not be uncomfortable in their own parks, after a dog attack in April highlighted loose leash laws.

Police knocked on doors in the Rensselaerville hamlet last month after a councilman called and complained about cars parked on the street. The response from residents was called a "small uproar" by the sheriff.