‘Political operatives’ can fill out ballots



RENSSELAERVILLE — Following the Conservative Party primary, some of the town’s Conservatives criticized the absentee ballot process, which election officials said this week is legal.

Offending signs snagged in Voorheesville

VOORHEESVILLE — Some campaign signs began showing up in the village before the law allowed.

NEW SCOTLAND – Darrell Duncan is hoping to win his eighth election as the town of New Scotland highway superintendent. Duncan, a Democrat, is running unopposed.

He has held the position for 14 years.

Barone challenges Democratic incumbent Deschenes

NEW SCOTLAND – Penny Barone is hoping to follow in the footsteps of her Aunt Lyn Holmberg. Barone, a Republican, is challenging Diane Deschenes, a Democratic incumbent, for town clerk.

Dems’ incumbent Deschenes challenged by GOP’s Barone

Democratic incumbent Diane Deschenes is being challenged by Republican Penny Barone. The town clerk serves a two-year term and earns an annual salary of $49,499.

Wukitsch says he’s learned on the bench

Brendan O’Shea wants to give back

Newcomer Keenan says he’s always wanted to be a judge

NEW SCOTLAND – Republican Margaret Adkins says that she really enjoys being a town justice, and feels she can make a difference. She is running for re-election in a four-way race for two town justice posts.

NEW SCOTLAND – The race for town judge in New Scotland departs form the norm on several counts this year.

The town has two judges who, in the past, have ran staggered races every two years for four-year terms.