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Vol. 12 News From Your Town Government Winter 2006

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FROM THE SUPERVISOR

MARK HUTH HONORED

WARNER’S LAKE HISTORY

HILLTOWNS COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER

LOOK OUT FOR SALAMANDERS

HILLTOWN FAMILY CENTER

COMMUNITY CPR CLASS

TRANSFER STATION

TRANSFER STATION
HOURS OF OPERATION

SERVICES AVAILABLE
AT THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE

WIRELESS TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

ASSESSORS NOTES

ALBANY COUNTY RABIES CLINIC

USEFUL GOVERNMENTAL PHONE #’S
AND ADDRESSES

THE NEW YORK STATE
LIBRARY ASSOCIATION LOBBY DAY

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

THACHER NATURE
CENTER

FIVE RIVERS WINTER PROGRAM

YOUTH PROGRAM ACTIVITIES

ECUMENICAL LENTEN SERVICES

SNOW TUBING!
FEBRUARY 17TH

FROM THE SUPERVISOR

As we welcome the new year of 2006, the town board and I are getting ready to start planning for a new town hall and/or library. As you know, our 150 year old town hall and library building is in need of updates. Old wiring, lack of insulation and critical space shortage make this a very important project. To begin this project, we will seek input from town residents on their thoughts for this large undertaking. We will be exploring what residents want to see in a town hall and library, which will assist us in the various aspects of planning for a new facility.

We are also in the process of improving the Town Park by adding a well for drinking water, new bathrooms and a small kitchen for residents to use for family events.

The Town of Berne and Albany County are working together to secure a grant from Hudson Valley Greenway for a farm trail map. This map will include Hilltown farms, shops and local producers; and will help to promote our agricultural economy. Promoting small businesses and agriculture will aid in keeping Berne and the Hilltowns rural. If you would like to be listed on the map, please call Town Hall at 872-1448. ~~Kevin Crosier

WARNER’S LAKE HISTORY
Submitted by Will Osterhout
   The first settlers on Warner’s Lake were Christopher Warner and his brother Johannes, who built a log cabin in 1765. Eventually, they also built the original farmhouse, which is still owned by their descendants. The large hickory trees there were grown from hickory nuts brought from Europe, hence the name Hickory Grove Farm.
     In 1899, Henry Binns purchased the whole south end of the lake from Sussana Gallup, widow of Moses Gallup, who was the first to provide a swimming area with picnic tables. Henry Binns eventually built cabins for rent. At this time the farm was known as Binn’s Landing or Pine Grove. In the 1920’s the grove was sold to Mr. Pitcher and it became known as Pitcher’s Camp. Mr. Pitcher then sold his lakefront property to the Roberts family from Ravena, and the property was known as Roberts Grove for the next 28 years. The property changed hands a few more times, to owners George Vunck (1946), John and Teresa Cocca (1950), and Dave and Betty O’Hanlon (1955). The property was finally purchased by Mary and Patricia O’Hanlon in 1987 and is maintained as their private residence.
     In 1906, Mr. George Tompkins built a large home at the north end of the lake on land purchased from the Warner Family. He ran his “Lakeview Cottage” as a boarding house for many years. Mr. Tompkins owned a small covered boat called the “Sarah E,” which was brought from New York City to Altamont by train. The launch was then delivered to the cottage by Mr. Warner’s wagon. Mr. Tompkins gave people rides around the lake for 10 cents. In 1950 the property was sold to Karl and Hilde Zwicklbauer and became a popular German-American restaurant. In 1976 the restaurant was purchased by Reinhold and Adelheid Scholz, who sold it to the present owner, John Pleat.
     In the early 1900’s, Jay and Lydia Engle built Engle’s Fur Trading Post on the east side of the lake. Jay was a rather eccentric character known for his tall tales and the bear he kept as a pet. This property is now owned by the Osterhouts, who purchased it in 1970.
     From around 1900 until the mid 1970’s a girls’ camp known as Orinsekwa operated on the west shore of the lake. In later years the property expanded to become a co-ed camp known as Orinsekwa-Sonnekwa.
     During the 1930’s Arthur Warner sold camp lots along the east shore. From 1946-1950 many of the rental camps on the south end were sold to private owners. A large portion of the west shore remains undeveloped.
     From the 1940’s through the 1970’s, Warner’s Lake was a very popular tourist area with three public beaches, three boat launches and many camps for rent. At present, the lake community is mostly private residences, with only one restaurant and one boat launch remaining.
     Learn more about Warner’s Lake and surrounding areas in a book entitled Life Along the Way on Route 43 soon to become available at local libraries.

MARK HUTH HONORED

On January 1, 2006, retiring Councilman Mark Huth was presented with a resolution recognizing his more than 20 years service to the Town. He was commended for his diligence and leadership in initiating and pursuing the creation of the Town’s first sewer district and was praised for his quiet firmness, deep integrity and tireless dedication to the Town.

BROADBAND INTERNET SERVICE

     Acting on a request by Jim Cook, a Berne resident and business operator, the Berne Town Board has begun to explore the potential for the expansion of high speed internet service or “broadband” beyond the limited areas in the town where it is available.
     Presently in Berne, high-speed service is only available in tandem with Time Warner cable television, in the more built up areas of the town. A lower speed version can be provided via satellite receiver. Slower service is also available as “dialup” on any wired phone in town and the future potential exists for Verison to expand DSL high speed service in town.
      Much like “farm to market roads” which allowed rural populations to connect to the greater world economy and culture, broadband expansion would serve to increase the educational, economic, and social opportunities available to town residents, and the broader hilltown area.
     In his latest book, The World Is Flat, available at the Berne library, Tom Friedman of the NY Times, points out the leveling effect of high speed internet. One of his examples is a woman in Utah, - who while working from home- provides reservation and information service for the airline Jet Blue. An expanded broadband network would enable residents of a rural town such as Berne to join the “flat”, or equal-access world, without leaving the hills. The potential for economic growth with a very light footprint, in a rural community is obvious. The online auction site Ebay claims that over 400,000 individuals world wide make all or part of their income from that site. The opportunities appear limitless.
      Students attending the Berne-Knox-Westerlo school are provided with a great deal of high speed access to the world wide web. Not all students, however, have the option of broadband at home, nor do the many home-schooled students residing in town. The educational value of broadband service was brought home (no pun) to me while searching out information for this article. A basic Yahoo search led me to the MIT World web site. At the site I was given the opportunity, at no cost, to hear live or pre-recorded classroom lectures at the Mass. Institute of Technology-A “WOW” moment. Shortly, I was listening to and seeing, while sitting in my living room, a lecture by the same Tom Friedman who wrote The World is Flat. The educational opportunities also appear limitless.
      Good, bad, or indifferent, we now live in a world where almost any particle of information that exists is available through broadband. While many people may decide to pass on the opportunity to connect to the internet, those who could make economic or educational use of enhanced broadband service should be provided with the infrastructure if possible.
      The Town Board is seeking input on this topic, and it would be greatly appreciated if residents who would like to assist in the exploration process, or provide information, contact us at the Berne Town Hall, in person, or call 872- 1448 to leave your name and a call back number.

~Joe Golden~

Berne Town Board

TRANSFER STATION

Our new transfer station was officially opened on January 7, 2006. The ribbon cutting ceremony was led by Assembly member Jack McEneny, who was responsible for the town’s award of a $50,000 legislative grant for its construction. Many thanks to all the hard working people who made this transfer station possible; especially to Joel Willsey, the Berne Highway Department, Lamont Engineers, Valley Equipment and John Bergen. Landscaping is still slated for the spring along with some touch-up work; however, the new transfer station is officially open and ready for business.

Transfer Station Tips:

· Please don’t throw garbage or bags into co-mingling bins. It is important to keep co-mingled items clean.

· Try to back in because it will be easier to unload garbage, and then drive straight out to leave.

· Having solid waste and recycling ready in organized groups will make a more efficient trip to the transfer station for everyone.

· Cardboard is now being baled, so please leave it by the cardboard baler.

Many great ideas have been received from residents on how to reduce our waste stream. Hopefully, some of them will be implemented when the weather permits.

TRANSFER STATION
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday….. 4 PM to 8 PM
Wednesday….noon to 8 PM
Saturday…… 8 AM to 4 PM
**Closed Holidays**
Obtain permit from Town Clerk

HILLTOWNS COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER

     The Hilltowns Community Resource Center (HCRC), an outreach site of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany, has completed a very busy year. In 2005,HCRC served 293 families in some capacity, including 279 youth. 472 visits were made to HCRC food pantries; 883 Extra Helpings orders were processed; 93 youth were helped with the Back-to-School project; 200 coats were given to kids; emergency cash assistance was delivered 47 times. HCRC also coordinated holiday programs delivering 32 Easter Baskets and 39 Thanksgiving Baskets. During Christmas time, 89 families were found sponsors for food, clothing and gifts. Additionally HCRC administered the Times Union fund for local seniors to 64 households.
     HCRC also serves as an Extra Helpings Food Buying Club ordering site through a program sponsored by the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York which offers approximately $35 worth of food for $14 per order. This program is open to all individuals regardless age or income. A menu for each month’s Extra Helpings is published one month in advance and is available by calling HCRC and placing orders by the 5th of each month for pick up at St. Bernadette’s Church in Berne or St. Lucy’s Church in Altamont later that month.
     During this past year HCRC could not have accomplished all that it has with out the help of many individuals and organizations throughout the Hilltowns and surrounding communities.   Donors and sponsors are too numerous to mention individually, but gratitude is extended to all. HCRC had been a presence in Berne and the other Hilltown communities for nearly 25 years, and everyone’s continued support, HCRC will be around for many more.

BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR SALAMANDERS!

     Even though we have just officially entered winter it is never too early to start thinking about spring.   The arrival of Spring affords us the opportunity to observe a couple of our native species, the Jefferson salamander and the Spotted salamander. If you pay attention on the first few rainy nights when the temperatures rise above freezing, you may be lucky enough to spot them crossing the roads. They are heading from their usual habitat under rocks, logs and leaf litter in small forest patches and heading to vernal pools, their annual breeding grounds.
     Spotted Salamanders are black, dark brown, or gray and have two rows of yellow spots running along their back from head to tail. Spotted Salamander populations rapidly decline as woodlands are cleared or disturbed. Adult salamanders feed on snails, slugs, worms, insects, spiders and other invertebrates. Jefferson salamanders can be identified by their dark brown or gray backs with varying amounts of bluish flecks along the sides of their body. Jefferson Salamanders, an endangered species in Canada, are considered an “indicator” species, that is, they can serve as a warning for environmental health in our community. Some of their natural enemies are snakes, turtles, herons, and raccoons. Other causes for their decline in numbers include habitat loss, disturbing their natural habitat by logging and grazing, and fatal encounters with automobiles during migration.
     So mark your calendars, watch the weather forecast and get your flashlights and raincoats ready!

the Berne Conservation Board

THE HILLTOWN FAMILY CENTER

Families Together in Albany County, in partnership with Albany County Department for Children, Youth and Families opened the first of three Family Centers in Albany County at 96 Main Street, East Berne, NY. The Hilltown Family Center opened its doors on Sunday, January 22nd to families who have children with emotional, behavioral or developmental concerns. The Hilltown Family Center is a place where families can gather for support information and referrals to an array of services.
The Center is staffed by family advisors who are all Hilltown residents, but most importantly, are parents of children with special needs who understand the difficulty in obtaining certain services for children. Their real life experiences can help families in search of support. Lead Family Advisor, Marge Capuano states: “Providing information and/or referrals to an array of support services will help strengthen families and improve the system of care here in the Hilltowns. Families who have children with special needs often just need a safe place to talk. Our Family Center will provide families an opportunity to share their experiences and get the emotional support that might be missing in their life.”
The Center will be enhanced by a developmental-behavioral pediatrician, who will work together with families and staff to identify developmental, behavioral or emotional challenges and concerns at an earlier age. Special programs developed for the Family Center will include the Across Ages Mentoring Program, which will pair youths aged 9 to 15 years with older adults (55+) to promote understanding across the generations; and programs that will help empower youth.

More info is available online at www.ftnys.org/albany.htm or by calling Families Together in Albany County, Hilltown Family Center at (518) 872-1460, Box 297, E Berne, NY 12059.

SERVICES AVAILABLE
AT THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE

EnCon Licenses
Marriage Licenses
Dog Licenses
Passports
Handicapped Parking Permits
Certificates of Residency
Notary Service
Voter Registration Forms
Absentee Ballots
Certified Copies-Vital Records
Transfer Station Permits
Appliance Disposal Permits
Youth Employment Applications
Swimming Lessons Applications
Youth Program Applications
HHW Day Permits
Fax & Copy Services
Cable TV Announcements
Website Notice Posting

ALBANY COUNTY RABIES CLINIC

The annual rabies clinic will be held at the

Berne Highway Garage,

Saturday, March 18, 2005.

1 to 2:30 PM for cats

2:30 to 4 PM for dogs

Bring proof of prior vaccination. Animals must be leashed or in carriers.

Donation - $5 per animal Further info call 447-4620

WIRELESS TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
You may have received an e-mail claiming that a wireless phone directory exists that will soon allow solicitors access to our wireless phone numbers. Fortunately, this is untrue. However several wireless phone companies have announced their intention to establish a national directory of wireless phones used mainly for business purposes. In order to ensure the privacy of New York wireless customers a bill has been signed into law which prohibits any person or business entity from obtaining any wireless telephone numbers for the purpose of creating a wireless-telephone directory without first obtaining prior authorization from each customer. This new law will ensure that any future wireless directory will only contain the numbers of those wireless phone uses who choose to have their number listed.
Courtesy of NYS Assembly Consumer Affairs & Protection Committee

USEFUL GOVERNMENTAL PHONE #’S
AND ADDRESSES
Senator Charles Schumer
Leo W. O’Brien Bldg, Room 420
Albany, NY 12207
431-0470
Senator Hillary Clinton
Leo W. O’Brien Fed. Office Bldg
1 Clinton Sq, Room 821
Albany, NY 12207
431-0120
Congressman Michael McNulty
21st Congressional Dist.
Leo W. O’Brien Bldg, Room 827
Albany, NY 12207
465-0700
State Senator Neil Breslin
42nd District
NYS Senate, Room 414
Capitol Office Bldg.
Albany, NY 12247
455-2225
Assemblyman Jack McEneny
104th District
NYS Assembly, Room 648
Legislative Office Bldg.
Albany, NY 12248
455-4178
Alexander (Sandy) Gordon
39th Dist. County Legislature
144 Beebe Road
Berne, NY 12023
872-2602

ASSESSORS NOTES

Assessor’s weekly office hours, Wednesday 7-8:30 PM have resumed & will continue through May. Exemption renewal letters were mailed on January 2, 2006.

If you have not yet received a letter, please call the office at 872-1448 and a form will be mailed to you. All new and renewal exemption forms must be received no later than March 1, 2006. New homeowners should contact the office to request a Residential Star exemption form. This exemption grants homeowners a reduction in school taxes, for permanent residence only.

ECUMENICAL LENTEN SERVICES
March 1 Ash Wednesday
Communion service
St. Paul’s Lutheran - Pastor Jay
Also a Service at St. Bernadette’s
March 8 Knox Reformed -Pastor Bob
A Spirit filled person loves God
by following Jesus and loves others
March 15 St. Bernadette’s -
Sister Lou
A Spirit filled person embraces
the stories of others who love Jesus
March 22 St. John’s Lutheran -
Pastor Jay
A Spirit filled person lives out
Kingdom Values
March 29 Berne Reformed -
Pastor Jay
A Spirit filled person loves Jesus
April 5 Thompson’s Lake Reformed -
Pastor Jan
A Spirit filled person participates in
the life of Jesus
April 13 Maundy Thursday-
Communion worship
Berne Reformed - Pastor Jan
Also a service at St. Bernadette’s
April 14 Good Friday –
Rock Road Chapel - Pastor Bob
Also a service at St. Bernadette’s

HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Once again this year the Historical Society and the Berne Library hosted the Second Annual Festival of Trees which brought many members of the community into the local facility as well as several from out of town. The following organizations participated in this year’s event: Berne Reformed Church, Head Start Preschool, Hilltown Seniors, Berne Fire Auxiliary, Red Hat Society, The Scrap Pack, Albany County Families Together and the Breast Cancer Society. The 2005 ornament featuring the Berne Honor Roll Sign that once stood in Yarmchuck Park is still for sale as well as the 2004 ornament, that featured the Mill Dam in Berne.
During the past summer, BKW elementary students came to the museum and enjoyed a scavenger hunt in the “Ten Rooms of History”. Children and their families are always encouraged to participate and learn more about our town’s history. If you would like to do research please contact Bonnie Conklin at 872-0681.
Projects for this year include the restoration of the Berne Honor Roll Sign and the seeking of a grant for the purchase of computer software for documenting historical records. Due to some water damage to walls, some rooms will be refurbished.
Members of the community of all ages, are invited to attend monthly meetings scheduled on the last Monday of the month, April thru October at 7:00 PM in the Berne Town Hall.

LIBRARY NEWS
Library Director, Jodi Ebel, extends many thanks to the Town Board, whose generosity during the budget process enabled the purchase of two new desktop computers and a new laptop for use in the library. The addition of these much needed computers brings the bank of public access computers to five. Furthermore, the delivery of two back-to-back study carrels/computer desks is expected soon. Additionally, the library is now able to offer free wireless access using WiFi technology, which allows people to bring their own portable computers to the library and gain free Internet access. Using the wireless connect, patrons can sit anywhere in the Library or the adjacent meeting room, to access the Internet.

Ongoing Library events include:
Story & Craft Time – Tuesday – 11AM
Scrabble and Game night -Every 2nd Monday at 8pm
The Evening Book Club - Every 3rd Monday at 7pm
The Afternoon Book Club - Last Wednesday of the month at 12 noon
Movie Nights – Check the Sign Board

Additional Events Currently
Scheduled include:
A Cabin Fever Food Festival
- February 24, 7pm. Learn how to fix easy, nutritious, energy boosting snacks.
A Super Sleuthing Event for Hardy Boy and Nancy Drew Fans - Friday, April 21, 7 PM for 8-12 year olds beginning at 7PM. Stop by, solve a mystery and make a craft.

THE NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION LOBBY DAY will be held at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center from 8:30am – 3:30pm on March 14th. This event offers an opportunity to join fellow Library supporters and speak to State Legislators about expectations, ideas, and wishes for local libraries. All are welcome.
For further information call 872-1246.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
Friends of the Town of Berne Library, Inc. is pleased to announce that this name has been officially acknowledged by the State of New York. And further, The Internal Revenue is expected to grant the organization tax-exempt status.
This will be especially beneficial to donors.
At the fall membership meeting in November, the following officers were elected: Jeannette Miller, president; Helen Lounsbury, vice-president; Marsha Descartes, secretary; Gayle Burgess, treasurer.
Library supporters have been extremely generous at various Coffee Klatch Fund Raisers hosted by Gayle Burgess, Pat & Helen Lounsbury and Denis & Terry Hatten. A bonfire night fund-raiser at Jan and Ralph Miller’s also proved to be very successful and lots of fun.
The Friends would especially like to acknowledge, with gratitude, the contribution of Mrs. Terrice Bassler Koga and the Matching Gift Program of the Open Society Institute totaling $4,000. This generous donation has given an enormous boost to the building fund.
The main goal of the Friends for 2006, in cooperation with the Library Board of Trustees, is to locate a site and obtain funding for a new library. What can and should a new library contain so as to best serve current and potential patrons? An open meeting will be held this spring to address these questions.

THACHER NATURE
CENTER
Beat the Winter Blues
Don’t let cabin fever take hold this winter. Thacher Park is open every day and the Nature Center, located off Ketchum Road, is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9am-5pm. Many programs and activities have been planned for the winter months. See the schedule below.
Weekly snowshoe walks , and natural and cultural history presentations have been planned throughout February. Talks begin at 1pm and consist of a variety of topics. There’s time before or after to ski or snowshoe on the trails. Hot chocolate is offered after guided snowshoe hikes. Snowshoes can be rented on site.

Saturday, February 4, 6am-1pm: Ice Fishing Contest at Thompson’s Lake. Fishing begins at 6am and ends at 1pm. The three categories are Pickerel, Perch and Trout. Call 872-1237 for more information.
Saturday, Feb. 4, 10-11:30am: Snowshoe Walk at Thompson’s Lake. Meet at Thompson’s Lake Campground for a snowshoe walk, & check out the ice fishing contest. Call 872-0800 to register and reserve snowshoes.
Sunday, Feb. 5 - 1pm: “History of the Indian Ladder Region” at the Nature Center. Historian Tim Albright will share his knowledge and historical photos of the region. Program fee is $1.

Snowshoe walks
at The Nature Center:
Call 872-0800 to register and reserve snowshoes.

Saturday, February 11, 6:30-8pm - moonlit evening walk
Saturday, February 18, 10-11:30am.
Saturday, February 25, 10-11:30am.
Meet at the nature center and return for hot chocolate.

Tuesday, Feb.21, 10am-12noon:
Introduction to Felting at Thacher Nature Center. Learn to create a felted picture using unspun wool with instructor Fern Pivar. No experience necessary. Ages 7 and up are invited. Space is limited to ten participants and program fee is $4 per person. Call Joy at 872-1237 to register.

COMMUNITY CPR CLASS
Join your neighbors at the Helderberg Ambulance Squad building on April 8, 9AM to learn CPR - a simple skill that can prepare you to save the life of someone you love.
CPR is easy to learn and extremely worthwhile. Because 70 to 80% of cardiac arrests occur at home, you are most likely to perform CPR on a loved one or a friend. Your knowledge and use of CPR doubles the chance of survival for the victim of cardiac arrest.
For more info and to register, call Mary O'Hanlon at 872-1574.

Family Event
SNOW TUBING!
FEBRUARY 17TH
$15 Per Person
Bus leaves BKW at 6PM and returns at 10 PM
Call 872-1448 to
reserve a seat on the bus.

FIVE RIVERS WINTER PROGRAM

SNOWSHOE WALKS SCHEDULE
2 PM on Feb. 5, 12 & 19.
Learn basic snowshoeing turns and steps, and then try them out on a short hike.
GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT – February 18
Count birds at the feeder & learn how to assist the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology and National Audubon Society track the distribution & abundance of winter birds.
SNOWSHOE ACCESSIBILITY EVENT –Feb. 11. Volunteers will give personal assistance to persons with limited vision of all levels of ability who would like to snowshoe. All levels of ability are welcome.
CELEBRATE NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATIONS’S 70TH BIRTHDAY –February 4
For an in-depth look at animal tracks and traces on an outdoor field study of winter ecology.
For further information call Five Rivers at 475-0291

YOUTH PROGRAM ACTIVITIES

According to Youth Director Jane O’Shea, she like Janus, the Roman god of January, who looked both backwards and forwards, looks back over the Youth Council events of 2005, and plans to use the successes of the year to make the events of 2006 even more exciting.
The annual snow tubing evening is booked for February 17th at Ski Windham. The bus will leave BKW at 6:00 PM sharp and return at 10:00 PM. The cost is $15 per person. Children in grade 5 or below need adult supervision.
Moving further into the year, the Easter Egg Hunt will take place in the BKW Elementary gymnasium on April 8th. The Easter Bunny is looking forward to a morning of games and gifts.
Looking forward to long hot summer days, the summer program 2006 is broken up into two separate weeks either side of July 4th week: June 26th to June 30th and July 10th to July 14th. Back by popular demand the family fun day at Zoom Flume will take place on July 11th.
Time to start training for the Fox Creek Road Race! The 5 K annual race will take place on July 9th. A new course is on the planning table, which takes out that steep hill and may perhaps encourage the less adventurous to amble along the course this year.
As always, these events cannot take place without the help of volunteers. Please consider volunteering to help out at one or more of these events, call Jane O’Shea at 872-2737 if you would like to join in the fun.

Town of Berne
2006 APPOINTMENTS

Deputy Supervisor

Joe Golden

Director-Emergency Management

Kevin Crosier

Marriage Officer, Registrar & Dep. Tax Collector

Patricia M. Favreau

Legal Counsel –Town Board

William J. Conboy, II

Building & Zoning Administrator

Peter Schaming

Dog Control Officer

Jeff Villeneuve

Chairman of Assessors

Brian Crawford

Deputy Highway Superintendent

Kenneth Weaver

Solid Waste Coordinator

Kevin Kemmet

Deputy Town Clerk

Anita Clayton

Bookkeeper

Andrea Cornwell

Court Clerk/Highway Clerk

Patricia Boice

Sec. Planning Board and Zoning Boards

Jacqueline Murray

Youth Recreation Director

Jane O’Shea

Historian

Ralph Miller

Constable

Willard Schanz

PLANNING BOARD
John Crosier (Chair)
Mildred Johansson
Gerard Chartier
Michael Vincent
Dan Burns

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Peter Vance (Chair)
Werner Knopp
John Carsten
James Fallon
Terry Adams
Werner Knopp

LIBRARY TRUSTEES
James O'Shea (Chair)
Avis O’Malley
Joan Mullen
Helen Lounsbury
Marsha Descartes
Mary Kinnard
Mary Alice Molgard

CONSERVATION BOARD
Terry Schwendeman(Chair)
Kathy Moore
Harold Lendrum
Patricia Kusler
Dwight Brown

ASSESSMENT REVIEW BOARD
Charles Turner (Chair)
Marie Flagler
David Smith
Emily Wright
George Christian

YOUTH COUNCIL
Albert Raymond (Chair)
Alan Zuk
Kathy Hill-Brown
Phil Place
Jennifer Merrill-Fuller