Waterville Central School has scheduled a meeting for parents of fifth graders to discuss where they will attend school next year. The March 25 meeting at 6 p.m. in the Auditorium will outline an idea to have next year’s sixth graders attend school at the junior-Senior High because of the construction project at Memorial Park. WCS Superintendent Zach Abbe said in his invitation to families a goal of the $18.3 million project is installation of a modern air conditioning system

Last week’s Village elections passed quietly with no surprises. In Clinton Chelsea Burns Spellman received 48 votes for re-election. Newcomer Howard Schaffer received 46 votes for the other seat on the ballot. In Waterville Kayleigh Connors received 28 votes and Brian Bogan received 26 as both were re-elected to the Village Board. Twenty-four people voted in Oriskany Falls along with seven absentee ballots. Trustees Douglas Smorol and Scott Jeffers were re-elected and there w

Brookfield Central School students performed the musical Alice in Wonderland behind the direction of teachers Sharon Cossette and Kim Brennan-Lallier and student director Brody Corbin. A large cast danced, sang and joked across the stage in the BCS gym. More photos, Page 4

Brookfield Central School will conduct a confidential search to find its next superintendent. Also at their March Board of Education meeting, the resignation of longtime Board member Bernie Whitacre was accepted due to health issues. The one-hour public session included a review of the draft 2026-27 budget by Business Manager Tiffany Lopesz. Lopesz said the second draft of the $8.5 million budget is a 2.97 percent increase from this year’s. Some additional expenses are salari

The Waterville Historical Society announced reservations are being accepted for its 60th Anniversary Gala April 18 at The Stately on Main, Waterville. Tickets are $40 per person or $70 per couple and include a buffet dinner, one drink ticket per person and music provided by The Tweedlers. The event will include a program highlighting Waterville Historical Society’s history in the community, honor past presidents and a silent auction. A cash bar will be available for additiona

Waterville Village Board members agreed to repair the siren on the heavy rescue truck in the Waterville Fire Department. Also during the meeting last week Board members approved going over the state tax levy increase for the 2026- 27 budget if needed. No one spoke at the public hearing. WFD Chief Jarod Waufle said the siren on the five-year truck was damaged from road winter salt. Bids for the new siren came in at $3,600 and $4,500, from the same company, depending on which o