Six people joined the Waterville Fire Department last week. It’s the first time in the department’s history, said Waterville Chief Jarrod Waufle, that six people were voted in at the same time. Joining the department: Jeremy Edwards, Cole Buschor, Margaret Mangan, Hilary Rounds-Kehoe, Jonathan Rounds and Sarah Rounds-Kehoe. Two of the new members, Waufle said, are EMTs and will be able to handle daytime calls. After a quick public hearing, the Board vote in favor of the new c

The Clinton Historical Society opened a new exhibit this month in tribute to the Clinton Figure Skating Club. The Opening Reception included speakers who talked about the history of the Club and changes over the years. The exhibit is on display through May. The Historical Society is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Waterville Board of Education members had their first look at the 2026-27 budget at last week’s meeting. Superintendent Zach Abbe and School Business Executive Cynthia Amarosa pointed out that over the last 10 years, the District’s budget has gone from $18 million to $23 million this year. Abbe reviewed the Administrative budget for next year, explaining that some savings will be seen with changes OHM BOCES services. In addition, those changes will qualify for state aid start

In their first monthly meeting with a new supervisor and new Board members, the Kirkland Town Board last week approved a Host Agreement for the Limberlost Solar Project. The 3-2 vote allowed the Kirkland Planning Board to have a public hearing on the project two nights later with the idea of moving on. The final decision falls to the Planning Board. The Planning Board hearing included some of the same residents who attended the Board meeting. RIC Limberlost Solar representati

The Brookfield Board of Education voted last week to have Oneida-Herkimer- Madison BOCES District Superintendent Dr. Patricia Kilburn lead the search for the next superintendent. Kilburn attended a BCS meeting in January and explained that her search time was part of the services offered by BOCES without a cost. She outlined the process, which will include having her review all applications and work with the Board to conduct interviews for finalists. Retired Sauquoit Valley S

By Clara Shupp At the Oneida County History Center last month, a talk and screening of the film “Utica” took place. “Utica” is a short documentary detailing the innovative past of what is called Old Main, or as it was first known, the New York State Lunatic Asylum at Utica. The director of the History Center said around 180 people were in attendance at the screening. Before the screening took place, Mark Hanna, portraying the “ghost” of Dr. Amiriah Brigham, discussed his rela

The Village of Oriskany Falls heard no comments from residents during a public hearing at their January meeting. The hearing was to override the 2026 tax cap limit. The step is taken in case the 2026-27 budget needs to go over the tax cap as set by the state. Also at the January meeting, a request was made by the Oriskany Falls Fire Department Commissioners to show the fire department revenue on a separate line on the village tax bill. Village Clerk Amber Bell explained the v