Residents of Clinton and those who own short-term rentals in the Village can weigh in on a proposed law to regulate the rentals. Board members and Village Attorney William Schmitt discussed the draft of the law at last week’s Village Board meeting. The Village’s regulations go along with ones put in place by Oneida County that begin Jan. 1. Like the county, Clinton will require owners of Bed and Breakfasts and Airbnbs to register. The Clinton discussion centered on two concer

The Village of Waterville has a new trustee on the Village Board. Kayleigh Conners filled the vacancy created at the end of November when Alex Hilley resigned. Hilley, who had not attended the last several Board meetings, was in his first term. Conners was appointed through March and will need to run for the seat then. She said she plans to do so. Dan Nichols, a member of the Parade of Lights committee, submitted plans for the 2026 event. It will be the Friday after Thanksgiv

The Brimfield Cemetery could receive a plaque noting its place as a burial ground for American Revolutionary soldiers. At last week's Kirkland Town Board meeting, Town Historian Mike Revenaugh said information is being given to the Pomeroy Foundation for a historical sign at the cemetery. Board members, minus Supervisor Bob Melan, had a short public portion of their meeting before heading to executive session. ...

Work has begun on the 2026-27 budget for the Waterville Central School District. WCS Superintendent Zach Abbe discussed the early budget work at last week’s Board of Education meeting. Also at the meeting recognition was given to student accomplishments, including the one Fall sports team to be named a Scholar Athlete team. Abbe and School Business Executive Cynthia Amarosa said preliminary budget discussions have started. One area of expenses that could be increased is class

Clinton’s rescheduled Shoppers Stroll parade took place Friday night. Despite the cold, people stood along the route to cheer on the floats and marchers and to collect candy. More photos, Page 6

Waterville, Deansboro, Oriskany Falls and North Brookfield fire departments organized a Fire and Burn prevention program at Waterville Junior-Senior High School. RN Kelly Reed from the Upstate Burn Center Outreach Program presented a program to students during the day and spoke to them at lunch. Her program expands upon the information students were given in elementary school each year during Fire Prevention Week. In addition, the four departments had a recruitment table in a

Provided Photo Waterville Historical Society put on its annual Victorian Christmas Tea last Saturday to a sold out audience. Patrons enjoyed finger sandwiches, scones, cookies and of course, hot tea.