By J.N. Cheney World War II brought about conditions in the United States that, at the time, were unprecedented. With so many either willfully enlisted or drafted to serve in the military, the USA faced a significant dip in the labor force. This of course was the primary catalyst for the mass influx of women entering, or perhaps in some cases re-entering, the industrial workforce. But women in the US weren’t the only group utilized to help alleviate the country’s productive s

The latest Capital Project by the Waterville Central School District is making progress in a number of areas. WCS Superintendent Zach Abbe told the Board of Education last week that all efforts are being made to get as much work done before school begins Sept. 3. The gym floor at the Junior-Senior High School has required a lot of work, Abbe said, but is vastly improved. The student drop- off/pickup area at Memorial Park School has been redesigned to minimize congestion. Abbe

About 25 people attended the Town of Kirkland Board’s first meeting at the Kirkland Senior Center. Last week’s Town Board meeting was the first of four through September Board members will conduct at the Senior Center. The idea, said Town Supervisor Garry Colarusso, is to attract town residents who might not make the trip to the Town Hall near Franklin Springs. What Board members heard for 45 of the 60 minutes of the meeting was a call for safety features in Clark Mills. Thes

Brookfield Central School’s new superintendent said his first days on the job have been made easier by the welcome and support shown. Dr. Tom Butler attended his first BCS Board of Education meeting last week. He thanked Maintenance Supervisor Ken Plows for a tour and explaining the building project. The half hour public portion of the meeting began after Butler and Board members met in executive session for the first 20 minutes. Butler reviewed the District’s 2026-27 Safety

The Village of Clinton Board met Wednesday night to discuss new business. The Board approved a resolution approving the July 8 meeting minutes. The Board approved a resolution auditing the payment of vouchers. The Board held a public forum to discuss residents' concerns about changes to parking around the Village Green due to the Downtown Revitalization Initiative project to redesign the Green. Village of Clinton Mayor Elizabeth Tantillo explained the Village will conduct a p

The North Brookfield Park Committee put on its annual fundraiser, A Fun Day at the Park, that included a softball tournament, auction and games for kids. More photos, Page 6