So far this year the Village of Waterville has issued 43 building permits. Codes Officer Ben Bialek told the Village Board at their meeting last week that none of them were for new buildings or homes. Most were for extensions and repairs. Bialek said Schoolhouse Apartments recently had a problem with the elevator. People became stuck on it, and the elevator phone inside did not work to alert someone. Instead, the matter came to attention when people heard banging. Bialek said the repairs are...

This fall brought out dozens of people to Brookfield to participate in the Out of Darkness walk sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Greater Central New York Chapter. The walk brings attention to the ways to help prevent suicide. In Brookfield, the walk is done in memory of Timothy Darrow.

Jesse Sibley says it took some time, but he finally landed where he belongs. This fall, Sibley became the Site Coordinator at Waterville Central School for Connected Community Schools. Last spring, he was assigned to the post temporarily before getting the job permanently. “From Day 1 when I got here I felt right at home,’’ Sibley said. “I think, how can I call this my job when I have so much fun here every day?’’ Connected Community Schools, a program that began in the Rome City School...