Photos By Cole Piechowicz Mount Markham student Cole Piechowicz took these photos of the Gingerbread House contest at the West Winfield Holiday Celebration last month. Participants could use the kits and anything else available at the firehouse to decorate their structure. These are some of the more creative entries. The event, sponsored by the Village of West Winfield, wrapped up a year of community activities put together for people to enjoy.

The December meeting of the Plainfield Town Board was at the Town Hall. Supervisor Todd Lewis opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Dale Brown, Deputy Highway Superintendent, gave the Highway report. Brown said new employees are working together fine. One plow had a hydraulic line burst and has been repaired. The last loader payment lease is due in April. A new loader should be leased at that time. The walk-in door to the garage is in need of weather seal. A lot of cold air is...

Assemblyman Brian Miller (R,C-New Hartford) announced he is running for re-election to the New York State Assembly, representing the 122nd Assembly District, which includes communities across Herkimer, Madison, Oneida and Otsego counties. “I care about policy, I care about this district, and I want to continue serving the people who sent me to Albany. Over the last nine years, I’ve focused on practical issues like infrastructure, education, supporting local business, public safety, and making...