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 o

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 s

The Town of Winfield set rates for 2026 for people who rent the two large pavilions in the Winfield Memorial Park. Winfield Town Supervisor Bill Miller said the cost for all rentals includes a $75 deposit. That deposit will be returned if the pavilion is cleaned after use by the renters. Otherwise, it covers the town’s costs. For town residents, another $75--non-refundable--will be charged for using Pavilion 1 or 2, near the playground. There is no charge for using the small

The Mount Markham Board of Education met before Christmas. Coaching appointments for modified boys basketball 8th grade of Colin Clark and Modified Track and Field of Michael Collins were approved. Yuli Juarez Vasquez and Madison Lockwood were appointed food service helpers. Thomas Bechard was appointed a bus driver. The resignations of Ian Rotondi, senior mechanic; Angela Laymon, bus monitor/food service helper; Susan Robinson, food service helper and Catherine Watkins, clea

The Columbia Town board met last month. Supervisor Nathan Seamon called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilmember Ed Reed gave the invocation prayer. The minutes of the November board meeting were reviewed and approved. The Supervisor’s monthly financial report and the Town Clerk’s were reviewed and accepted. A check in the amount of $147 was given to the Supervisor. Highway Superintendent Mark Buddle reported the DEC inspected the fuel