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Written By The Mountain Eagle on 11/3/25 | 11/3/25

By Tom Coughlin

If you are headed out Sunday to the Lebanon Valley Speedway for their annual Super Swap Meet, the Lebanon Valley Kart Track is holding a Pancake Breakfast in the Speedway Club House. The breakfast will benefit the Lebanon Valley Kart Track and speedway point fund. Breakfast will be served from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m., and the Swap Meet is open from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., rain or shine.

Dodge City Speedway will celebrate its 2025 season at Checkers Out Speedway, located at 2299 Route 30A in Johnstown, on Friday, Nov. 7. Appetizers will be served at 6 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. Dinner tickets are $40 for ages 14 and up. Please R.S.V.P. to Paul Montenaro by Nov. 3, either through the Dodge City Speedway Facebook page messenger or by telephone. Juice Box Kart participants have been invited by Checkers Out Speedway to bring their Karts to race on the indoor track by 5 p.m. Please remember your helmet if you want to race after the banquet.

On Saturday, Nov. 8, Elmo's Speed & Supply will host its 10th annual Swap Meet on the grounds of Albany-Saratoga Speedway, 2671 Route 9 in Malta, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Also on Saturday, Nov. 8, Outdoor Motorsports and Trailer Sales, located at 3953 NY-30 in Amsterdam, will host a fall open house, vintage snowmobile show, and charity food drive from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Awards will be presented to Best in Show for various categories of sleds. On-site will be food trucks, vendors, raffles, special guests, manufacturer representatives, and promotional deals. Bring in a canned food item and receive a discount on a purchase.

On Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21-22, the Northeast Racing Products Auction, Trade Show, and Swap Meet will take place in the Exposition building at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse.

In preparation for the 2026 season, Sportsman driver Kirsten Swartz of St. Johnsville has recently picked up a new Bicknell chassis. Dirt modified and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Stewart Friesen continues to make daily progress in his efforts to heal and rebuild himself from injuries suffered in the horrific modified crash in Canada in late July.

The Capital District Racing Association has listed its high point earners for 2025. Tim Hartman Jr. claimed the title by sitting on top of the C.D.R.A. Sportsman Modified point standings. Taylor Wason and Nick Brundige completed the top three.

Results From Last Week's Eastern States Weekend

Last Thursday night, Orange County Fair Speedway hosted the Short Track Super Series modified division in the Hard Clay Finale. Mat Williamson was the Hot Lap Hero with a 20.904-second fast time. The six heat race winners for the 61 STSS modifieds that signed in were Matt Sheppard, Chris Raabe, Mat Williamson, Brian Calabrese, Danny Bouc, and 2025 O.C.F.S. modified track champion Jack Lehner. In the 50-lap feature, Matt Sheppard scored the win over Mat Williamson and Anthony Perrego. Matt Sheppard was also crowned the STSS North Region champion.

On Friday night, the Eastern States 50 for the sportsman division saw Jared LaBagh score the win, with Tyler Peet and A.J. Albreada filling the podium. Mat Williamson earned the pole position for the 358-modified Eastern States 100, with Matt Sheppard, Noah Walker, Brian Calabrese, Matt Stangle, and Jessica Friesen locking in the top six starting positions.

Also on Friday, Kaden Honeycutt was at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia competing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Driving the Halmar-Friesen Racing number 52, Honeycutt started fifth, finished stage one in seventh, stage two in eighth, and stage three in second.

Saturday's running of the Eastern States 100 for the 358-modified division took place on a fast and smooth track. In a thrilling finish, Anthony Perrego beat Mat Williamson to the line by only 0.056 seconds. Jessica Friesen, Felix Roy, and Brian Calabrese rounded out the top five. Jack Lehner, in the Nelson Motorsports No. 85, finished ninth.

Jessica Friesen of Sprakers had an outstanding run. After time-trialing sixth, she ran in the top five for the first half of the race and moved into second place behind Perrego when Matt Sheppard pitted around lap 95. Williamson, who had pitted earlier, charged through the field and passed Friesen in the closing laps. A top-three finish in the ESW 100 is a major accomplishment for Friesen, who runs a limited schedule.

On Sunday, Alex "Kid Rocket" Yankowski, the 21-year-old 2024 & 2025 Fonda modified champion, started on the outside of the front row and went on to claim his first victory in the iconic Eastern States-Will Cagle 200, collecting the $24,000 check. Tyler Dippel and Peter Britten filled the podium. Our other area drivers had strong showings: Jack Lehner finished fourth, Marc Johnson sixth, Max McLaughlin seventh, and Anthony Perrego eighth.

Overall, our area drivers had a very good showing at the 64th Eastern States Weekend, a weekend that they can all be proud of.

 

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Delivered Meals Available for Thanksgiving

SCHOHARIE COUNTY — The program is in its 38th year and offers free Thanksgiving Dinner Delivery to those who might otherwise not have a meal on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday Nov. 27.  Last year we delivered over 800 meals to people in Schoharie County.  We would like to remind people that donations should be made out to the Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner and can be mailed to us C/O Schoharie County OES, 2783 State Route 7, Cobleskill, NY 12043. 

For more information or to reserve a meal, call the Office for the Aging at 518-295-2001 by noon on Friday, Nov. 21.

This year we are looking for one additional driver to sign up to volunteer to deliver meals on Thanksgiving and would like to have a backup list of drivers just in case someone can’t make it the day of the event. 

 

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Gilboa/Conesville News by Dorothy Pickett

Happy Halloween! May all you treats and tricks be “BOO” tiful!

Some reminders. Clocks fall back one hour on Saturday night.  Halloween Trunk or Treat at Conesville Fire house Friday October 31 with set up at 4:30pm. Handouts 5-7pm followed by a Sock Hop 7-9pm. Friday, October 31 Gilboa School has their Pre-K Halloween parade at 1:00.  Be sure to vote on November 4. Along with stopping by the Conesville Fire House for their Chicken and Biscuit buffet dinner with take-out beginning at 4:00pm or eat in at 4:30pm. Sponsored by the UMC Conesville Chapel. I can remember when we were on the farm milking cows, we never turned the clocks forward or back because Vern’s grandmother thought it was a bad omen. When asked why, she said because the cows would not give as much milk as they knew when to head for the barn at the same time every day.  

To fellow co-correspondent Ginny our BILLS sure did it on Sunday with a score of 40-9. I watched some highlights later in the evening as I did not have the channel they were playing on. Hopefully this puts them back on track for more wins than losses.

Belated congratulations to Jim and Mary Wyckoff. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, October 25. It is never too late to wish you the very best of many more anniversary years to come.

I was delighted to receive an e-mail from my good friends Lou and Rosemary DiRubba in Weeki Wachee Florida the other day. Rosemary tells me the weather is lovely there with warm days and cool nights. That makes us a little jealous as this Tuesday morning the outside temperature was twenty-five degrees with heavy frost on the ground.  

With help from Mid Tel Phone Company, the disconnects I have been getting while talking on the phone have appeared to have stopped. As some of you know it was difficult to even send out my column for the past two weeks as it seemed no one could open it. After the second week with having that problem and the phone problem I called Mid Tel. The next day everything worked as it should have. However, I decided to delete the file and start all over again. Everyone received it like they normally would. So many people have moved away from Gilboa and Conesville and yet they want to keep in touch. Reading the paper and via my e-mail it makes them feel close to their hometowns. 

There is so much excitement with the world series games going on. I, like lots of others, could not turn the TV off on Monday evening as the Blue Jays and Dodgers went at it for eighteen innings. Finally, with a home run from Freddie Freeman, the Dodgers won. So far, the count stands at 2-1 with the Dodgers ahead. They play again this Tuesday evening.  I vowed to myself if it goes longer than nine innings I am not sitting up until two am like I did Monday evening. Although I am not a fan of either team, one just cannot believe how powerful both teams are. The games are ever so exciting. 

Last Thursday I met up with Irene Hess and her neighbor and our friend Ted at the Horseshoe cafĂ© to celebrate his birthday which was on the 21st.  We had lots of different conversations during our delicious lunch. Happy Belated Birthday Ted. I am glad you enjoyed that special day.

Gilboa Town Clerk Linda Wyckoff wanted all to know the Marine Corps Reserve dropped off a box for their yearly “Toys for Tots” event. Pick up date is Dec. 9. If you would like to make a child in need smile, just purchase a toy and place it in the box at the town hall.  

Gilboa School: November 7, Veterans Day Assembly 10:00am in the Auditorium. November 13 no school Veterans Day.    

Gilboa Town Board: November 6, 6:30 pm Special Bd. Meeting-Public Hearing 2026 Budget.;

November 10, 6:30pm Town Bd. Meeting Budget/Public Hearing on Gilboa Fire Protection District. 

Prayer Concerns: Continue to keep Joe Cooper, Patti Haight, David Cunningham, Tom Gebhardt, Gail Miner in prayer as they deal with their health issues. 

Birthdays: November 1 Gilboa Town Supervisor Alicia Terry, November 2, Larry VanValkenburgh (Prattsville)

Upcoming Events: Sunken City Cider Friday, Oct. 31, open 3-7pm with Sass Squash Food Truck, Saturday, November 1 Yoga 11:00am-12noon. Live Music with a Halloween Hoedown featuring The Bunker Boys 3-6pm. Sass Squash Food Truck available. Sunday, November 2, 3-6pm features live music from The Lustre Kings with The Reservoir Food Truck on site. 

Sunday Worship Services:

Gilboa Methodist: 9:00am located on 990V Gilboa, Oct. 30 Crafts at Senior Living Stamford 2:00pm. Oct. 30 & Nov. 2 All Saints Day, Pastor Dawn needs names you want honored. 

Flat Creek Baptist: Flat Creek Road, 9:30am Sunday School, 10:30am worship service with coffee and fellowship following the service. Ladies Bible study every Monday 10:00am. Workday Nov. 8, at 9: 00am.A Harvest dinner for everyone is being planned in November. More information closer to the date. 

Conesville United Methodist Chapel: First and Third Sunday of the month 4:00pm Route 990V.

Got News? E-mail pickee@midtel.net

 

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Healthy Snacks at MCS



MIDDLEBURGH - From taste testing to pricing strategy, Middleburgh high school students did it all. Business Math students and the Future Business Leaders of America Club members teamed up to choose healthier snacks for the school store. 

They researched Smart Snacks guidelines and unit pricing, and even did market research by holding a taste test. The innovative students are poised for another year of real-world experience at the Armory.

Photos courtesy Middleburgh Central School.

 

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History from the Old Stone Fort Candlestick Holder and Illustration

Hogscraper Candlestick Holder

These candlestick holders were very inexpensive and common among Colonial American households, but most were not made in the United States. Between the 1700s and 1850 Great Britain regularly shipped these candlesticks to the United States. These candlesticks get their name because people not only used them to hold candles but also to scrape the hides of hogs. Our photos this week were sent to us by the Old Stone Fort’s Clay Edmunds.

 

Middle Fort Illustration by Rufus Grider (Fort Defiance)

This stone house owned by Johannes Becker became the largest of the three forts along the Schoharie Valley and the headquarters for the military in this valley during the Revolutionary War. During the October 17, 1780, Johnson Raid, this fort withstood several hours of fire. Timothy Murphy, David Ellerson and Martinius Zelie were among those who defended this fort.

 

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Holiday Artisan Market at the Gallupville House

GALLUPVILLE – Join us at the Gallupville House, 913 State Route 143, Gallupville, for a festive day of local shopping and community spirit! The Gallupville House Holiday Artisan Market will feature a wide variety of talented makers offering pottery, photography, handcrafted soaps, jewelry, body care, woodworks, baked goods, coffee, honey, dog treats, teas, and more.

Enjoy unique, handcrafted gifts from local artisans including Heather Fretto, Andrea Lawyer, Therese McNamee, Ben Claus (Rise Designs Jewelry), Sol Family Farm, Moon Leaf Magic Tea, Green Pine Woodworks, Marilyn Nienart (Weaving by Marnie), Susan James, Bob Muller (Sun Mountain Apiary), Sara Davies-Griffin (Stelherdaiz Dog Treats), Brian Weiss, Emily Driscoll (Hardscrabble Coffee), and many others.

Don’t miss the Gallupville Methodist Church Bake Sale while you shop!

See you on November 8 from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Gallupville House for the Holiday Artisan Market.

 

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Section 4, Class D Boys Championship Will Be A Rematch of Mayor's Cup Championship

GILBOA –  Gilboa-Roxbury (GCR) defeated Morris 3-0 in Section 4, Class D semifinal action on Tuesday to advance to the sectional championship at Sidney High School this Saturday. 

Edmeston shutout second-seeded Elmira Notre Dame 4-0 on Tuesday to advance to the championship.

GCR and Edmeston played to a 3-3 tie to open the season in the Stamford Mayors Cup Soccer Tournament at the beginning of the season. GCR is the top seed, now 16-0-2, while Edmeston is the third seed at 14-2-2.

Edmeston claimed the mayors cup title after a marathon penalty kick shootout, so it should be a good game for the fans this Saturday.

GCR remains undefeated on the season. 

In Tuesday's game, Roni Grieco led the charge with a pair of goals, while teammate Dominic Grieco and Garrison Ross added single goals. Ross also added a pair of assists. GCR went on top late in the first half and added two insurance goals over the second half to go on for the win.

GCR advanced from the quarterfinals with a 4-3 win over Laurens/Milford last Wednesday. Roni Grieco and Gavin Bohringer each scored one goal and one assist, with teammates Daniel Strauch and Chris Cox adding single goals as well.

The boys championship game is set for 1:30 p.m. at Sidney High School.

In quarterfinal action last Saturday, Elmira Notre Dame eliminated South Kortright/Andes, the defending sectional champs with a 2-1 win. JB Trimbell scored the lone goal for the Rams as they finished another highly successful season.

 

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Luniewski Running for Re-Election in Wright

By David Avitabile

WRIGHT - Alex Luniewski is running for re-election for supervisor in the Town of Wright.

Mr. Luniewski, a Republican, is running for a one-year term.

 "I enjoy it, there is always a problem to solve," he said.

"Along with that, there are a few more things that I would like to get done before I leave office. The biggest issues are revenue and capital improvements at both the town and county levels. One is just as important as the other, and both have huge impacts on the residents."

Mr. Luniewski said he brings many qualities and experience to the board.

"I have common sense and I'm frugal," he said. "I've learned so much over the past 14 years, four as town councilman and 10 years as town supervisor.

"I know I still have a lot to learn, but I look forward to those challenges. The plus side is I have 14 years to draw from along with access to great people."

Also running for election in the Town of Wright are:

* Clerk/tax collector, one-year term: Amber McDermott-Dickson, Republican.

* Town council, two for three-year terms: Joy (Heckman) Rigby, Republican, and Kim Shoemaker, Republican.

* Highway superintendent, one-year term: Keith Kearney, Democrat and Republican.


 

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Man, Child Injured in Car, Bus Accident - Driver of Car Charged, Due Back in Rensselaerville Court




By David Avitabile

RENSSELAERVILLE — Two people, including a student, were injured in a car-school bus accident in Rensselaerville Monday morning.

The State Police said a 20-year-old man from Rensselaer is facing charges after he crashed into a Middleburgh Central School bus just before 7:30 a.m. on Route 145 in the Preston Hollow area of Rensselaerville. 

State Police said they arrested Curtis L. Williams, 20, of Rensselaer on charges of reckless endangerment in the second-degree, five counts of endangering the welfare of a child, and numerous vehicle and traffic law violations.

At about 7:26 a.m. Monday, Troopers responded to the report of a two-vehicle crash involving a school bus on Route 145 and Arnold Road in Rensselaerville. The investigation determined Mr. Williams was reportedly recklessly driving his vehicle at a high rate of speed southbound on Route 145 according to witnesses. He allegedly crossed over into the northbound lane and struck a northbound Middleburgh Central School District bus occupied by the driver, an adult attendant, and five children. Mr. Williams’s vehicle then overturned striking a utility pole. One child and Mr. Williams did report minor injuries resulting from the crash, but neither were transported for further medical care.

Mr. Williams was transported to the State Police station in Latham for processing, police said. He was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Rensselaerville Town Court on November 10 and released.

Middleburgh school Superintendent Mark Place said the students on the bus were checked out by the school nurse and were well enough to attend school for the day.

Mr. Place explained the incident in a letter home to parents.

"This morning, one of our school buses was involved in an accident when another car, traveling at a high rate of speed, crossed into its lane. Thanks to the quick actions of our bus driver, a serious head-on collision was avoided.

"There were five students and two adults on the bus at the time. Our transportation director, school nurse, and emergency services were dispatched immediately. Everyone was checked and cleared, and families of the students involved were contacted directly. All students were later brought safely to school.

"We are so thankful that everyone is safe and deeply appreciative of the calm, professional response of our team."

The State Police said that the first arriving chief confirmed no entrapment and seven occupants on the bus.

"Miraculously, the driver of the car sustained only minor injuries, and no injuries were reported among the students," police said.

During the incident, crews discovered two packages labeled “Radioactive Material” inside the vehicle — which the driver stated they were unaware of. Out of an abundance of caution, the children were safely relocated to the Tri-Village firehouse while the NYSP Haz-Mat Team responded and removed the materials, police said.

State Police thanked the Middleburgh Central School District and the Tri-Village Volunteer Fire Department for their quick action and cooperation during the investigation and Oak Hill-Durham Fire with their assistance in traffic control during the closure.

The crash closed a section of Route 145 between County Route 352, Fox Creek Road, and State Route 81 for about four hours for the investigation and to fix the utility pole.

Photos courtesy Tri-Village Volunteer Fire Co. Inc. - Albany County.

 

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MCS Appoints OM Advisors

Staff Report

MIDDLEBURGH - Middleburgh school board members named a slate of extracurricular advisors at their October board meeting.

At their October 8 meeting, board members appointed the following advisors for Odyssey of the Mind:

* Maria McGrail.

* Nichole Calhoun.

* Lisa Robert.

* Shannon Thayer.

* Alyssa Pacatte.

* Lindsey Standhart.

* Leyla  Sogut.

The salaries are per the current MCSTA contract.

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In other action, board members:

* Appointed the following support staff substitutes: Sean Laraway, Kimberly McCann, Shawnaa Mattoon, Frances Dobesh, all support staff subs; Joseph Balfe, custodial sub; and Charles Ingraham, bus driver sub.

* Accepted the resignation of Mikayla Misenhimer, full-time teacher aide, retroactive to August 31.

* Created the position of half-time ENL teacher for the 2025-26 school year and appointed Sarah Rosenberger to the position.

* Named Stephen Giorgio as a custodial worker.

* Accepted the donation of a Marpex bell kit worth $150 from Brianne Slater to the elementary school band program.

* Adopted the district-wide safety plan.

* Rescinded in-service credit hours awarded to Shannon Harris at the September 10 meeting.

 

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MCS SADD, County Host Victim Impact Panel



MIDDLEBURGH - Middleburgh Central School SADD club members partnered with Schoharie County Stop DWI last week to host a powerful Victim Impact Panel. 

Not only did this allow victims to share the consequences they suffered with a group of DWI offenders, it also brought in members of law enforcement and representatives from the Schoharie County Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse to share about the effects of alcohol and resources to help those in need.

Photo Courtesy Middleburgh Central School.

 

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MCS Students Hit the River




MIDDLEBURGH - Middleburgh high school AP Environmental Science students hit the "river" this week. They worked with DEC experts, collected fish data, tested water quality in the Schoharie Creek, and more to contribute to a 160-mile research project.

Photos courtesy Middleburgh Central School.

 

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Oevering, Others Running in Schoharie

Charles Reed


By David Avitabile

SCHOHARIE - Ben Oevering, a Republican, is running for re-election in the Town of Schoharie.

Mr. Oevering is running for a one-year term as supervisor.

"I’m running for re-election because I believe in Schoharie’s future," Mr. Oevering said. "My family is growing up here, and I want my children—and all of our children—to have the opportunity to live, work, and thrive in a place as special as this. Over the past several years, we’ve made real progress: securing critical infrastructure funding, improving our water and sewer systems, updating our Comprehensive Plan, and positioning ourselves for long-term success."

The town is moving forward, he said.

"We’ve also secured millions of dollars in grants to support responsible development, and I want to ensure those projects are executed successfully. My sole focus is doing what’s best for the people who live in this Town and County—easing the tax burden on residents and providing them with the best possible quality of life. Schoharie has all the ingredients for success: location, people, and unmatched natural beauty. My commitment is to harness those strengths for the benefit of everyone who calls this community home."

There are several big issues facing the town in the near future, Mr. Oevering said.

"Like most municipalities, we’re facing budget constraints, rising costs, and aging infrastructure. The challenge is to maintain essential services while creating new opportunities for growth that strengthen our tax base and preserve the character of our community," he said.

In addition, "The I-88 Gateway District presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to do exactly that: attract quality businesses, generate local jobs, and ease the tax burden on residents. With major economic development projects underway across the Capital Region and in surrounding areas of the state, Schoharie is strategically positioned for future growth and investment.

"We have the opportunity to leverage this momentum to bring good-paying jobs, new business investment, and long-term financial stability to our residents, while protecting the beauty and integrity of the place we all love."

He said he brings many qualities and experience to the board.

"I bring more than two decades of experience in real estate, construction, and economic development, along with a deep understanding of municipal finance and strategic planning. As a business owner, I understand the challenges companies face in growing and operating in New York. And as someone who grew up on a family dairy farm that’s still operating today, I understand the challenges our farmers face in keeping agricultural traditions alive while adapting to new realities.

"My skill set and experience span many facets—from property management and community revitalization to public-private partnerships and financial oversight of tens of millions of dollars in assets. This breadth of experience gives me the ability to bridge the gap between government, business, and community priorities.

"I’m proud of the collaborative relationships we’ve built between the Town, County,  SEEC, and our State partners and elected officials. I’ll continue to lead with transparency, accountability, and a focus on practical results that improve life for the people of Schoharie."

Also running in Schoharie are:

* Town council (choose two for three-year terms): Democrat Miriam McGiver, Republican Marion Jaqueway, Republican Clinton Manchester Jr.

* Highway superintendent, one-year term: Republican and Reeds Road Party, Charles Reed III and No Bull Party, Joseph Mann. Reed said, “My name is Charles Reed, though most of you know me as Charlie. I am writing to ask for your vote for Highway Superintendent. I have lived on the top of Stony Brook Road since 2015 and understand the unique challenges our town faces, particularly with weather conditions in the hills.”

“Since 2012, I have dedicated myself to highway work, spending 10 years with the Town of Wright and then joining the Town of Schoharie Highway Department in 2022 under Les Foland. With Les retiring at the end of his term, I am honored to have his full support in my run for Highway Superintendent.”

“Our town boasts some of the best town roads in Schoharie County, and I am committed to maintaining that standard through routine maintenance and diligent care. I also possess a thorough understanding of the required state and town paperwork, ensuring smooth operations.”

I pledge to treat every town road with equal attention and care. My goal is to serve as your Highway Superintendent for many years to come. Thank you for your support and confidence.”

* Town justice (two for four-year terms): Republican Michael Breen and Republican Keith Isles.

 

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