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Gilboa Adopts 2026 Budget, Opposes Sweeping Energy Restrictions

By Liz PageGILBOA – Members of the Gilboa Town Board adopted the 2026 budget, during their regular meeting on Monday. No one spoke during the continued budget hearing and no additional changes were made to the budget, which  projects a 2.5 percent increase in the tax rate. Supervisor Alicia Terry said it is the first increase in the tax rate in six years.The general budget totals $87,488.70 and the highway budget totals $1,626,480. The overall budget increase remains within the allowable stat...

Nov 16, 2025 • 26 views

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MCS Continues to Embrace AI

By David AvitabileMIDDLEBURGH - Middleburgh Central School continues to embrace AI and the movement toward AI is not slowing down. Middleburgh school Superintendent Mark Place told school board members at their October meeting, “It’s really moving quickly on what is available.“ The goal is to be fully conversational about AI with staff and teachers. Mr. Place helps keep AI in front of staff by sending out an AI Minute to keep the issue on the front burner. AI can be used for data assessm...

Nov 16, 2025 • 15 views

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Middleburgh Alumni Meeting Nov. 20

MIDDLEBURGH — On Thursday, November 20, 2025, the Middleburgh Central School Alumni Association will meet at 10:15 AM in the Middleburgh Public Library.  We will be discussing current projects and making plans for 2026.  We welcome anyone who is interested in alumni activities and projects to join us.  Information about the MCSAA can be found on the school website.  www.midleburghcsd.org/about us/alumni Remember to Subscribe! Subscription Options One Year $50.00 USD Six Months $30.00 USD ...

Nov 16, 2025 • 22 views

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Statement from the Esperance FD

115 Main Street, Village of EsperanceAt approximately 8:46 a.m., the Esperance Fire Department was dispatched to 115 Main Street in the Village of Esperance for a reported multi-dwelling structure fire.Upon arrival of command, the fire was confirmed to be a working structure fire.Due to the scale of the incident, mutual aid was requested from neighboring departments, including Central Bridge, Carlisle, Cobleskill Sharon Springs, Rural Grove, Canajoharie, Schoharie, Middleburgh, Delanson and Quak...

Nov 16, 2025 • 19 views

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SCHA Holiday Craft Bazaar returns to Schoharie

SCHOHARIE — The 48th annual Holiday Craft Bazaar kicks off on Friday, Nov. 21, in the Creamery Building at 143 Depot Lane in Schoharie.Just in time for the holiday season, the three-day craft extravaganza runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21-23. Admission is free, but donations are cheerfully accepted.Dozens of local crafters will be selling their creations at the show, which is a fundraiser for the nonprofit Schoharie Colonial H...

Nov 16, 2025 • 22 views

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Schoharie County Fire Police Association Meeting Nov. 20

WEST FULTON — The Schoharie County Fire Police Association will hold its next meeting on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at the West Fulton fire station at 7 pm.  All are welcome to attend. Remember to Subscribe! Subscription Options One Year $50.00 USD Six Months $30.00 USD One Year with Insider Newsletter $75.00 USD Thank you for reading the Schoharie News! Our work depends on your continued generosity and as such we appreciate all the support our readers give to us on a daily basis, whether i...

Nov 16, 2025 • 24 views

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SCS Adventure Club Hits the Ice

SCHOHARIE - The Schoharie Central School grade 6-12 Adventure Club took a trip to the Schenectady Ice Rink last week. A great chilly time was had by all Photos courtesy Schoharie Central School.  Remember to Subscribe! Subscription Options One Year $50.00 USD Six Months $30.00 USD One Year with Insider Newsletter $75.00 USD Thank you for reading the Schoharie News! Our work depends on your continued generosity and as such we appreciate all the support our readers give to us on a daily basis, w...

Nov 16, 2025 • 24 views

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SCS to Promote Family Engagement

By David AvitabileSCHOHARIE - Schoharie Central School administrators are in the process of planning monthly family engagement activities in order to get parents and families more involved in the district.Administrators told board members at their October meeting that they will work with the Schoharie Teachers Association to begin the engagement activities that month. The activities will be for pre-kindergartners through eighth graders from 6 to 7 PM one night a month. They want to get the infor...

Nov 16, 2025 • 28 views

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Skowfoe Reelected in Fulton

FULTON - Incumbent Supervisor Philip Skowfoe defeated a challenge from Rpeublican Maryann Pietromonaco, receiving 278 votes (67.15%) to the challenger's 136 (32.85%). Marcy Sammons and Rebecca Noxon each won seats on the town council with 276 and 284 votes respectively. For a single-seat vacancy, Republican Robert Crosby won with 208 votes to Paul Klohe's 186 votes (52.79-47.21%). Separately, George Sherwood III running under the Republican and Democratic lines won 380 votes. There were no wr...

Nov 16, 2025 • 29 views

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Upcoming Programs at the Conesville Historical Society

CONESVILLE — On Monday, November 17th, Carrie Sutton will be leading a Presentation on the American Legion in Conesville. Join us at 6:00 PM at the Conesville UM Church. A short business meeting will take place after to wrap up the year!We encourage you to bring an item to donate to the food pantry at the church. The food pantry is seeing an increase in need and is running low. Non perishable, unexpired food.On Saturday, November 29th, we will host our 2nd Annual Turkey Trot 5K. The Walk/Run b...

Nov 16, 2025 • 24 views

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Veterans Honored at SCS

SCHOHARIE - Schoharie elementary school staff and students said thank you veterans with songs, drawings, dance, and writings.The elementary school held the annual Veterans Day Celebration Tuesday morning for our local veterans. They heard an update from the Schoharie Hometown Hero Committee and a presentation by guests of honor, Marty and Donna Hebert.Photos courtesy Schoharie Central School.  Remember to Subscribe! Subscription Options One Year $50.00 USD Six Months $30.00 USD One Year with I...

Nov 16, 2025 • 25 views

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Obituary - Frederick N. Lucci, III

Frederick N. Lucci, III, 42 of Newington, CT passed away October 21, 2025 at the West Haven Veteran’s Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born at US Naval Hospital Oakland, CA on May 6th 1983 to Linda Ann (McConville) Lucci and Frederick N. Lucci, Jr. Both parents served in the US Navy.Fred is survived by his wife Gillian (Monte) Monte-Lucci – they met while both were in college and are software developers. He was predeceased by his Mother. He is survived by his wife, father, sister...

Nov 14, 2025 • 18 views

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