While they are painfully still fresh in our minds, let me remind us of what our elected officials have not done: [1] twice a year clock changes, a senseless mandate that gains nothing but does cause … more

Hats off to the Bovina Town Board who yet again stayed true to their electoral responsibility to represent the entire community of Bovina and not an elite few (Bovina Opts Out of Cannabis Sales … more

My name is Jeff Held and I grew up in beautiful Walton nestled amongst the rolling hills of southern New York. I served America and Walton worldwide for 21 years in the United States Army and retired … more

We in Delaware County are fortunate to have a sheriff like Craig Dumond who has, like the lawmen of old, dedicated himself to the preservation of law and order and yet maintains a department in … more

In our upcoming Delaware County local elections, a candidate’s “Party” may or may not matter to every voter, but their ability to deliver good governance absolutely must. If … more

It was quite telling in last week’s Reporter that incumbent Delhi Town Supervisor, Mark Tuthill, didn’t have time to answer the questions sent to all candidates. Apparently he viewed … more

How about a yield the bridge sign? Over the years we have witnessed from our back deck the uncomfortable situation of vehicles vying for the right-of-way onto the one lane Sherwoods Bridge. Who … more

I came across this recipe in an old cookbook. They call it “Swamp Rabbit Stew.” Wash 3 muskrats and cut into serving size pieces. Bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Stir in 3 beef … more

It was recently brought to my attention that there will be 5 proposals that we will be voting on Nov. 2nd. They will appear on the back of the ballot. They are, of course, coming out of our … more

A quote referring to the money reserved for the DPW building in the Aug. 16, 2017 issue of The Reporter said: “‘There are a variety of accounts where money has been saved,” … more

An apparently little noticed article appeared a while back in The Reporter , and it said that ten digit dialing for local calls will be implemented in area code 607, among others, on Oct 24 2021. The … more

I just wanted to highlight some additional points as to why I led a motion of no action, [at the Sept. 7 village of Walton Trustee’s meeting] and it wasn’t purely based on economics, or … more