The Albany County Planning Board took no action on RIC’s proposed solar farm in Knox, after two members voted in favor of the project and two voted against. Project manager Nancy Vlahos said that the current plan “already addresses or will address all of the county’s concerns.”

RENSSELAERVILLE — Free tennis lessons for kids ages 7 to 18 will be led by professional coach Jim Neal Saturday mornings at the playground court in the village of Rensselaerville.

Dennis Barber, President, Knox Historical Society

Carmella Kapper, East Berne

The first gathering will be a “night of film and video” presented by Otto Ohle, a filmmaker and photographer based in Catskill, on July 7 at Conkling Hall. The second will be the annual local artist showcase at the Grist Mill, which will open on July 21 with a reception and be open to the public over the next two weekends.

The Berne-Knox-Westerlo Class of 2023 graduated from high school at a ceremony on June 24 at The Egg, in Albany.

With full, opposing slates from both major parties, Westerlo’s 2023 general election promises to be a far cry from 2021’s, when Republicans and Democrats endorsed all the same candidates for the town board.

Donna Gwin, President, Friends of the Berne Library

“We want to keep this free for kids, keep them off their screens and getting fresh air,” said Salvatore Sciangula.

The Rensselaerville Rod and Gun Club has increased its activity levels recently, taking on new members and new activities, which has irked some nearby residents who say the noise is disrupting their peace and quiet. Residents and club directors are expected to meet later this month to come up with a compromise.