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GO Art! welcomes submissions in upcoming Members’ Exhibition

Posted 1 November 2025 at 7:18 pm

Press Release, Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council

BATAVIA – As the holiday season approaches, GO Art! is thrilled to invite its members—including our Board of Directors and staff—to participate in one of our most anticipated exhibitions of the year: The Annual GO Art! Members’ Exhibition.

This celebratory showcase will close out 2025 with a vibrant array of original works across diverse media and styles, reflecting the creativity and spirit of our artistic community.

We are now accepting submissions for the 2025–2026 Members’ Exhibition, to be held at GO Art!’s Seymour Place gallery, located at 201 East Main Street, Batavia, NY. The exhibition will run from Dec. 6 through Jan. 31 with an opening reception on Thursday, Dec. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded to selected artists during the reception.

Eligibility & Guidelines

  • Open to all current GO Art! member artists.
  • All media are welcome. Maximum dimensions: 30” x 36”. (Limited space available for sculpture—please call for details.)
  • Each member may submit up to three original works (2D or 3D).
  • Previously exhibited works are not eligible.
  • All 2D pieces must be wired and ready to hang.
  • Works that do not meet submission guidelines will be returned.

Submission Instructions

  • Download the submission contract or request a copy from GO Art!
  • Email the title, medium, and price of each piece to: jswaby@goart.org
  • Clearly label each artwork with its title on the back.
  • Include a hard copy of the completed contract when dropping off artwork.

Key Dates

  • Artwork Drop-Off: December 1–3 (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
  • Opening Reception: December 18 (6 to 8 p.m.)
  • Exhibition Dates: December 6 to January 31

Join us in celebrating the end of the year with creativity, community, and connection. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your work, engage with fellow artists, and be recognized for your contributions to the arts in our region.

For more information, please contact: Jackie Swaby, Education Director & Gallery Curator. Email: jswaby@goart.org, GO Art! phone: 585-343-9313.

Merchants Association announces winners in Albion scarecrow contest

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 1 November 2025 at 6:55 pm

ALBION – The Albion Merchants Association has announced the winners of its scarecrow contest.

Scariest:  “Jack Skellington” by Carly & Cassidy Dix

Cutest:  “Jem” by Jesika Cramer

Funniest:  “Bobby” by Hazel Bringenberg

Wackiest:  “Funky Party Princess Pickle Toes” by Amber Stinson

“Thank you to all of you who came out for the Albion Fall Fest ’25 and built scarecrows,” the Merchants Association stated. “The Scarecrow Contest ’25 winners will receive gift certificate cards. Also, a hearty thank you to the Albion Lion’s Club for supplying this year’s judges for the Scarecrow Contest.”

Naples downs Kendall in Class C2 title contest

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 1 November 2025 at 5:32 pm

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Kendall’s Brandon Barrett goes flying by Naples goalie Joseph Christmas as he makes the save. The action took place during the Eagles Section V Class C 2 title game loss to the Big Green this afternoon at Honeoye Falls-Lima.

Scoring a goal in each half, No. 2 seed Naples bested top seeded Kendall 2-0 in the Section V Class C2 boys soccer tournament championship game this afternoon at Honeoye Falls-Lima High School.

Connor Betrus scored what proved to be the game winning goal for Naples with 8 minutes remaining in the first half.

The Big Green later got a big insurance goal from Oscar Austin with 24 minutes remaining in the second half.

“They were solid,” said Kendall Coach Rich Esposito of Naples. “We had no answer for them. They beat us to every ball. We just ran into a better team.”

The loss snapped a season long 18 game winning streak for Kendall which was the defending Class C2 champion.

Naples, which stays undefeated at 17-0, advances to next week’s Section V Class C state qualifier contest against Class C1 champion Williamson which defeated East Rochester 2-1.

Wilson 1, Allegany-Limestone 0
Top seeded Wilson nipped No. 2 Allegany-Limestone 1-0 in the Section VI Class C boys soccer tournament championship game this afternoon at West Seneca East.

Gage Galie scored the game’s lone goal with just two minutes remaining for Wilson which stays undefeated at 19-0.

Girls Soccer
Wilson 1, Frewsburg 0
Top seeded Wilson edged No. 2 Frewsburg 1-0  in the Section VI Class C girls soccer tournament championship game this afternoon at Allegany-Limestone.

Zoey Beck scored the game’s lone goal in the second half for Wilson which improves to 17-1.

Kendall’s Andrew Cole goes up for a header against Naples’ Oscar Austin.

Kendall’s Tyler McCue battles for control of the ball with Riccardo Izzo from Naples.

Clocks should fall back an hour tonight

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 1 November 2025 at 5:08 pm

Photo by Tom Rivers: The former First Methodist Episcopal Church in Holley has a four-sided clock tower in the Public Square. This building was constructed in 1868-1869 is is part of the Holley Village Historic District, which in 2015 was included on the National Register of Historic Places.

HOLLEY – Clocks should be turned back an hour tonight with the end of Daylight Savings Time and a return to standard time at 2 a.m.

AAA is advising drivers that although they can get an extra hour of sleep tonight with clocks going back an hour, the time change can cause potential distractions to their normal routine.

An earlier sunset and darkness can lead to an increase in the number of pedestrians killed or seriously injured by vehicles, AAA said.

Drivers, pedestrians, joggers, walkers and bicyclists are advised to take added safety measures so they are seen on the roads.

“As we fall back, drivers need to stay alert, especially in the early evening as darkness arrives and children may be at play,” said AAA Western and Central New York Director of Public Relations and Corporate Communications Elizabeth Carey. “It’s a reminder to eliminate distractions behind the wheel and slow down to increase reaction time.”

AAA recommends the following:

Drivers

  • Always watch out for pedestrians when backing up in parking lots or driveways. Use headlights to be visible.
  • Leave more following room. In the morning, when the sun is in your eyes it can be hard to see what the car ahead is doing. Use sunglasses and your sun visor.
  • Be mindful of children and others who are outdoors in the afternoon and evening as it gets dark earlier.
  • Pay attention and eliminate all distractions including cell phones and car clocks that are off by an hour.
  • Scan the road for wild animals, mainly deer. Preliminary data indicates there were 36,743 animal-related crashes in New York in 2024 – that’s equivalent to one animal-related crash every 15 minutes, often outside of daylight hours

Pedestrians

  • Be visible. This is especially important in dark places or poor weather. Remember to stay in well-lit areas and to wear light or reflective clothing. Never assume drivers see you just because you see them.
  • Use sidewalks and pathways. If a sidewalk is not available, stay to the far side of the road and always face traffic.

Headlights

  • With 50% of crashes occurring at night, drivers should check their headlights for signs of deterioration and invest in new headlights or, at a minimum, try a low-cost headlight cleaning and restoration to boost the safety of driving after dark. Headlights can show signs of deterioration after three years but most commonly by year five.
  • AAA suggests drivers check their headlights for changes in appearance such as yellowing or clouding. If the bulb is difficult to see, it is time to have the lens replaced or restored as soon as possible. Replacement and restoration services are available at most repair shops.

School Safety

  • Moving clocks back one hour means it will be darker in the late afternoon. It is important to remember that children will be on their way home from school during this time, so drivers must remain vigilant.
  • Slow Down. A pedestrian struck by a vehicle traveling at 25 mph is nearly two-thirds less likely to be killed than a pedestrian struck by a vehicle traveling just 10 mph faster.

Daylight saving time begins on March 8, 2026. Efforts to eliminate the clock changes, such as the Sunshine Protection Act that passed the Senate in March 2022 and was not approved by the House of Representatives, have stalled for now.

4-H program leader in Orleans receives state and national recognition

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 1 November 2025 at 10:12 am

Kristina Gabalski has led local program serving 375 youths since 2018

Photo by Tom Rivers

ALBION – Kristina Gabalski accepts a “Special Recognition Award” from the Orleans County Legislature on Tuesday. She was presented the award from County Legislator Ed Morgan. Robert Batt, executive director of the Cornell Cooperative Extension, is at left.

Gabalski has led the 4-H program in Orleans County since 2018. It currenly serves 375 youths with 50 adult volunteers.

Gabalski recently was honored with “Achievement in Service” awards at the state and national levels by the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals.

Gabalski leads the local 4-H program and has expanded her responsibilities at the state and district levels, Batt said.

“She continually looks for ways to integrate new topics and methods of delivery that best meet the needs of Orleans County youth,” Batt said. “This includes Spark clubs that not only offer enrolled youth a chance to try something new but also entice unenrolled youth to join.”

He praised her for working with school staff and administrators to support 4-H clubs in schools.

“Most importantly volunteers, parents, and alumni trust and respect Kristina,” Batt said. “Her advocacy of the value of project records, and engagement with all these groups helps to strengthen the people power infrastructure of the county program.”

Gabalski, in accepting the award at the Legislature meeting, said the 4-H youth represent the county well, and not only at the annual 4-H Fair in late July every summer. 4-H’ers go to Albany to meet with state legislators, attend programs at Cornell University and SUNY Cobleskill, and also compete at the State Fair in Syracuse.

“The Legislature can be extremely proud of our youth in Orleans County,” she said.

Gabalski, as 4-H program coordinator, oversees all project areas of 4-H in Orleans County: Animal Science, Family and Consumer Science, STEM, Horse and Dog Program Development, Public Presentations and Civic Engagement. The Animal Science Program includes livestock, horses, and small companion animals and youth exhibits during the

Orleans County 4-H Fair. The 4-H rabbit club hosts an annual Rabbit and Cavy Day and 4-H Rabbit Show. Approximately 200 youth are engaged in animal science.

North Wing residents at Medina Memorial embrace costumed characters for Halloween

By Ginny Kropf, correspondent Posted 1 November 2025 at 9:00 am

Photos by Ginny Kropf: (Left) Rindy Punch, a resident of the North Wing, hands out candy to a young visitor during Wednesday’s Halloween party. (Right) North Wing activities director Adrian Belson, left, and Anna Lewis, activities coordinator, pose in costume with Lewis’ Golden Retriever Billie at the annual Halloween party for residents of the residential wing at Medina Memorial Hospital.

MEDINA – Residents of Medina Memorial Hospital’s North Wing showed their Halloween spirit on Friday morning at the annual party planned by Activities Director Adrian Belson.

Belson started the party seven or eight years ago, and it has grown into a Halloween tradition.

Each year, all the residents are dressed in costume, with help from staff and family. The activities department has an assortment of costumes, and families brought in items so all the residents were decked out for the occasion.

Residents of Medina Memorial Hospital’s North Wing dressed in costume and lined both hallways during their annual Halloween Party. Here, in front, resident Pat Watson is visited by her daughters, Sue Weese at left and Ann Watson, right.

All 28 residents of the North Wing are dressed in a costume and given a bucket of candy to hand out to children who visit. This includes children of staff and friends and the P ‘Raising Day Care Center, who visit every year.

“Adrian has got this event down to a science,” said certified nursing assistant Tina Kelley. “She’s been doing it for years. The whole Activities Department does a wonderful job here. They also do a big celebration for Thanksgiving with staff and family members, as well as Christmas.”

(Left) Makenzie Muck and Kaitlyn Albone of Lyndonville are dressed as a chicken and duck for their visit to the North Wing’s Halloween party on Wednesday morning. Kaitlyn holds her daughter Nova, who will be 1 on Nov. 11. They said Anna Lewis told them about the party and they wanted to visit because their grandma used to be a resident there. (Right) Lindsay Wilston, a certified nursing assistant at the North Wing, was dressed in costume for the Halloween party for residents. Residents were given buckets of candy to hand out to visitors, which included children from P ‘Raising Kids Day Care.

One resident was Audrey Bieliski, who dressed as a nurse. It was a fitting costume, as Bieliski actually worked as a nurse in the hospital for 36 years, said her daughter Margo Sarchia.

“It’s amazing they do this,” Sarchia said. “It takes so much time but they always put the residents first.”

After children and other guests visited all the residents who lined the halls and got their candy, they were given punch and Halloween cookies.

Nicki Fredericks visits her brother Fulton Rogers there every day and thought the costume party was wonderful.

“It’s great they do something like this,” Fredericks said. “Every resident is in costume, even if it’s just a hat or a neckerchief. They do a good job here. It’s nice to see.”

Visiting Medina Memorial Hospital’s North Wing Halloween party were, from left, Tom Bloomer, North Wing administrator; Rebecca Mannella, director of nursing; and Cassie Maynard, charge nurse.

Audrey Bieliski dressed as a nurse, a fitting costume, as she was a nurse on the North Wing for 36 years. On the wall behind her is a picture of her in uniform with three staff members, taken in 1975. Friday morning she handed out candy with other North Wing residents to young children who visited, many from P ‘Raising Kids Day Care. Waiting for his candy is Jon Kirkpatrick, 2, of Lyndonville, whose mom Amber works in the unit.

Barker/Roy-Hart rallies for big Section VI Class C quarterfinal victory over Salamanca

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 31 October 2025 at 10:50 pm

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – RJ Townsend (52) and Vince Fazzio (26) celebrate with Anthony Adinolfe after his touchdown catch which put the Bulls on top to stay just before halftime.

Rebounding from an early 16-0 deficit, Barker/Roy-Hart came roaring back to defeat Salamanca 46-30 in the quarterfinal round of the Section VI Class C football playoffs this evening at Barker.

Salamanca jumped out to the 16-0 lead as quarterback Payton Bradley scored twice on touchdown runs of 12 and 8 yards.

However, Barker/Roy-Hart answered right back as quarterback Tysen McCaa broke loose for back-to-back long touchdown runs of 63 and 66 yards to pull the Bulls to within four at 16-12.

The Bulls then rallied into the lead for good by an 18-16 margin at the half as McCaa hooked up with Anthony Adinolfe on a 16 yard touchdown pass play with 8 seconds to go in the half. An interception by Carter DerSarkissian set up that scoring opportunity.

“That was super impressive. The kids really responded,” said Coach Bill Bruning of the Bulls rebounding strongly from the early deficit. “Tysen’s long touchdown run got us going.”

Keeping the momentum, Barker/Roy-Hart boosted its lead to 30-16 in the third quarter as Adinolfe scored twice first on a 14 yard touchdown pass from McCaa and then on a 15 yard run.

Salamanca interrupted with a 57 yard touchdown run by Conner Seeley to cut the deficit to 30-22 at the end of the third quarter but the Warriors would get no closer.

Barker/Roy-Hart put a lock on the victory in the fourth quarter by opening up a commanding 46-22 lead after touchdown runs by DerSarkissian, who stole the ball from a Salamanca back and raced 20 yards into the endzone for the score, and  by Vince Fazzio  on a 33 yard run. Carson Schwab tacked on the two-point conversion carry after that last TD.

The game’s last score came with 52 seconds remaining as Bradley threw for a touchdown and a two-point conversion to make the final 46-30.

The Bulls big defensive and special teams plays included an interception by Schwab and fumble recoveries on successful onside kicks by Aaron Bowerman and Adinolfe.

Improving to 8-1, Barker/Roy-Hart will next host Chautauqua Lake in the Class C semifinals next Friday evening. Chautauqua Lake romped past Akron 70-12 in this evening’s other quarterfinal.

Barker/Roy-Hart quarterback Tysen McCaa breaks loose up the middle for his first touchdown run of 63 yards.

Barker/Roy-Hart’s Carter DerSarkissian steals the ball from Salamanca’s Quinten Brown and turned the turnover into a 20 yard touchdown run.

Barker/Roy-Hart’s Joey Reiter stretches for more yardage.

Holley girls capture C1 championship with overtime win; Kendall nipped in C2 final

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 31 October 2025 at 10:09 pm

Contributed Photo – Holley players and coaches celebrate capturing the Section V Class C1 championship this evening with an overtime victory over Canisteo-Greenwood.

In an overtime thriller, No. 5 seed Holley nipped No. 3 Canisteo-Greenwood 2-1 in the Section V Class C1 girls soccer tournament championship game this evening at Dansville.

Mia Thom scored with 11:40 to go in the first overtime period off an assist from Jayna Burris to give the Lady Hawks their second C1 championship in three years.

Thom also scored early in the second half, again off an assist from Burris, to pull Holley even at 1-1.

“It was windy, we had to play small and switch some things up,” said Coach Renee Wolf of her youthful tem which has only two seniors. “I’m proud of this young group for their grit and determination at such a young age. They have a bright future ahead of them.”

Holley will next face C2 champion Byron-Bergen in the Section V Class C state qualifier game early next week.

Byron-Bergen 1, Kendall 0
In an instant replay of the score and the outcome of last year’s finale, No. 2 seed Byron-Bergen nipped top seeded Kendall 1-0 in the Section V Class C1 championship game this evening at Brockport.

Ana Kuszlyk scored the lone goal for Byron-Bergen in the first half.

Knights of Columbus in Medina celebrate new wheelchair lift and other upgrades

By Ginny Kropf, correspondent Posted 31 October 2025 at 8:51 pm

Photos by Ginny Kropf: (Left) In addition to installation of a wheelchair-accessible lift outside the Knights of Columbus in Medina, council members raised enough money to put in new aluminum stairs at the back of their building. (Right) Jim Mirand, Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus in Medina, takes a ride on their new lift with Medina mayor Marguerite Sherman and David Feltz, campaign chair, prior to cutting the ribbon celebrating completion of the lift on Wednesday.

MEDINA – A nearly year-long fundraising campaign was celebrated on Wednesday morning with a ribbon cutting by Medina’s Knights of Columbus Council, recognizing installation of an enclosed wheelchair lift and new aluminum stairs at their rear of their building.

Participating in the ceremony were Medina Mayor Marguerite Sherman, Grand Knight Jim Mirand, fundraising campaign chairman David Feltz and bar president Steve Winans.

Sherman and Mirand rode on the elevator to the second floor Council rooms, as he explained its purpose in providing access to wheelchair or handicapped individuals. He said it is designed for outdoor use and will not be affected by the cold.

“This will be a game-changer for us,” Feltz said. “This will allow access for anyone who wants to visit our Council but is handicapped.”

Mirand said they are also constructing a new unisex bathroom in their facility.

The lift project was completed because of a successful fundraising campaign that started in July 2024 and ended on Easter Sunday 2025, Mirand said. When the Knights were unsuccessful in obtaining grant money from the New York Forward project when the winners were announced in May 2024, Mirand said they were disappointed, but not defeated.

“The organization moved forward with an aggressive fundraising campaign,” Mirand said. “The campaign was spearheaded by myself and campaign chair David Feltz, along with Bar President Steve Winans, who played a significant role during the construction phase of the project.”

Mayor Marguerite Sherman, left, joins Knights of Columbus members Steve Winans, Bar President; Grand Knight Jim Mirand; and campaign chairman David Feltz in cutting the ribbon to celebrate the installation of a lift outside their council building on Main Street in Medina.

More than $140,000 was raised from donations received from more than 160 individuals, families and organizations. Donations ranged from $100 to $25,000. The Knights raised an additional $25,000 through raffles and dinners that were held during the same period. The balance of the funds came from savings and loans secured by the Knights.

A grand total of $230,000 was spent on the lift, along with a new set of aluminum stairs which meet ADA standards. Additionally, there was new electrical work completed and new air conditioning for the banquet hall, plus concrete and masonry work. A new entrance was also installed on the front of the building.

Medina Knights of Columbus Council 651 was founded on March 17, 1902. Although the history of the transaction is somewhat unclear, the Knights obtained the deed to their building at 418-422 Main St. in 1921.

The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men’s organization that was founded March 29, 1882 by Father Michael McGivney in New Haven, Conn. The Medina Knights was the 651st council to receive a charter, Currently, there are more than 17,000 Knights councils worldwide, with more than 1.5 million members.  Medina’s council claims around 100 members.

The Medina Knights have a long and proud history of supporting the local community, Mirand said. They have sponsored a scholarship to a graduating Medina High School senior for the past 25 years. They proudly support local veterans through donations to Operation Honor and the patriot trip.

Each year they sponsor a member-driven food drive that benefits the Medina Emergency Food Pantry. They have held bowling, shuffleboard and golf tournaments for more than 30 years to raise funds to support their other charitable donations to the local community.

2,500 without electricity in Orleans County

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 31 October 2025 at 6:55 pm

The many fallen trees, branches and wires have resulted in about 2,500 National Grid customers without electricity in Orleans County.

The trees are vulnerable due to the high winds and soggy soil.

The National Grid power outage map is currently unavailable, but the Orleans County Emergency Management Office provided an update on the outages.

The Town of Clarendon is affected the most with 1,545 National Grid customers without power.

The outages also includes 548 in Carlton, 218 in Murray, 169 in Barre, 37 in Albion, 36 in Kendall, 31 in Yates, 8 in both Shelby and Gaines, and 1 in Ridgeway.

The estimated restorations range from 7 to 10:45 p.m.

“These outages are also widespread across the region and manpower and resources are limited but fully engaged in restoring everyone’s power as quickly as possible,” the EMO stated in an update on Facebook.

Barker boys place second at X-C sectionals

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 31 October 2025 at 4:42 pm

The Barker boys cross-country team placed second in the Section VI Class D race held today at Elma Meadows.

Barker garnered 57 points to finish second behind champion Maple Grove which had 28.

Barker had five runners in the top 20 including Peyton Wagner (8th), Gabe Nestoros (10th), Luke Fay (14th), Logan Wagner (17th) and Grayson Prynn (18th).

Newfane’s Eden Hillman finished second in the girls’ Class C2 race and Medina’s Cole Hughes 5th in the boys C2 race.

Early voting continues through Sunday with election on Tuesday

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 31 October 2025 at 3:39 pm

Most candidates for town and county positions are unopposed

Town and county positions are up for election on Nov. 4, and 266 people have already cast ballots in the first five days of early voting.

The Board of Elections at the County Office Building in Albion is the lone early voting polling location. Registered voters could cast ballots there since last Saturday. Early voting continues today until 5 p.m. and then again on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Most of the positions up for election do not have opposition, but there are some races around the county.

Here are the positions that are up for election:

State

Supreme Court Justice, 8th Judicial District (2 positions) – Shannon Heneghan (Dem, Rep, Con and Wor) and Jorge deRosas (Dem, Rep and Con)

County

Treasurer – Kimberly DeFrank, Republican

County Legislator (at-large from west) – Merle “Skip” Draper of Medina, Republican

County Legislator (at-large from central) – Don Allport of Gaines, Republican

County Legislator (at-large from east) – Ed Morgan of Murray, Republican

County Legislator (District 1) – Bill Eick of Shelby, Republican

County Legislator (District 2) – Lynne Johnson of Lyndonville, Republican

County Legislator (District 3) – Fred Miller of Albion, Democrat

County Legislator (District 4) – John Fitzak of Carlton, Republican (Jeremy Ross has been endorsed by Democratic Party as write-in candidate.)

Town of Albion

Town Supervisor – Richard Remley, Republican

Town Council members – Arnold Allen and Sandra Bensley, Republican

Town Clerk – Kim Hazel, Republican

Town of Barre

Town Supervisor – Stephen Coville II, Republican and “Future for Barre”

Town Council members – Wesley Miller and David Allen, Republican and “Future for Barre”

Town of Carlton

Town Council members – John Olles and Charles Ricci, Republican

Town Council member (2 years to fill vacancy, pick one) – Marlene Seielstad, Democratic Party, and Ryan Woolston, Republican

Town Clerk – Deborah Yokel, Republican

Town Justice – Kevin Hurley, Republican

Highway Superintendent – Kurt VanWycke, Republican

Town of Clarendon

Town Council members (pick two) – Cecelia Pacheco Stevens, Democratic Party, and Christopher Caufield and Fred Seeman, III, Republicans

Town of Gaines

Town Supervisor – Tyler Allport, Republican

Town Council members – James Kirby and Kenneth Rush, Republicans

Town Clerk – Janet Cheverie, Republican

Town Justice – Charles Prentice Jr., Republican

Town of Kendall

Town Supervisor – Tony Cammarata, Republican

Town Council members – David Gaudioso and Jeffrey Kinne, Republicans

Town Clerk – Tina Palumbo, Republican

Town Justice – Debra Kluth, Republican

Highway Superintendent – Eric Maxon, Republican

Town of Murray

Town Supervisor – Gerald Rightmyer, Republican

Town Council members – Neil Valentine and Elaine Berg, Republicans

Town Council member (2 years to fill vacancy) – Scott Lang, Republican

Highway Superintendent – Dirk Lammes Jr., Republican (William D. “Bill” Bosley Jr. is mounting a write-in campaign.)

Town of Ridgeway

Town Council members – Cliff Barber and Jesse Cudzilo, Republicans

Town Clerk – Hannah Hill, Republican

Highway Superintendent – John Olinger, Republican

Town of Shelby

Town Supervisor – James Heminway, Republican, Conservative

Town Council members – Lawrence Waters Sr. and Edward Zelazny, Republican and Conservative

Town Council member (to fill 2-year vacancy, pick one) – John Pratt III, Republican, and Mark Wambach, Conservative

Town of Yates

Town Supervisor – James Simon

Town Council members – William Jurinich, Republican and Conservative, and Harold Suhr, Republican

Town Council member (to fill 2-year vacancy) – Steven Vann, Republican and Conservative

The following proposal will be on the ballot: Amendment to Allow Olympic Sports Complex in Essex County on State Forest Preserve Land. This would allow skiing and related trail facilities on state forest preserve land. The site is 1,039 acres. Requires State to add 2,500 acres of new forest land in Adirondack Park.

A yes vote authorizes new ski trails and related facilities in the Adirondack forest preserve, while a no vote does not authorize this use.