Crandall to be sentenced June 5

ALBANY - The sentencing date for George S. Crandall III, a former resident of Wells, has been changed again, to June 5 at 2 p.m. in the federal courthouse here.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Edward P. Grogan says Crandall is in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending sentencing.

Crandall was convicted in U.S. District Court on two felony charges in June 2011: being a felon in possession of a firearm and being a felon in possession of ammunition.

He was charged after his Northville area home was raided in March 2009 following an investigation involving five law enforcement agencies. Authorities found a .22 magnum rifle and ammunition.

Crandall, 65, was convicted following a two-day jury trial. He is facing up to 10 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000 and up to three years of parole.

— Cristine Meixner

New homes coming in Hope

HOPE - New homes are going up in the Town of Hope. Building / Code Enforcement Officer Mike Stewart has been working with Sean Laport regarding installation of a replacement manufactured home.

Also, a new house will be built on the Robert Oliver property on County Route 15.

Two new homes are finished. Stewart will be conducting a final inspection of 520 River Road, Brian Haas’s new modular home.

Stewart anticipated closing out the Pitblado house project on River Road.

In other business, the Creek Road bridge will be under construction for four to five weeks, starting sometime after school is out.

Town Clerk Marleen Dunham’s hours at Town Hall have changed. They are Mondays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesdays 6-8 p.m.

The property addition for Wadsworth Cemetery is still in the works. The transfer of the land to the town has not yet been finalized.

Editor’s Note: This article is based on draft minutes of the Hope Town Board meeting of April 9, 2012 as provided by Town Clerk Marleen Dunham.

Rabies clinic is scheduled

WELLS - Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service will hold a free Rabies Clinic at the Town of Wells Ambulance Building Monday, May 7, from 5-7 p.m.

Rabies vaccinations are administered free to dogs, cats and ferrets belonging to Hamilton County residents. Animals must be at least three months old. Bring dogs on leashes and cats and ferrets in carriers.

Pets may be pre-registered to reduce wait time; call (518) 648-6497. For more information call Town Clerk Mari Wilson at 924-7911.

State law requires that all dogs age four months and over be licensed. Dog licenses are issued at the town clerk’s office; an updated rabies certificate is required.