Melanie laCour will be the newest board member in the Town of Berne when she’s sworn in. She has been living in the area for six years and is ready to get the local government up to speed.

Melanie laCour, an attorney, will serve alongside Town Supervisor Dennis Palow and board member Thomas Doolin. The five-person panel was unable to form a quorum after three members resigned in August.

Melanie laCour will be the newest board member in the Town of Berne when she’s sworn in. She has been living in the area for six years and is ready to get the local government up to speed.

The governor selected Melanie laCour, who lives in the Hilltown of 3,000 people, to fill one of the vacancies. LaCour, a Democrat, will join two Republicans on the board: Thomas Doolin and ...

Melanie laCour will be the newest board member in the Town of Berne when she’s sworn in. She has been living in the area for six years and is ready to get the local government up to speed.