November 6, 2008 - Colonie Town Court Justice Peter G. Crummey visited Loudonville Elementary School recently to talk to students about his courtroom duties and to swear in the fifth grade's new class officers.

Justice Crummey is one of Colonie's three town court justices. The others are Justice Andrew Sommers and Justice Susan Tatro. Each of the justices oversees cases that involve parking tickets, traffic tickets, misdemeanor criminal charges, such as petit larceny, tenant evictions and small claims suits.

Justice Crummey visits schools regularly to help students expand their knowledge of the judicial system. Two years ago, he established his Gavel Awards, which honor teachers who do the same.