This was not a re-enactment of the shot heard round the world, marking the start of the American Revolutionary War. Rather, this was a re-enactment of a simple task that no doubt happened in our midst in 1775, if not on April 19 surely on days before and after.

Guilderland

‘Worn but extremely resilient’: Wey envisions a statue of a hiker in Altamont, at the end of the Long Path

“Our hiking friend,” said David Bourque of the planned statue, “will provide an Instagram moment” for walkers completing the Long Path. He also said, “It’s going to cost three times what the kiosk cost.”

Sports

Photos: Local Teams Face Off Against Nations Best

On June 19 to 22, track athletes from Guilderland, Voorheesville, and Bethlehem competed against the top athletes from around the nation in Philadelphia at the New Balance Nationals at Franklin Field on the campus of University of Pennsylvania.

Regional

Rensselaerville surprised to learn that old landfill is undergoing state assessment

Following a town board discussion about turning an old landfill property on Kenyon Road in Rensselaerville into a memorial park, The Enterprise found out through the state Department of Environmental Conservation that, while the town legally closed the landfill many decades ago, the state has yet to determine that it was not adversely affecting water quality in the area.