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Valek to split East Lydius lot in two

by Jo E. Prout





GUILDERLAND — Despite a neighbor’s claims a land-survey is incorrect, the planning board last Wednesday gave conceptual approval for Gerald Valek to divide his lot in two.

Stitching birds Young artist heals self and others as project takes wing

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Stitching birds
Young artist heals self and others as project takes wing


ALBANY — Emily Rawitsch has a flock of paper cranes hanging in her kitchen. The birds are tiny and perfect, folded of bright paper.

Budget 3M increase proposed for GCSD

by Melissa Hale-Spencer



GUILDERLAND — The school superintendent has proposed a $79 million district budget for next year — an increase of about $3 million or 4.51 percent over this year.

RFP yields no savings from single health insurer

by Melissa Hale-Spencer





GUILDERLAND — The much-awaited response on a single health-insurer for the school district’s employees yielded scant results.

English teachers object to sharing supervisor

by Melissa Hale-Spencer



GUILDERLAND — High school English teachers turned out in force last Tuesday to object to a plan that would combine the jobs of English and social-studies supervisor into one.

Future City update

by Melissa Hale-Spencer


New water hook-ups to cost 2 5k

by Matt Cook





ALTAMONT — The village board approved a law that will charge users for new hookups to the village water supply.

Police chief 146 s tactics questioned

by Matt Cook





ALTAMONT — Terri Gockley used to support the Altamont Police Department and its new commissioner, Anthony Salerno

Village lifts moratorium

by Tim Matteson



By Michelle O’Riley

VOORHEESVILLE —The village has lifted its moratorium on outside water use and is now looking to stop residential leaks.

Job swap V 146 ville mayor trustee to switch

by Tim Matteson



By Michelle O’Riley

VOORHEESVILLE — The mayor and a trustee will swap jobs after the village’s uncontested March 21 election. Mayor John Stevens is stepping down, and Trustee Robert Conway is stepping up.

Wireless Internet speeds into 2 communities

by Matt Cook





ALTAMONT — By the summer, residents of two local areas could have access to high-speed wireless Internet.

BKW school lunch efficiency criticized

by Matt Cook



BERNE — Frank Rinaldi offered "tough love" to the Berne-Knox-Westerlo School District, said its superintendent, Steven Schrade.

Blume outlines American Wars

by Jarrett Carroll





ALTAMONT — The Spanish-American War made the United States a world power and marked the beginning of modern diplomacy, says a local professor.

Sound barriers to be built in McKownville

by Jarrett Carroll





Pass Civil Service exam Trio keeps jobs at water plant

by Jarrett Carroll

Pass Civil Service exam
Trio keeps jobs at water plant



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