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RENSSELAERVILLE — David R. Bryan, a former town supervisor, has been accused of stealing $40,000 from the Rensselaerville Library and is being investigated for stealing $8,000 from the Rensselaerville Trinity Church.





GUILDERLAND — As the library gears up for its 50th year, its trustees are presenting the public with a $2.6 million budget.

Homelesss
Sex-offender still has to register



GUILDERLAND — Whether they live under a bridge or on a park bench, homeless sex offenders still have to register with the state, according to the Division of Criminal Justice Services.





GUILDERLAND — If you happened to catch last Sunday’s edition of Parade, you may have recognized one of the smiling faces — especially if you just paid your taxes.

Tax rate steady at $2.33
Altamont accepts $2M budget plan



ALTAMONT — In a unanimous vote at Tuesday night’s village board meeting, the board accepted a $2 million preliminary budget for the next fiscal year.





GUILDERLAND — Five candidates are running for three seats on the Guilderland School Board.





NEW SCOTLAND – Plans for two more developments have been submitted to the town.

School elections
Three run for Voorheesville School Board






VOORHEESVILLE – Timothy Blow says it’s time to be a part of the school’s decision-making process, instead of just complaining about it.
"I’ve always been on the outside, interested," Blow said. He is unhappy with some of the decisions that have been made in recent years, he said.




VOORHEESVILLE – says, "The school board is there for the school, and to be a voice for the taxpayer." It is not a conduit for any personal goals, he said, adding that votes and actions should be done impartially for the district.





VOORHEESVILLE – believes that he can make a difference.
He understands how to be a "good team player and make good budget decisions that are good for everyone," he said.

School elections
BKW candidates



BERNE — For the second straight year, Berne-Knox-Westerlo, which often has had unopposed races for its school board, has four candidates running.





RENSSELAERVILLE — Just days after the town’s new comprehensive plan was adopted last month, Vernon Husek, the chairman of the committee that designed it, resigned.

The sticking point was lot size.





ALBANY COUNTY — Following an investigation into abuse of a county employee’s gas card, the Albany County Sheriff’s Department is continuing a raid on area gas stations.

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