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GUILDERLAND — Neighbors along Gipp Road told the planning board here last week that they do not want a home built on a substandard lot that could be grandfathered in.



GUILDERLAND — In the midst of watching a film about renegade law enforcement, an off-duty Guilderland cop arrested a movie-goer for yelling and swearing at him.





NEW SCOTLAND – In our technologically-savvy world – where television programs can be viewed on a cell phone – the service, along with a broader cell-phone coverage area, will soon have an outlet in New Scotland.





NEW SCOTLAND – A plan was presented last week for a 35-lot subdivision at the Colonie Golf and Country Club – a project that has been in the works for some 40 years.




NEW SCOTLAND – In our technologically-savvy world – where television programs can be viewed on a cell phone – the service, along with a broader cell-phone coverage area, will soon have an outlet in New Scotland.





RENSSELAERVILLE — A town telecommunications committee is working to bring better Internet access, cellular phone reception, and emergency communication to this rural community.





RENSSELAERVILLE — The future of agricultural districts in the town will be decided directly by residents.
"What the majority wants to do is what we do," said Supervisor Jost Nickelsberg last week.





WESTERLO — Starting this week, residents in the hamlet’s new water district will pay three times as much for water.

Zimmer to be honored
Give her a rag and she’ll braid you a rug



BERNE — Hand-braided rugs, some the color of fall, others in shades of sherbet, and one dressed in a business suit, are layered three deep in Florence Zimmer’s home.

Audit case closed
V’ville, Marturano reach a settlement





EAST BERNE — Nan Stolzenberg, the planner hired to help East Berne create a vision for its future, will present her findings to the public this fall.





HILLTOWNS — Wind power is moving in the Hilltowns. The Helderbergs are part of groundbreaking research in community wind projects.





EAST BERNE — August 14 marks a century for Elizabeth Griessler.

The second oldest in a family of nine brothers and sisters, she is the only living sibling.

Windmills in the Hills
Staying rural: Dream the possible dream



HILLTOWNS — John Urrutia used to regularly climb the 100-foot tower of his home’s windmill to service the turbine on top.

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