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Where the sidewalk ends angers office-building employees

by Jarrett Carroll





GUILDERLAND — Angered over the removal of sidewalks around their office building, employees of the 1450 Western Ave. Picotte building have brought the matter to Town Hall.

Piles of files FOIL boxes in Comp 146 s office since 14

by Jarrett Carroll

Piles of files
FOIL boxes in Comp’s office since 14



ALBANY COUNTY — The Democrat challenging the incumbent comptroller has made a campaign issue of his not answering her request to see his audits.

Golden 146 s rule Compare unto others in the largest league

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Golden’s rule
Compare unto others in the largest league



GUILDERLAND — One school board member says the district is selling its students short by not comparing itself to similar schools from across the state.

School board sets Nov 13 for vote on 27M project

by Melissa Hale-Spencer





GUILDERLAND — Voters will decide on Nov. 13 whether the school district should spend $27 million to renovate five elementary schools, improve technology and safety, and build a new district office.

Bids 171K CM Fox plans more senior housing

by Saranac Hale Spencer

Bids $171K
CM Fox plans more senior housing



VOORHEESVILLE — Potential for senior housing has increased the value of a piece of village property 12 fold.

Farmer 146 s say 145 no 146 County office to buy the farm quot

by Tyler Schuling

Farmer’s say ‘no’
County office to buy the farm"



NEW SCOTLAND — At a public hearing last week, farmers said ‘No’ to closing a federal farm service office in Albany County.

Cash-strapped cemetery proposes cell tower be erected Voss says hardship must be proven for use variance

by Rachel Dutil

Cash-strapped cemetery proposes cell tower be erected,
Voss says hardship must be proven for use variance



No b-ball coach yet parents petition for Baron

by Rachel Dutil





A poet 146 s psalm of war acts as a balm for sore

by Rachel Dutil





Bust in Berne Found pot leads to cop getting shot

by Saranac Hale Spencer

Bust in Berne
Found pot leads to cop getting shot



BERNE — If police hadn’t come across Kevin O’Reilly last Thursday afternoon, they wouldn’t have pursued him, they say.

Five- or 20-acre zoning quot RFP lambasts citizen survey

by Tyler Schuling

Five- or 20-acre zoning"
RFP lambasts citizen survey



RENSSELAERVILLE — Citizens are being surveyed on how farmland should be developed while a farmland protection group is pointing out flaws in the survey.

Berne library checks out places to call a new home

by Tyler Schuling



BERNE — The cramped Berne library has outgrown its space at Town Hall but a new location remains uncertain.

Two daughters remember Mary Ellen Gordon a farmer and a fighter

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Two daughters remember
Mary Ellen Gordon, a farmer and a fighter

Farmland protection extends from counties to municipalities

by Rachel Dutil





ALBANY COUNTY – Municipalities will now be able to seek grant money from the state for farmland protection planning.

Primary season Guilderland

by Jarrett Carroll





GUILDERLAND — With less than two weeks until primary elections are held, local and county politicians are seeking small-party lines to broaden their appeal.

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