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VOORHEESVILLE – A new student information system approved at last Monday’s school board meeting will help increase communication between parents and teachers, says the high school’s associate principal, Michael Paolino.





NEW SCOTLAND — The summer home of Dan O’Connell — the man who built Albany’s Democratic machine — hit the market this month, and the million-dollar view from the Helderberg escarpment is literally worth just that.

State audit session like a root canal — without anesthesia



GUILDERLAND — The school board here is anticipating — without great enthusiasm — the release of an audit on district finances from the state comptroller’s office.

Hiltons leaving Altamont home



ALTAMONT — Keen Hilton was baptized in St. John’s Church, and he hasn’t been able to get away from it since.

Finally named new V’ville b-ball coach


VOORHEESVILLE – After packed sessions and a petition where students and parents lobbied either for or against Robert Baron, he has been appointed to coach varsity girls’ basketball.

Wins lifetime achievement award
Bob Shedd, a naturalist and a good neighbor


NEW SCOTLAND – Bob Shedd is a role model, says his daughter, Diane Wozniak. Deep down, though, she said, "He’s just my pop."

First case of virus found in state



VOORHEESVILLE — The death of deer here may be linked to global warming.





NEW SCOTLAND – A cell tower proposal has gotten New Scotland residents talking about the town’s history.





RENSSELAERVILLE — The town’s residents want smaller lot sizes in the agricultural district, according to the results of a recent townwide survey.

Guilderland propose $30M budget



GUILDERLAND — During an election year, the same budget can often be interpreted in two different ways.

UAlbany protest called political grandstanding by election official





GUILDERLAND — The town board has tabled a local developer’s application for a zoning change because land for a required pocket park is wet.

Supervisor unopposed as four vie for two seats on town board



GUILDERLAND — In a contest similar to the 2005 elections, four candidates are vying for two open seats on the all-Democratic town board and the supervisor is running unopposed.

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