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Water main being repaired

by Saranac Hale Spencer



VOORHEESVILLE — On a Sunday morning a year and a half ago, water began shooting up from the ground through the railroad tracks near the Voorheesville Diner.

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by Saranac Hale Spencer

New Scotlanders talk about history as views clash on cell tower

by Rachel Dutil





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

Petrilli on sick leave

by Tyler Schuling



Residents vote for five-acre zoning

by Tyler Schuling





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

Parties clash over spending plan

by Jarrett Carroll

Guilderland propose $30M budget



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

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by Jarrett Carroll

UAlbany protest called political grandstanding by election official



Re-zone tabled for Quadrini plan

by Jarrett Carroll



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

Planning board approves 74-lot cluster across from Town Hall

by Jo E. Prout





School board members say

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

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.

Bon voyage

by Saranac Hale Spencer

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.

Baron on court

by Rachel Dutil

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

by Rachel Dutil

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."

Deer hunter

by Saranac Hale Spencer

First case of virus found in state



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

A day of dollar haircuts celebrates 1930 146 s founding

by Saranac Hale Spencer





GUILDERLAND — One man can set the course for generations.

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