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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.

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 — Christ the King Church has two new priests to meet and guide its growing parish.





NEW SCOTLAND – Darrell Duncan is hoping to win his eighth election as the town of New Scotland highway superintendent. Duncan, a Democrat, is running unopposed.

He has held the position for 14 years.

County office buys the farm



ALBANY COUNTY — Local farmers are disappointed and angry that the federal farm-service office in Albany County is slated to close.

Offending signs snagged in Voorheesville



VOORHEESVILLE — Some campaign signs began showing up in the village before the law allowed.

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