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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.

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.

Checked in at the library

by Saranac Hale Spencer





ALTAMONT — Heavy lifting happens in the morning at the Altamont Free Library, and some days it reaps more rewards than others.

For town clerk

by Rachel Dutil

Dems’ incumbent Deschenes challenged by GOP’s Barone

Democratic incumbent Diane Deschenes is being challenged by Republican Penny Barone. The town clerk serves a two-year term and earns an annual salary of $49,499.

Guilderhaven say

by Jarrett Carroll

Give me answers about animal shelter


GUILDERLAND — The arguments between Town Hall and Guilderhaven have been mute for the past two years, but the organization’s members now want answers.

For town clerk

by Rachel Dutil

Barone challenges Democratic incumbent Deschenes



NEW SCOTLAND – Penny Barone is hoping to follow in the footsteps of her Aunt Lyn Holmberg. Barone, a Republican, is challenging Diane Deschenes, a Democratic incumbent, for town clerk.

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