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Bon voyage

Hiltons leaving Altamont home

ALTAMONT Keen Hilton was baptized in St. Johns Church, and he hasnt been able to get away from it since.

Baron on court

Finally named new Vville 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 towns history.

Petrilli on sick leave

by Tyler Schuling

Residents vote for five-acre zoning

by Tyler Schuling

RENSSELAERVILLE The towns 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 developers 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

Issues range from taxes to growth

by Jarrett Carroll

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.