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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.

Campaign issues focus on growth



NEW SCOTLAND – As this still-rural town faces increased development pressure, issues this election season center on how growth should be handled and the role the public should play in planning for the town’s future.

‘Political operatives’ can fill out ballots



RENSSELAERVILLE — Following the Conservative Party primary, some of the town’s Conservatives criticized the absentee ballot process, which election officials said this week is legal.

The Astyks cut energy use to 10 percent of American average



KNOX — No one has ever rioted for austerity. Until now.

LaGrange touts "youthful energy"


NEW SCOTLAND—Douglas LaGrange says that it is important to have leadership and a "youthful energy" in a town supervisor. He is running for the post on the Republican Party line against Democratic challenger, Thomas Dolin.

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