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Newcomer Keenan says he’s always wanted to be a judge

Gifford GOP’s only official



GUILDERLAND — The town’s only elected Republican official is running for his sixth four-year term as highway superintendent, but he says his post has nothing to do with politics.

Brendan O’Shea wants to give back





GUILDERLAND — One man can set the course for generations.

Wukitsch says he’s learned on the bench







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

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.

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.

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.





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.

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.

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