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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 propose $30M budget



GUILDERLAND — During an election year, the same budget can often be interpreted in two different ways.

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.

Bailey seeks second term



GUILDERLAND — John Bailey is asking voters for another four years on the bench.





NEW SCOTLAND – Republican Margaret Adkins says that she really enjoys being a town justice, and feels she can make a difference. She is running for re-election in a four-way race for two town justice posts.

Centi seeks fourth term



GUILDERLAND — Maintaining records and being the recording secretary for a town government that serves 35,000 residents is just another day on the job for Rosemary Centi.

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

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