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In Rensselaerville

by Tyler Schuling

Power shifts to Dems


RENSSELAERVILLE - "We lost," said Republican Supervisor Jost Nickelsberg early Wednesday morning, after the polls had closed.

Political ad surprises two of the people in it

by Melissa Hale-Spencer





HILLTOWNS - A campaign ad that ran in last week's Enterprise caught a local developer off guard.
"I was shocked when I saw The Enterprise," said Jeff Thomas.

Schrade emailing me pictures of the plan

by Tyler Schuling

BKW proposes $12.7M in renovations



BERNE - On Dec. 18, the school district's voters will decide on a bond issue for a $12.7 million plan to renovate the Berne-Knox-Westerlo elementary and middle-high school buildings.

Berne farmer environmentalist family man dies at 78

by Tyler Schuling





BERNE - Later in his life, Harold E. Lendrum's mission was to preserve farmland, said his son, Kenneth Lendrum.

Dems continue to dominate Albany County Legislature

by Saranac Hale Spencer





ALBANY COUNTY - There were no upsets in elections for the Albany County Legislature, but there were some close calls.

In seven local races, six Democrats and one Republican kept their seats.

New radio system allows police EMTs firemen to talk

by Rachel Dutil





ALBANY COUNTY - A new radio system will allow police, firefighters, and emergency medical service personnel from around the region to communicate with one another.

Ousted A Grimm night for reigning Guilderland Dems

by Jarrett Carroll





GUILDERLAND - In an upset, the town's Democratic leader and the town's longest-serving councilman were ousted in Tuesday's election.

Aidala retires as GCSD superintendent looks forward to reflection

by Melissa Hale-Spencer





GUILDERLAND - Dr. Gregory Aidala says he learned something every day during his seven years as superintendent of the Guilderland schools.

Board talks about village zoning accepts Roemer s resignation

by Saranac Hale Spencer





ALTAMONT - Discussion will continue on what has become an evolving plan for zoning in the village.

New Scotland divided Race for town s new supervisor undecided

by Rachel Dutil





NEW SCOTLAND - The town is divided on choosing a new supervisor - Republican Douglas LaGrange and Democrat Thomas Dolin each received roughly half the vote on Tuesday.

2 9M in upgrades

by Rachel Dutil

Clarksville Elementary students welcome visitors to their improved school



CLARKSVILLE - With cheerful smiles and excited voices, Clarksville Elementary students greeted residents and parents at an open house last Thursday.

Going Out for Noises Off

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

British farce provides "a riotous exercise in comedy"



GUILDERLAND — Creating side-splitting slapstick is a lot of work. Random buffoonery is a matter of strict discipline.

Fuzzy reception

by Rachel Dutil

Residents not sure on 150-foot cell tower



NEW SCOTLAND – While public opinion varies widely over whether a 150-foot cell tower should be allowed near the town’s oldest church, sentiment sounds united for the struggling New Scotland Cemetery Association.

On line

by Rachel Dutil

Two judges get Working Families bid



New Scotland drafts 5M budget fund balance undecided

by Rachel Dutil





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