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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.

Corrigan excited and energized to become assistant principal

by Rachel Dutil





VOORHEESVILLE - Patrick Corrigan is ready to step up to the challenge of being associate principal of Voorheesville's high school.

In Berne

by Tyler Schuling

Dems sweep clean



BERNE - Democrats swept the town board and assessor races in Tuesday's election.

On line

by Rachel Dutil

Two judges get Working Families bid



New Scotland drafts 5M budget fund balance undecided

by Rachel Dutil





What to do with 6 acres quot

by Rachel Dutil

Library surveys public for ideas


VOORHEESVILLE – The Voorheesville Public Library is hoping to generate "some good conversation" around town about its future, says Gail Sacco, the library’s director.

Taxes to decrease

by Tyler Schuling

Berne proposes $2M budget



BERNE — Berne’s preliminary budget for 2008 totals $1.95 million, with about $737,000 to be raised from taxes.

Supervisor Kevin Crosier said taxes will decrease by 1 percent due to the town’s assessed value.

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