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Dems loosen up procurement policy 1K new limit

by Tyler Schuling

RENSSELAERVILLE — The town now has a new plan for spending. 

After AG rsquo s probe

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Will GCSD retain Girvin & Ferlazzo?

GUILDERLAND — The school board here will discuss on Tuesday whether or not to retain the legal services of Girvin & Ferlazzo.

GTA and GPA square off

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Five run for three seats on GCSD board

GUILDERLAND — It’s a five-way race for three seats on the Guilderland School Board this spring and, once again, a parents’ group is squaring off against the teachers’ union with endorsements.

Eight in all

by Saranac Hale Spencer

Board interviews candidates for top cop slot

GUILDERLAND — Five candidates have been interviewed for police chief and there are three more to go.

Middle of the road

by Saranac Hale Spencer

Man arrested on Route 20

GUILDERLAND — On Sunday evening, police say, Jonathan D. Brainard stood in the middle of Western Avenue near the Princetown line, wearing an Albany Police Department jacket and holding a can of beer in his hand.

Never on Sunday

by Saranac Hale Spencer

Mezza Notte wants to extend hours

GUILDERLAND — A flower-shop-turned-restaurant is looking to modify its operation after a year in business and the neighbors are still opposed.

Growing The battle for Bender farmland

by Tim Matteson

By David S. Lewis

Super departs

by Tim Matteson

Langevin says she’ll stay in community

By David S. Lewis

NEW SCOTLAND –Voorheesville’s school superintendent, Linda Langevin, announced her resignation last night, citing an illness in the family as the cause.  Her resignation will be effective as of Aug. 31. 

Curran Quits parents question why

by Tim Matteson

By David S. Lewis

At BKW

by Tyler Schuling

Three to run for two open seats

BERNE — This spring, three candidates will vie for two seats on the Berne-Knox-Westerlo School Board.  Both seats carry three-year terms.

State of emergency declared Unattended burning barrel starts fire

by Tyler Schuling

ALBANY COUNTY — After a brushfire in Rensselaerville last Thursday, Albany County Executive Michael Breslin has declared a state of emergency and banned outdoor fires.

V rsquo ville minds making Odyssey to worlds

by Tim Matteson

By David S. Lewis

VOORHEESVILLE – This year’s Odyssey of the Mind team qualified for the World Finals, where it will compete against countries such as Germany, Hong Kong, China, and Great Britain. 

After one year

by Tyler Schuling

Laub booted off Westerlo Planning Board

WESTERLO — Leonard Laub, the chairman of the town’s planning board, was removed from office Tuesday night.  After holding a public hearing, the town board’s vote was unanimous. 

ECS to manage cell tower for Knox

by Tyler Schuling

KNOX — Knox is moving forward with plans to build a cellular tower on Street Road. 

Writer teaches self-respect makes life bearable

by Tyler Schuling

BERNE — Respect yourself.  Treat others with respect.  And make The Rest of Your Life the most fantastic story you have ever told. 

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