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By Zach Simeone

WESTERLO — The town board has agreed to hold a special election this May on the purchase of the Westerlo School from the Berne-Knox-Westerlo School District.

By Zach Simeone

BERNE — Despite the lack of a roof, the Rudy Stempel Family Sawmill is once again open for business after the building had caved in under one of the heaviest snowfalls in recent history.

GUILDERLAND — Steve Strong, the president of State Farm Utility Corporation, is trying to put himself out of business.

By Zach Simeone

BERNE — By putting their talents on display, the Hilltowns Players hope to raise money for the Community Caregivers this weekend in their annual entertainment showcase.

By Zach Simeone

ALBANY COUNTY — Seven arrests were made last week for the sale of alcohol to an underage customer during a sting operation by the Albany County Sheriff’s Department.

GUILDERLAND — Town residents feel secure that, if their home caught fire, someone would answer the call.

But many residents know little about their fire districts, or even which district serves them.

Citizens reviewing $87.5M spending proposal lament lost programs

Pine Bush Preserve looks to expand by 1,500 acres

GUILDERLAND – On March 18, the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission will decide when the new draft of its management plan will be released to the public.

NEW SCOTLAND — A big box is opening on Route 85, but it’s nothing new, it’s been there for years.

Thousands of e-mail addresses accidentally sent to parents

GUILDERLAND — Parents across the school district were startled last month to receive an e-mail listing the address of thousands of other Guilderland parents.

GUILDERLAND — A motorcyclist was injured yesterday when a driver misinterpreted his hand signal, according to Sergeant Eric Batchelder with the Guilderland Police.

Batchelder said events unfolded this way:

Board blasted on proposed school cuts

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