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Long-time board members leave due to new ethics law

by Saranac Hale Spencer

NEW SCOTLAND — The ethics law the town board passed in June is due for a public hearing on its first revision.

Voorhesseville to have veterinarians as Cheever and McCarthy plan new practice

by Jo E. Prout

VOORHEESVILLE —Local veterinarian Holly Cheever is opening The Village Animal Clinic here with her partner, Mike McCarthy, making theirs the only small-animal veterinary practice in the town of New Scotland.

Phone line connects Albany County residents with service providers

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

ALBANY COUNTY — Residents seeking information about long-term care and services may call Albany County — NY Connects to speak with a caseworker; the number is 447-7177.

The staff is on duty weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Could runoff from mine contaminate reservoir Officials say no

by Anne Hayden

Irma Garlock at age 93

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

A woman of many talents has a house packed with a lifetime of artifacts

KNOX — Irma Garlock built her house with her own hands.

Bill proposal

by Saranac Hale Spencer

Town to charge owners for tearing down derelict buildings

NEW SCOTLAND — The town is considering a law that would allow it to charge property owners for the stabilization or removal of derelict buildings.

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