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After Centi resigns Wadach officiates Guilderland rsquo s first same-sex marriage

by Anne Hayden

GUILDERLAND — Shirley Spence and Leslie Graham were glowing with love, and something akin to triumph, as they walked out of Guilderland Town Hall on Tuesday afternoon.

They were the first same-sex couple to get married in Guilderland. The Marriage Equality Act took effect statewide on Sunday, July 24.

Hydraulic fracturing on course to start next year despite controversy and concerns

by Saranac Hale Spencer

Policy update at GCSD

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

School field trips must be tied to curriculum

Mourned as a hero Army Specialist Rafael A Nieves Jr is lauded as a brave soldier and loving family man

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

GUILDERLAND — Rafael A. Nieves Jr. was both a fierce soldier and a loving family man. The common thread was loyalty.

Comptroller rsquo s report shows

by Anne Hayden

$21M for IDA projects nets loss of 8 jobs

GUILDERLAND — The town’s Industrial Development Agency is not serving its purpose, which is to create jobs, according to a report released this month by the state comptroller’s office.

Ringing in the future by recognizing the past

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Bell tower in Berne will commemorate the consolidation of two churches

BERNE — The history of two churches will be commemorated in a new tower, home to antique bells from both of their steeples.

Village installs cameras in one park play equipment in another

by Jo E. Prout

lsquo He lived in a different more generous and easier world rsquo

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Albany’s rail-riding dog immortalized on postage stamp

A dog that died over a century ago lives on — as a part of postal lore and in the heart of the author who popularized him.

Tommell brothers collared for stealing equipment from Police equipment

by Saranac Hale Spencer

NEW SCOTLAND — State Police last Friday arrested two New Scotland brothers for possession of stolen construction equipment.

In wake of Marriage Equality Act

by Anne Hayden

Town clerk resigns as marriage officer

GUILDERLAND — Town Clerk Rosemary Centi will no longer perform marriage ceremonies once the Marriage Equality Act takes effect at midnight on July 24.

Replacement sought

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Wacksman resigns from library board

GUILDERLAND — After a year serving as a trustee on the library board, Steve Wacksman is resigning so the board is looking for a new member.

Motorboats cause a stir on Warner rsquo s Lake leave controversy in their wake

by Saranac Hale Spencer

WARNER LAKE — The Hofbrau won’t be opening a boat launch as a commercial venture this year.

In New Scotland

by Saranac Hale Spencer

Newcomers get unanimous support for Democratic ticket

Kurtz lands in jail after dispute over fianc eacute e rsquo s pregnancy

by Saranac Hale Spencer

VOORHEESVILLE — After wresting an engagement ring from his pregnant fiancée’s finger, Richard T. Kurtz kicked her in the stomach, according to a release from the Albany County Sheriff’s Office.

Going Out for the Festival of Writers

by Anne Hayden

Poets, novelists, journalists to celebrate the written word

RENSSELAERVILLE — The rugged beauty of the Helderbergs inspires writers.

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