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CLARKSVILLE — More than 30 people and six businesses and organizations have filed a petition to review the United States Postal Service’s determination to close the Clarksville branch.

ALTAMONT — How many villagers know that New York’s governor came to Altamont over a half-century ago to congratulate volunteer firemen for averting a water disaster?

Altamont library moves to Masonic Temple until train station renovations are completed

GUILDERLAND — The town is changing the way it bills for emergency medical services after 15 years with the same kind of contract, hoping to earn an extra $230,000 a year.

NEW SCOTLAND — After a domestic dispute at his home, Robert G. Ferullo, 35, set his house on fire, according to the Albany County Sheriff’s Office.

Berke offers fashion advice and found treasures, next-to-new clothes and gifts, at stylish store

GUILDERLAND — Alice Berke is still unpacking boxes to stock her store, New-ish, Inc. at Carpenter Commons on Western Avenue.

VOORHEESVILLE — After reducing the class sections in the middle school from five to four while putting together this year’s budget last winter, the school district was flooded with new eighth-grade students.

NEW SCOTLAND — Residents with storm debris will have until Oct. 1 to bring it to the town’s transfer station for no cost.

GUILDERLAND — Met Weld International is in the midst of settlement talks with the federal Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration after the company was fined nearly $50,000 due to violations.

ALBANY COUNTY — United States District Court Judge Lawrence Kahn found against a group of residents who sued the county, claiming that its new voting districts deny them an equal opportunity to vote for representatives.

GUILDERLAND — A local business owner feels his right to free speech is being violated by the restrictions on signage in the town.

After being blinded in his left eye
More than 1,000 support Jeffrey Fusco’s “ ‘Eye’ have a dream to stop bullying” campaign

Pucci named commish — Aylward says make it chief

Pine Grove plans to expand its firehouse

The Pine Grove Fire District, which covers a portion of Guilderland, is planning a $3.5 million expansion and renovation of its 40-year-old building.

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