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Water for New Salem

by Saranac Hale Spencer

NEW SCOTLAND — After years of dealing with scarce water and crumbling infrastructure, the residents of New Salem may soon get reliable access to municipal water.

Full-day K on the way VCSD board split on kindergarten

by Saranac Hale Spencer

VOORHEESVILLE — In a split vote Monday, the school board doubled the length of the kindergarten day.  The full-day program will start next fall.

More grants available in the wake of Tropical Storm Irene

by Anne Hayden

According to gov rsquo s budget GCSD to get slight increase in state aid

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

GUILDERLAND — Despite the $805 million in increased school aid proposed by the governor, Guilderland still faces a funding gap of over $3 million with a roll-over budget — keeping the same staff and programs — for next year.

First in region to get heart pump David Morey has a new lease on life

by Anne Hayden

GUILDERLAND — After nearly two decades of suffering with heart and breathing problems, David Morey is facing his future with optimism.

ldquo The nursing shortage is real rdquo State foundation launches library display to promote nursing

by Anne Hayden

GUILDERLAND — Nurses Gertrude Hutchinson and Debra Wolff hope their display at the Guilderland Public Library this month will help encourage others to pursue nursing as a career.

Suit bears fruit Closure reconsidered for Clarksville P O

by Saranac Hale Spencer

CLARKSVILLE — The post office here has gotten a reprieve from its slated closure since the Postal Regulatory Commission decided that the postal service did not sufficiently consider the effect of closing.

At GCSD Super proposes cutting two leaders rsquo posts

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

GUILDERLAND — As the school district faces a $3.3 million revenue shortage for next year’s budget, Superintendent Marie Wiles on Tuesday reviewed the leadership structure for the school board, concluding with four short-term recommendations for change and six options for future consideration.

Melinda Mackesey explores the Adirondacks in a book written for families

by Jo E. Prout

ALTAMONT — Local educator Melinda Mackesey is promoting her newly-published book that shares her love of the Adirondack region with young readers and their families.

Were teachers left out Who should decide on the shape of the school day

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

GUILDERLAND — Several board members, a parent, and a teacher voiced concerns at last week’s board meeting about proposed changes in school schedules. Varied views were expressed on what the board’s role should be in making the changes.

At Stuyvesant Plaza Is electronic sign an upgrade or a hazard

by Anne Hayden

GUILDERLAND — A new sign proposal for Stuyvesant Plaza has the McKownville Improvement Association up in arms.

One unit votes no Town Board approves two CSEA contracts

by Anne Hayden

GUILDERLAND — At a time when local unions are voicing concern over Governor Mario Cuomo’s 2012 budget proposal, the town has already approved contracts for its Civil Service Employees Association units.

3 3M budget gap looms Three dozen turn out to help GCSD make ldquo big decisions rdquo

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

GUILDERLAND — Following through on a promise she made a year ago, her first time through the Guilderland budget process, Superintendent Marie Wiles has studied both the district’s use of time and its leadership structure — and made recommendations for change — in preparation for the new budget cycle.

Convicts say Alcoholism is a disease 151 treat it

by Anne Hayden

The Bridge Center, an all-male residential facility that focuses on intensive rehabilitation for alcoholics and drug addicts, brought a group of 15 men to Ed Frank’s Choices 301 center in Altamont last week.

GCSD launches letter-writing campaign for mandate relief

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

GUILDERLAND — The school district, at impasse with its two biggest unions and battered by rising pension and health-care costs, has launched a letter-writing campaign, seeking mandate relief.

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