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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.

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.

Feds to shut local FSA

by Saranac Hale Spencer

ALBANY COUNTY — Having been saved by federal legislation five years ago, the county’s Farm Service Agency office is again slated for closure.

Another impasse in GCSD negotiations

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

GUILDERLAND — The school district and the Guilderland Employees Association have reached an impasse in contract negotiations.

“We’re not looking for the world,” said the GEA’s lawyer, Thomas Jordan. “Costs are going up for our members — food and gas — like everyone else. They need a fair wage.”

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.

Accused of biting student Guerette pleads not guilty

by Saranac Hale Spencer

VOORHEESVILLE — The teacher who was arrested for allegedly biting a student last month pleaded not guilty to endangering the welfare of a child in village court on Monday.

Differences settled Altamont rsquo s Memorial Day parade will march on

by Jo E. Prout

DNA tests given more weight too late for Calabro estate

by Saranac Hale Spencer

GUILDERLAND — While the $3 million estate of Joseph Calabro has been wending its way through probate, state law governing out-of-wedlock children’s rights to their biological fathers’ estates has changed.

Babysitter rsquo s theft leads to pot arrest

by Saranac Hale Spencer

CLARKSVILLE — A school psychologist and her husband were charged with two misdemeanors after their babysitter stole marijuana from their home and was caught with it at the Bethlehem high school, according to the sheriff’s office.

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.

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