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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.

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.

Pretty draconian rdquo Growing interest

by Saranac Hale Spencer

NEW SCOTLAND — The town will pay more than $10,000 to the state for a nearly 40-year-old error in its retirement system payments.

Like-minded board members make unanimous appointments in New Scotland

by Saranac Hale Spencer

NEW SCOTLAND — A slate of unanimous votes followed the swearing in of two new town board members who campaigned with sitting board members on a platform promising cooperation on the recently divided board.

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.”

Differences settled Altamont rsquo s Memorial Day parade will march on

by Jo E. Prout

The Friendship Circle includes any child who wants a mentor and widens the world for teens who help too

by Anne Hayden

GUILDERLAND — Simone, a delicate wisp of a girl, nestled in the arms of a teenage volunteer and watched a plastic ball roll across the floor. Inside were the ingredients to make ice cream.

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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