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In Guilderland All-Democratic board makes unanimous appointments on New Year rsquo s Day

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

GUILDERLAND — The mood was celebratory and the votes were unanimous on New Year’s Day at Guilderland’s annual reorganizational meeting.

“It was very nice to see unanimous votes today,” said Councilman Brian Forte towards the close of the meeting, alluding to the fact that the five-member board was all-Democratic.

On New Year rsquo s Day Empty seat not filled on Knox Town Board

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

KNOX — Travis Stevens watched from the gallery — one among a half-dozen spectators— at 8 a.m. on New Year’s Day as Knox officials took their oaths of office. Stevens, a Republican who won a seat in the county legislature, stepped down as Knox councilman, leaving an empty seat at the dais.

With nunchuks Mall fight leads to felony arrest

by Anne Hayden

GUILDERLAND — On the evening of Dec. 28, two men were arrested at Crossgates Mall for assaulting two victims using several different weapons, including a baton, a pocket knife, and a pair of nunchuks.

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.

On New Year rsquo s Day Empty seat not filled on Knox Town Board

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

KNOX — Travis Stevens watched from the gallery — one among a half-dozen spectators— at 8 a.m. on New Year’s Day as Knox officials took their oaths of office. Stevens, a Republican who won a seat in the county legislature, stepped down as Knox councilman, leaving an empty seat at the dais.

With nunchuks Mall fight leads to felony arrest

by Anne Hayden

GUILDERLAND — On the evening of Dec. 28, two men were arrested at Crossgates Mall for assaulting two victims using several different weapons, including a baton, a pocket knife, and a pair of nunchuks.

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.

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.

Duncan named county DPW chief

by Saranac Hale Spencer

NEW SCOTLAND — Having just been sworn in to his ninth two-year term as the town’s highway superintendent, Darrell Duncan will likely take a post as the county’s commissioner of public works.

In Guilderland All-Democratic board makes unanimous appointments on New Year rsquo s Day

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

GUILDERLAND — The mood was celebratory and the votes were unanimous on New Year’s Day at Guilderland’s annual reorganizational meeting.

“It was very nice to see unanimous votes today,” said Councilman Brian Forte towards the close of the meeting, alluding to the fact that the five-member board was all-Democratic.

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