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New super Poirier at the wheel for GCSD transportation

by Melissa Hale-Spencer


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GUILDERLAND — Danielle Poirier likes a challenge. And she’s in for one.

Last week, Poirier was named transportation director for the Guilderland schools. On March 5, she’ll take the reins from Christine Sagendorf who is retiring.

Lighting law touches off controversy

by Saranac Hale Spencer


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NEW SCOTLAND — A bill that would regulate outdoor lighting in town drew sharp criticism from the planning board recently.

Similar to a law in the neighboring town of Bethlehem, the proposed law would, essentially, prohibit residents’ lights from bothering their neighbors.

5M project delayed Westmere FD fires contractor

by Anne Hayden


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GUILDERLAND — Two years after residents approved a $5 million bond for a new firehouse, the Westmere Fire District has fired the project’s contractor.

Emma Daisy Stevens celebrates the century mark in grand style

by Melissa Hale-Spencer


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KNOX — Knox history came to life last weekend as descendents of those who had built up the hamlet gathered from far and wide to celebrate the 100th birthday of Emma Daisy Bunzey Stevens.

The world travels to Berne on the notes of the clarinet and the rhythm of the djembe

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

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BERNE — Carson Dorward carefully, oh, so carefully, cradled a dried gourd covered with an old blue fishing net laced with African seashells. He gently shook the hollow gourd, and the rhythmic sound resonated across his Berne classroom.

Florist says GFD rose sales shut her down

by Anne Hayden

— GUILDERLAND — In February 2010, Jean Simmons had hope for her floral business. This year, she’s closing her doors for good. Simmons blames her closure on the Guilderland Fire Department, and its annual Valentine’s Day rose sale.

Driver in fatal crash unrecognizable

by Melissa Hale-Spencer


KNOX — A 1990 Chevrolet pickup truck crashed in Knox early Wednesday morning. The driver was killed but so badly burned, he could not be identified, according to Albany County Sheriff Craig D. Apple.

GCSD super will sacrifice advisory to save programs

by Melissa Hale-Spencer


GUILDERLAND — Although Superintendent Marie Wiles will not present her budget for next year until March 1, she indicated Tuesday she will recommend a spending plan that eliminates the popular high school advisory period.

GCSD budget gap at 2 6M Citizens and staff consider cuts in four areas

by Melissa Hale-Spencer


GUILDERLAND — The revenue gap faced by the school district for next year’s budget has narrowed to $2.6 million — down from $3.2 million — because the amount Guilderland has to pay to the Teachers’ Retirement System is less than had been anticipated.

Bicyclist injured

by Jo E. Prout


ALTAMONT A bicyclist was injured last week when he attempted to cross over the railroad tracks on Main Street in the village.

After Tropical Storm Irene Tunes from the Civil War

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

will raise funds to help those now battling to rebuild in Central Bridge

A third Civil War concert will be held to benefit survivors of Tropical Storm Irene.

Busch calls for county audit Federal lien leveled against Project Strive

by Anne Hayden


GUILDERLAND — A new Albany County legislator, representing the Hilltowns, is calling for the county to audit a not-for-profit organization directed by Guilderland’s Democratic Party chairman.

After years Cap may come

by Saranac Hale Spencer

NEW SCOTLAND — A cap on the size of retail development, glacial in its pace and proportion, is again before the town, having reshaped the political landscape over the last four years.

Also gets 13K from FEMA Village names new trustee for LOSAP

by Jo E. Prout


VOORHEESVILLE — The village board passed its second resolution of the year last week, naming a different bank trustee of the $394,000 investment account for fire and rescue volunteers.

Farmers say Keep FSA

by Saranac Hale Spencer


ALBANY COUNTY — Dozens of farmers pleaded for the Voorheesville Farm Service Agency office to stay open during a public hearing on Tuesday morning. The 40-year-old office is among 131 offices nationwide slated to be closed.

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