NEW SCOTLAND The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is beginning a yearlong review and public feedback process charting the future development and operation of the John Boyd Thacher and Thompson’s Lake state parks.
Boulevard residents shaken by pothole-riddled road
ALTAMONT Residents of Altamont Boulevard want their road repaved to reduce window-shattering vibrations from passing traffic, and the state plans to do so this spring.
GUILDERLAND Just over 100 people packed Tuesday’s school board meeting, applauding for each of the 34 speakers who criticized cuts proposed for next year’s budget. Many of the speeches from students, teachers, and parents were testimonials for the worth of the current system.
GUILDERLAND Just over 100 people packed Tuesday’s school board meeting, applauding for each of the 34 speakers who criticized cuts proposed for next year’s budget. Many of the speeches from students, teachers, and parents were testimonials for the worth of the current system.
VOORHEESVILLE The school district proposes cutting 16 clubs, two sports teams, several maintenance positions, and a multitude of classes, to help close a $500,000 budget gap, but still faces another gap of $41,844 for 2012-13.
GUILDERLAND The school board will vote next Tuesday on one of four options for bus replacement outlined last week in a lengthy report from the transportation department.
GUILDERLAND For the principal of Farnsworth Middle School, a national honor is not a reason to rest on her laurels but rather an inspiration to improve further.
GUILDERLAND The Best Western Sovereign Inn in Guilderland plagued with Legionella bacteria for the past two months last week installed a new hot-water tank to try to eliminate the problem.
Albany County will test the water again on March 14, said Mary Rozak, spokeswoman for the county.
ALTAMONT “Prom is a big deal,” says Rhonda Flansburg, the owner of Re-Nue Spa in the village. “It’s a time for kids to get dressed up, to feel glamorous and important for one day. Everyone wants that.”
NEW SCOTLAND The family of a forensic scientist at the center of an improper evidence-handling probe who killed himself in 2008 can have their day in court.
NEW SCOTLAND About three weeks ago, men clad in bright orange stripes and under armed guard began appearing along local public highways, and the garbage strewn along the roads began disappearing.