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Ferriero's friends on the frontlines

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

It is hard to watch someone you care about battle cancer, says Rhonda Flansburg who is marshaling battalions of friends to help Tammy Ferriero.

12% of GCSD special-needs students in contained classrooms

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Stephen Hadden, Guilderland's administrator for special programs, says that many students with disabilities, grouped together in classes, "connect and stay friends for life."

GCSD presents details on $18M upgrades

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

The architect hired by the Guilderland School District to design $18 million in upgrades to the district's seven buildings says the work is necessary to prevent being caught in "an emergency situation."

Water-system leak found and stopped

Thomas Delp, committee chairman for the Rensselaerville water system, said the problem of large demands from the storage tank seem to be gone now that a leak has been shut off for an unoccupied home.

Ethics case investigated assessor giving parents exemptions

by Marcello Iaia

Rensselaerville assessor Donna Kropp was the subject of an ethics case last year — ultimately determined to be unfounded due to missing files — brought by a complaint of Jeffry Pine, a former assessor for the town who is now  running against her in the upcoming election.

Knox town board seats challenged, town clerk open

by Marcello Iaia

Incumbents for town judge, highway superintendent, and tax collector are running unopposed.

From GOP and Dems, accusations mount

by Anne Hayden Harwood

GUILDERLAND – One week before the town election, the two major political parties are getting aggressive with their campaigning, each slinging accusations at the other.
A candidates’ forum, scheduled for Oct. 28, was canceled, and both sides are making accusations about the other’s ads and campaign contributions.

Director of Senior Services retires

by Anne Hayden Harwood

After 12 years, Cindy Wadach is leaving a job she loves but will volunteer to help the elderly.

Shoo-in New Scotland candidates talk about the town

by Tyler Murphy

New Scotland's incumbents, running unopposed in the town's elections, talk about water, development, and the ambulance squad.

Photos: Oh happy day!

by Michael Koff

Westmere Fire Chief David Weiser and John Lutz Jr., head of the fire commissioners share a laugh as they uncouple the fire hose Saturday to officially open the doors on the departments new $5 million firehouse. Standing alongside Commissioner Lutz are the other fire commissioners: Bob Dinovo Sr., Sean Maguire, and David Juron.

Next In Line?

VCSD adopts scaled-back $2.7M plan

by Tyler Murphy

Voorheesville School District residents will vote on Dec. 17 whether or not to pay for a new high school roof and upgraded technology.

Village board wants new squad

by Jo E. Prout

VOORHEESVILLE — After a long and bitter dispute, the village board said Tuesday that it will let the contract with the Voorheesville Area Ambulance Squad quietly expire on Dec. 31 so that it can begin using a different rescue service.

Photos: Turn, turn, turn

Photos: Berne books roll home

by Marcello Iaia

Children trailing colorful balloons carted picture books down Helderberg Trail in wagons and wheelbarrows, accompanied by their relatives, to the new home of the Berne Public Library on Oct. 19. They ran, rode, and strolled from the old library at Town Hall to their resting place inside the former St.

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