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Mayor’s notes: Altamont continues its legacy of green

by James Gaughan

Spring is upon us.  Although summer is just around the corner, this is the time to relish the beautiful rebirth of a new season.

First taste of sardines at mid-life nests many stories

by Frank L. Palmeri

You would think at my advanced middle age — let's just say I'm old enough to know better — I would have tried most everything I'm remotely interested in by now. But, guess what? The other day I ate sardines for the first time in my life. Don't ask me why, I just had the idea that it was time.

Cast your ballot and let your voice be heard

To the Editor:

On Tuesday, May 20, Guilderland Central School District residents will head to the polls to vote on a $92,132,900 budget for the 2014-15 school year. This proposed budget represents an increase in spending of $1,109,700 (+1.22 percent) over the current year’s budget.

You don’t have to be a sucker, arm yourself with information

To the Editor:

Consumer fraud is an issue that cuts across all socio-economic groups.  Old, young — it makes no difference.  At some point in our lives, we could all find ourselves victimized by some unscrupulous con artist with larceny on his or her mind.

Setting standards is one achievement but meeting standards is something else

To the Editor:

See painted barn quilts at the Altamont library

To the Editor:

It’s not too late to preserve your civil liberties

To the Editor:

Do you feel as though your civil liberties are slipping away? Do you feel like the government is growing out of control and your freedoms are lessoned by the day?

Thank you Ms. Singh, for making us think

To the Editor:

While many may think of Ms. [Amrit Michelle] Singh's desire to erect a monument to the lost cattle in the accident on Rock Road to be frivolous, I hope her mission will make many think about and discuss the issues involved in our food production system.

Charter Review Commission report is skimpy

To the Editor:

Both the Albany County Charter Review Commission and Albany County League of Women Voters have made a weak case in support of a commission proposal endorsed by the league to reduce the Albany County Legislature from 39 to 25 members.

Berne has worked diligently to form partnerships in a way that is innovative and fiscally prudent

To the Editor:

Beware of the bear

To the Editor:

I saw a black bear on Bozenkill Road on Monday evening at about 7:30. I wanted to let you know in case you wanted to alert your Altamont readers that there might be a bear in the vicinity, so they could secure their garbage and be more vigilant when they are out with their dogs or kids. 

Life is good with Lucinda, my new kidney

To the Editor:

“There is no cure for end-stage renal disease. There are some very good treatment options though”: This was my first lesson upon being diagnosed in November of 1992.

Help vets while you help yourself to dinner

To the Editor:                                                                          

The Boyd Hilton Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies’ Auxiliary will be serving its annual Chicken ’N’ Biscuit Dinner on Saturday, April 26, starting at 4 p.m. and ending at 7 p.m. at the post on 11 Mill Street in Altamont.

If you like flowers, our club could be for you

To the Editor:

Do you have an interest in gardening, flower design, or making floral arrangements?  If your answer is yes, then the Guilderland Garden Club is for you.

Come to the Spring Fling to support Maddie’s Mark

To the Editor:

My name is Josh Lare. I am the past chief of the Guilderland Center Fire Department and the father of a cancer survivor.  I am writing in regard to an event we are putting on at the Guilderland Center Fire Department in conjunction with an incredible local organization, Maddie’s Mark Foundation.

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