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Bethlehem contemplates comp water plan

by Jo E. Prout

Bethlehem’s new commissioner of public works, George Kansas, said that New Scotland and Bethlehem do not have a formal agreement for water, but merely “randomly pieced together” contracts.

Fish chairs New Scotland Republicans

by Jo E. Prout

Former New Scotland Republican Party Chairman Timothy Stanton passed the leadership baton to Deane Fish last week.

Voters to decide on firefighters’ pensions

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

Because of the state tax freeze, villagers will not see their taxes rise over the next few years as a result of any increase to firefighters' pensions, according to the Voorheesville village clerk.

McCoy signs microbead ban into law

by Jo E. Prout

Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy signed Local Law L, which prohibits the sales of personal cosmetic products containing microbeads.

In pleading guilty, Tiffany VanAlstyne said she can’t recall murdering Kenneth

by Marcello Iaia

Now 20, VanAlstyne is facing a sentence of 18 years to life, scheduled to appear in court in January.

Robinson's opens hardware and garden center

by Jo E. Prout

Robinson's Ace Hardware in Guilderland continues its expansion, purchasing Olsen's Ace Hardware & Garden Center in New Scotland to open Jan. 2. 

After years, Creekside approved, with 16 lots

by Jo E. Prout

Creekside owner Bruce Boswell and the planning board smoothed out their issues with widening Miller Road, which led the board to grant final approval Tuesday. 

Neighbors support Elliott's tree farm

by Jo E. Prout

The planning board will decide if Cynthia Elliott's permit for a Christmas tree farm will continue when she no longer owns the property.

East Berne man dies in crash

ALBANY COUNTY — Derek Ellis, 28, of East Berne, died on Sunday, Nov. 29, after the truck he was driving went off the road and crashed.

Ellis’s truck crashed around 12:25 a.m. near the intersection of Albany-Shaker Road and Everett Road, according to the Colonie Police Department.

Promised Land seeks to preserve itself

by Anne Hayden Harwood

To preserve the foundation of their heritage, with development slowly chipping away at it, neighbors formally organized to become the not-for-profit Rapp Road Historical Association.

Barber at the helm early in Guilderland

by Anne Hayden Harwood

Former Supervisor Kenneth Runion retired on Nov. 23, before his term was up, because he sold his house and moved to Florida.

First State Troopers' dog was the best, says cop who worked with him

by Anne Hayden Harwood

Keough spent six weeks training with the dog, going from basic obedience, to tracking, and setting up obstacles with explosives.

Father Girzone mourned

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

ALTAMONT — A priest whose quest in life was “to make Jesus real” is described by those who knew him best as being like Jesus himself.

Joseph F. Girzone died on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn in Albany. He was 85. His books were read by millions of people around the world.

Buy local — and fabulous and cheap

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

Sometimes we hear the phrase “buy local” and think: That’s a good idea, but just not practical. Local goods are hard to find, and expensive, aren’t they?

Have suit, beard, and ‘reingoat’ — will travel

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

ALTAMONT — Mike Houghton has a small dental lab in a converted garage at his home in Sprakers, but at this time of year, the equipment for making gold and porcelain crowns gets crowded out by Santa gear. Houghton plays Santa at many area events, including the Altamont Victorian Holiday.

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