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Sidewalks from SEFCU to the library

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

Guilderland has received a grant of $680,800 to install a sidewalk that will accommodate wheelchairs, linking the Guilderland Library to the SEFCU building at Regency Park Drive, near Route 155.

Weekly newscast: BKW's school board race, a new form of residential construction, and Voorheesville considering a green grant

 

 


New hire to MHLC grew up with its preserves in her backyard

by H. Rose Schneider

A Bethlehem native who grew up “right around the corner” from some of the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy’s preserves has now been hired there. The position is funded by a $66,000 state grant.

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Francis charged with felony sexual assault

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

Police call the girl who says she was sexually assaulted “very credible,” but the arrested man’s father has been loudly and publicly defending his son, identifying the girl by name, calling her crazy, and saying her story is not true.

Three challengers, two incumbents run for BKW school board

by H. Rose Schneider

Kimberly Lovell and Nathan Elble are incumbents. Helen Lounsbury, Martin Szinger, and Randy Bashwinger are challengers. Candidates were asked about the school budget, the capital project, and other issues facing the district in the coming school year.

Cell tower debated at Westerlo hearing

by H. Rose Schneider

Westerlo is currently facing a decision of whether or not to construct a 120-foot cell tower in order to improve cell service in the area. But some residents are more concerned about potential health risks and the visual impact.

V’ville adopts $2.3M budget, eager to apply for green grant

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

The village board adopted a $2.3 million budget, which will keep tax rates flat, and also expressed interest in working to get a green grant.

Most incumbents are running for town posts

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

Supervisor Peter Barber and most of the other incumbents up for re-election to town posts in Guilderland are running again. Republicans have not yet decided who will challenge them.

Drug bust turns up murder suspect

The search turned up 248 bags of heroin, 113 grams of marijuana, 23 Ecstasy pills, and over $5,100 in cash.

Weekly newscast: New DPW commissioner, highway merger study, Guilderland's political shaker dies

 


BKW third-grader faces disease with a superhero cape and many congressional meetings

by H. Rose Schneider

Emma Detlefsen, a third-grader at Berne-Knox-Westerlo, has been afflicted with a chronic disease since she was an infant. She and her family have chosen to face it with fundraising and lobbying.

Thieves target lockers at local Ys

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

Four local YMCAs have been experiencing break-ins in lockers, including 10 people who have had items stolen since the beginning of the year at the Bethlehem Y. 

Jury says Haggerty is guilty of DWI

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

Jury trials for DWI are not rare in Guilderland, according to Clerk to the Justices Jennifer Stephens.

Coffin, Samson will fill two seats on VCSD board

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

A long-time board member, C. James Coffin, and a newcomer, Robert Samson, are guaranteed seats on the Voorheesville School Board as no one else is in the running.

Golf course reports of driving-range fees fine, but procedures lacking

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

The state comptroller told town officials that Guilderland should always verify the golf course’s calculations of driving-range fees earned.

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