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Photos: Helicopter Visits BKW Students

The Berne Fire District helped with a landing-zone road closure so that Berne-Knox-Westerlo students could see a LifeNet helicopter.

Connect with those we’ve been raised to think of as ‘the other’

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

In addition to the cultural inheritance an institution like slavery leaves in its wake, the authors of “Gather at the Table” cite studies that show the effects of such hardship and pain can be passed on through generations due to changes in DNA.

Podcast: 'Sex abuse murders your soul' — Richard Tollner, March, 29, 2018

 

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Rensselaerville State Forest

State forest logging leaves damaged roads, concerned residents

by H. Rose Schneider

State forests can serve as both recreational areas and sources of timber to be auctioned off by New York State. Residents of Rensselaerville were surprised when they observed clearcutting in a state forest.

Rates increase in two-thirds of special-use districts

by Sean Mulkerrin

At its March meeting, the New Scotland Town Board approved rate hikes in six of its 10 special-use districts.

Knox mulls full-time post for dog control, labor, plowing, cleaning

by H. Rose Schneider

KNOX — At its March 13 meeting, the Knox Town Board discussed consolidating the job openings of the park laborer and dog-control officer in order to save money by paying one salary.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Gaps remain between governor’s and legislators’ proposals

by Sean Mulkerrin

Neither the Senate nor the Assembly will support the governor’s 2-percent cap on annual growth in Board of Cooperative Educational Services, building, and transportation aid for schools.

New Scotland Hamlet plan gets another public hearing

by Sean Mulkerrin

Pushback from New Scotland residents over the proposed hamlet rezoning plan was significant enough that changes to the plan call for another public hearing.  

Town board sends PUD plan for Winding Brook apartment complex to planning board

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

Guilderland’s town board approved sending a Planned Unit Development proposal on Winding Brook Road near the YMCA to the planning board for review. Another PUD for Hiawatha Trails Land Development is currently being considered by the planning board and faces stiff public opposition. ​

Bollywood and bright clothes bring India home to Guilderland residents

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

Movies and clothing available in Westmere keep Indians in Guilderland connected to their homeland.

Albany and Saratoga counties plan shared $45M waste facility

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Albany and Saratoga counties plan to build a $45 million biosolid waste facility, which leaders say will save money and reduce carbon emissions that contribute to global warming.

The facility is to recycle biosolids, sewer sludge, and food waste into methane gas that can, in turn, produce energy.

Knox appointments could shape town’s future

by H. Rose Schneider

The Knox Town Board appointed several new members to the planning and zoning boards as well as to the conservation advisory council.

female athletes

Voorheesville looks to level the playing field for female athletes

by Sean Mulkerrin

Concerns raised over the number of sports offered to girls in Voorheesville has the district looking to make additions.

southern pine beetle New York State Department of Conservation

Destructive beetle found in the Pine Bush

Climate change may be causing southern pine beetles to move north, where they are killing pine trees.

Nine people interested in being a GPL trustee, three slots are open

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

Three positions are open on the Guilderland Public Library’s board of trustees. Two seats that were appointed are up, and those board members both plan to run. Seven other town residents have also expressed interest.

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