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New Guilderland planner was senior planner in Bethlehem

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

New town planner Kenneth Kovalchik is aware of the high level of interest among residents in having a planner look at the big picture of development in Guilderland. Several large projects await his review, including the development proposed for Hiawatha Trails Executive Golf Course.

Pokornys honored by NASA for ‘star parties’

by H. Rose Schneider

The award was granted for hosting nighttime events discussing astronomy and related fields.

New engine is centerpiece for AFD’s 125th anniversary celebration

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

ALTAMONT — As the Altamont Fire Department celebrates its 125th anniversary, it is looking ahead, welcoming a brand new engine — and the public — to a party at the firehouse on saturday afternoon.

The new rescue pumper — a 2018 Toyne — will arrive at the firehouse on Main Street Friday night.

German shepherd survives six days on cliff ledge

by H. Rose Schneider

After being lost for nearly a week, Khaos, a German shepherd, ascended the cliffs of Thacher Park (with the help of a rescue team) to be reunited with his owner.

Judge Napierski raises issues but fails to halt Dem caucus

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

“What irritates me most about this case,” said town Supervisor Peter Barber in federal court, acting as attorney for one of the defendants, "is we are less than 72 hours before the start of this caucus.” He called the lawsuit “borderline frivolous.”

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Three Troy men charged in Bethlehem robbery

BETHLEHEM — A third man from Troy — John D. Murdaugh, 17 — was arrested this week in connection with a July 18 Delmar robbery.

Altamont Fair focuses on history, gets $3.5K grant

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

ALTAMONT — As it celebrates its 125th anniversary, the Altamont Fair is “working hard” to preserve its history, says Bev Filkins who chairs a committee of volunteers that has been immersed in the the project for two years.

Dollar General considers East Berne site

by H. Rose Schneider

A proposed Dollar General store, should it be approved by the town and built, would employ up to 10 people, and would be located across from the Mobil station in East Berne.

Podcast: Gerard A. Finin, discusses Hilltown doctor Anna Perkins

 

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White Cloud wants to waken the spirit to change the face of America

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Jay Cougar White Cloud lives what he believes in. His work as a Timberwright grew from his earliest childhood experiences. He now hopes to dedicate himself to restoring the Doctor Crounse House in Altamont.

Café closes, farm eatery moves, taproom to open

by H. Rose Schneider

With the closure of the Hilltown Café, the Kuhar Family Family Farm and Market is making use of a new space and a taproom is moving in next door.

Voorheesville tables vote on school resource officer

by Sean Mulkerrin

At its July meeting, the Voorheesville School Board put off voting on hiring a school resource officer for September, choosing instead to give the matter further thought and discussion.

HESO looks to Rensselaerville for observatory

by H. Rose Schneider

The Helderberg Earth and Sky Observatory is looking at land in Rensselaerville to build an observatory, says the organization’s president.

Guilderland gets $700K to upgrade Tawasentha Park

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

GUILDERLAND — Grants galore headlined Tuesday’s town board meeting here as Republican Senator George Amedore and Democratic Councilwoman Patricia Fahy were on hand to talk about the state funds they had secured for Guilderland — for stormwater management in McKownville and for park improvements at Tawasentha.

Doctor Crounse House may yet be saved

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

“It was like a miracle,” Thomas Capuano told The Enterprise of enlisting Jay C. White Cloud to restore the Crounse House. “He has a love of history and the technical skills we need.”

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