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Clarksville Elementary sale still expected, delayed by issue with beams in gym

by Sean Mulkerrin

An issue with support beams in the gym of the former Clarksville Elementary School — now used by the Albany County Sheriff’s Office — has slowed the sale of the building, but the sheriff’s office still expects the sale to go through.

Districts may apply for $100K grants to bring local produce to school cafeterias

Another $1.5 million is now available for school districts to support Farm-to-School programs across New York State ahead of the upcoming school year.

R’ville Dems to hold caucus for two town judges

by H. Rose Schneider

In Rensselaerville, two justices are up for reelection. Town Democrats will be holding a caucus next week for these two seats.

Berne cancels hazardous waste day after neighboring towns bow out

by H. Rose Schneider

The town of Berne will no longer be hosting its planned Household Hazardous Waste Day, as a lack of participants meant it could not support the total cost.  

Rural areas seek funds, clout, and new tech for internet access

by Sean Mulkerrin and H. Rose Schneider

The fight over whether broadband should be classified as a telecommunication (utility) service or an information service has been going on in the nation’s capital for well over a decade

Land Bank expects to take ownership of Governors Motor Inn in a week

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

Within a matter of months of taking ownership, the land bank hopes to turn the property over to a responsible buyer who will put it back into productive use.

Changes afoot on Western Avenue More parking for a diner, new spot for a pizza place, and a yoga studio wants to move in

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

The planning board has unanimously passed three Route 20 business proposals on to the zoning board.

Kelly Stang wants to increase diversity among hunters

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

GUILDERLAND — Kelly Stang of Guilderland, the New York State Department of Conservation wildlife biologist who launched and ran a state program introducing thousands of women and girls over the years to outdoor adventures, was promoted last month to oversee the DEC’s hunter-education program.

Photos: Crossgates Hotel looks for employees

Last week, Crossgates Mall held a job fair to start hiring new people for the Crossgates’ new hotel, the dual-branded Tru and Homewood Suites by Hilton, opening this fall.

Podcast: John Hamlin Gordon, a Historic Fiction and Family

00:00 Hello, this is Melissa Hale-Spencer, the editor of the Altamont Enterprise here this morning with a new author, John Hamlin Gordon. The second welcome. Thank you. I am holding in my hand a prototype of his book called Liberty's Flight and he plunges in to a war scene.

Guilderland named to list of ‘Safest Cities’

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

GUILDERLAND — The town of Guilderland was the only municipality in the Capital Region to make it onto an annual list, produced by a home-security company, of “50 Safest Cities in New York Report.”

DMV cracks down on underage drinking

The state’s Department of Motor Vehicles has launched a pilot program to crack down on underage drinking and the use of fake IDs.

Two mothers who removed their daughters from BKW say the school should do more to prevent bullying

by H. Rose Schneider

A Berne-Knox-Westerlo mother says she pulled her daughter out of school after she was picked on by other students, causing her to lose a significant amount of weight. Administrators deny these allegations, but concerns about bullying were discussed by community members when reviewing the district’s code of conduct.

Songwriting is therapy for Sydney Worthley

by Sean Mulkerrin

Sydney Worthley is making the rounds on the summer festival-circuit, on Aug. 18, she plays the Hope Rocks Festival, in Saugerties.

Berne library to receive state funds for roof, LED lighting

by H. Rose Schneider

The Berne Public Library will receive over $17,000 in state aid designated for libraries to repair its roof and install energy-saving lights

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