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Fletcher Road a ‘very hot spot’: Expanded driveway leads to lawsuit

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

GUILDERLAND — On Fletcher Road in Westmere — an older area of town where most houses were built after World War II when households typically had one car and driveways are not as long as they are in some newer parts of town — many residents have made L-shaped additions onto their driveways, to park more cars off the road.

Westerlo to seek grant for cleaning public water

by H. Rose Schneider

The Westerlo Town Board moved forward Tuesday on a grant application that would help fund filtration of the chemical bromomethane from its public water supply. Levels higher than the state standard were found in the water this winter, but are not considered hazardous.

Albany County District Attorney David Soares

Gov’s report leads to proposed marijuana legalization legislation

by Sean Mulkerrin

A study released from the state in July found that the pros of marijuana legalization outweigh the cons; this week, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo appointed a workgroup to draft legalization legislation.

Facebook post and reward leads to arrest for dog abandonment

by H. Rose Schneider

BERNE — After a social-media post and a $100 reward drew attention from angered viewers, the Albany County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man for abandoning two dogs on Cole Hill Road in Berne.

Podcast: Bev Filkins and Pat Canaday, a trip to the fair

00:00                                         Hello, this is Melissa, Hale-Spencer, the editor of the Altamont Enterprise and today we are discussing the other oldest institution in Altamont, the Altamont Fair, and we are so excited to have with us two people who are just devoted to the fair.

Riitanos get green light to build 72 units in 3 stories for seniors

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

GUILDERLAND — The zoning board of appeals unanimously granted a special-use permit and a variance in July for Riitano Senior Apartments, a planned 72-unit residential independent-living facility for people aged 55 and older at 6232 Johnston Rd. in Guilderland.

Victoria Acres needs help to stay in the saddle

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

GUILDERLAND — A Guilderland property owner says he will soon be forced to sell the Western Turnpike land he had rented to Victoria Acres Equine Facility for six years, so that he can concentrate on getting medical treatment.

Black Creek Estates gets concept approval to build up to 20 houses

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

GUILDERLAND CENTER — Over the objections of about 10 residents who called the density too great for a rural-agricultural zone, the town’s planning board granted concept approval last month to Black Creek Estates, a conservation subdivision that will build a maximum of 20 houses between Hurst Road and Route 146.

Madelyn Garcia

BPD charge two in counterfeit case

BETHLEHEM — A woman whom, police say, had just been released on bail for robbery cases in New York City was charged here on Tuesday with 10 felony counts of first-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument when counterfeit bills were found in her car along with police uniforms.

After spare forum, Voorheesville seeks more input hiring sheriff’s deputy

by Sean Mulkerrin

The Voorheesville Central School District, after a forum on Tuesday where the audience wasn’t much larger than the district’s safety committee, continues to try to gauge community thought on hiring a sheriff’s deputy to be stationed in the schools come fall.

R’ville veteran explores Colonial history in ‘Liberty’s Flight’

by H. Rose Schneider

John Gordon traveled the region to research Colonial-era America for his book, in the hopes to educate others.

Greek Revival home donated to Carey Institute

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RENSSELAERVILLE — An 18th-Century Greek Revival home in the center of the Rensselaerville hamlet is for sale for $695,000 — with the proceeds to be donated to the Carey Institute for Global Good, a not-for-profit organization just down the road, which, according to its mission statement, is “dedicated to building a strong, educated and

Monolith Solar builds $4.9M headquarters at Vista Tech Park

by Sean Mulkerrin

Monolith Solar’s new headquarters is currently under construction in the Vista Technology Campus. When complete in October, the $4.9 million project will include a new 16,000-square-foot of office space and 10,000-square-foot research-and-development and manufacturing facility.

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