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As solar arrays add battery storage, Westerlo mulls changes to law

by H. Rose Schneider

Westerlo’s solar law could be amended to change the nature of how decommissioning bonds are determined in the midst of solar applications being approved over again in order to include a new type of energy-storage system.

GHS graduation moves to morning

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

The change will allow families more time for celebrating, say school district officials.

New Scotland approves $8.2M budget for 2019

by Sean Mulkerrin

At its monthly meeting, the New Scotland Town Board approved a budget for next year, and set a public hearing date for a proposed law to amend the town’s existing dog-control law.

Altamont Rescue Squad carries on through demise of Western Turnpike

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

As Western Turnpike Rescue Squad closes its doors, its operations taken over by the town of Guilderland, the Altamont Rescue Squad looks to the future.

Shots fired at closed restaurant owned by town judge

by H. Rose Schneider

Bullets struck the outside wall, front door, and a water cooler at the restaurant Pop’s Place.

Photos: The Festival of Lights Shines in Guilderland

Colorful costumes and traditional dance were part of the Diwali celebration on Nov. 3 as Indian Americans gathered at the Guilderland YMCA. The autumn festival of lights symbolizes the victory of good over evil and knowledge over ignorance.

Listen: Bill Howard, on documenting the history of Ball's Bluff

 

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District attorney says minor marijuana charges won't be prosecuted

by Sean Mulkerrin

On Thursday, Albany County District Attorney David Soares announced that his office will decline to prosecute cases of simple marijuana possession.

Mallozzi’s to stop running eatery at the town’s golf course

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

GUILDERLAND — The town is ending its relationship with Mallozzi’s, the long-time food-and-beverage vendor at the town-owned Western Turnpike Golf Course.

Guilderland Supervisor Peter Barber told the town board on Nov. 8 that the goal is to have a new vendor in place by the start of the next golf season.

Salary increases criticized, defended in R’ville $2.8M budget proposal

by H. Rose Schneider

The proposed Rensselaerville budget for 2019 has an increase of about $33,000 in its general and highway funds. Increases of town workers’ wages drew the ire of some residents, but were defended by town officials as being increases on already low salaries.

Historic Altamont decides not to pursue ownership of Doctor Crounse House

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

GUILDERLAND — The citizens’ group Historic Altamont Inc. wrote a letter this week to Guilderland Supervisor Peter Barber and Altamont Mayor Kerry Dineen advising them that it would no longer seek ownership of the historic Doctor Crounse House, at the gateway to the village.

Can you hear me now? Cell tower again being proposed in Altamont

by Sean Mulkerrin

Enterprise Consulting Services is once again looking to install a cell tower in Altamont. In 2013, the company had the same proposal for the same for the same site, on Agawam Lane.

GCSD considers May vote for reduced project

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

GUILDERLAND — The Guilderland school board is considering its next steps, following a failed capital-construction project referendum on Oct. 16.

Problems with the water district still plague the town of Westerlo

by H. Rose Schneider

After being re-appointed to the town’s water board and again offering a monthly report on Westerlo’s water district, William Bichteman said the district is still financially strapped as more expenses arise.

‘Amazing’ FMS teacher gets a new set of lungs

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

GUILDERLAND — Teacher Colleen Ryan’s wife, Barbara Martucci, got the news that Ryan would be receiving a new set of lungs early on the morning of the couple’s eighth wedding anniversary, Nov. 13.

Just before midnight that same day, the transplant surgery had been completed.

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