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Berne board divided on solar moratorium

by H. Rose Schneider

The Berne supervisor said his vote against the moratorium was symbolic to say that the town needs to move forward on enacting a law to allow for industrial solar arrays, while a councilwoman writing such a law said it needs time and consideration.

Spears used Kik messenger app to send child porn, federal prosecutors say

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

Blake Spears sent videos of adults performing sex acts on girls as young as 6, according to a criminal complaint filed in federal court.

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Bill seeks to save New Scotland and V’ville historic ‘structures and sites’

by Sean Mulkerrin

A proposal from the New Scotland Historical Association is looking to save New Scotland and Voorheesville’s historic homes and sites.

Berne building inspector cites West Woodstock Road property

by H. Rose Schneider

Property on West Woodstock Road was cited on Jan. 28, after previous building inspectors had also cited the property owners for violations in both 2012 and 2017.

Civil Service mulls fate of transfer station workers

by H. Rose Schneider

The Albany County Civil Service is now reviewing the dismissal of three Knox transfer station workers, and had issued a decision that at least two shouldn’t have been fired before rescinding it, town officials said.

Duel to replace Clenahan: Who will represent District 30?

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

Two Democrats — Steven D. Wickham and Dustin M. Reidy — will vie in a June primary to get their party’s backing to represent Guilderland’s District 30 in the Albany County Legislature.

Floyd Mair wins Social Change fellowship

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Fifth-grader Olivia calls her mother, Elizabeth Floyd Mair, nosey. “Being a journalist allows you to ask questions,” says Floyd Mair.

Guilderland town clerk Jean Cataldo to retire

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

GUILDERLAND — Jean Cataldo is set to retire at the end of this year, after 20 years of working for the town as, first, receiver of taxes, and then town clerk.

She will fill out her term, but she will not run for re-election in November, said Jacob Crawford, chairman of the Guilderland Democratic Committee, this week.

As customers move online, Altamont KeyBank will close

The Altamont branch of KeyBank will close on May 10.

In New Scotland: A short ‘shot clock’ for approving new wireless technology

by Sean Mulkerrin

The Federal Communications Commission in an effort to hasten the launch and adoption of 5G technology and infrastructure in September 2018 issued an order that has towns, cities, counties, and states scrambling to pass laws to protect their own interests from the FCC order.

Carlos X. Quinones Jr.

Alleged rapist, Quinones arrested for brandishing a gun in the Crossgates lot

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

Carlos Quinones, 16 at the time, was also arrested on Oct. 1, 2018 on rape and other felony charges. The date of his earlier arrest is the same day that Raise the Age legislation went into effect in New York State, making it possible for many 16-year-old defendants to have their cases heard in Family Court. Raise the Age did not apply to Quinones' case for several reasons, said Cecilia Walsh of the Albany County District Attorney’s Office.

Berne Town Board throws out super’s decision to do away with liaisons

by H. Rose Schneider

The Berne Town Board decided in a split vote to reinstate the positions of liaisons a little over a month after the supervisor decided to do away with the posts.

Listen: Vic DiSanto and the joys of raising sled dogs

00:00 Hello, this is Melissa Hale-Spencer, the editor of the Altamont Enterprise. And today we have a real treat. We have Victor DiSanto and his Husky Mountie who is sitting quietly by his side being stroked by her, her, it's a her right? Yes, but by her owner and just looking like the most well behaved off.

Defunct rescue squad donates $78K to town

by H. Rose Schneider

The building has been used by police, emergency medical service responders, firefighters, and blood-drive workers.

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