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Guilderland’s highway department has not sprayed any pesticides in 2019, said Superintendent Greg Wier. 

A barricaded yard near a dangerous curve on Helderberg Trail in Berne couldn’t prevent a 30-foot boat from flying like a softball after the surge brake on the trailer carrying the boat didn’t work.

Twin sisters Taylor Ten Eyck, right, and Morgan Willy

Joining a nationwide movement of farmer-florists, twin sisters Taylor Ten Eyck and Morgan Willy recently started their own company called Twin Dahlias Flowers. When it’s completely up and running, the business will not only grow flowers but also create bouquets and arrangements for sale. 

solar array, Westerlo

“These are general regulations for large- and small-scale solar,” said Deputy Supervisor Jason Rauf. “It’s not in favor or opposed. It’s just basic regulations.”

Voorheesville recently had a study performed to assess the feasibility of placing sewer lines in and around Main Street and Voorheesville Avenue. With the study in hand, the village is now looking for grants to help defray the project’s $3.6 million cost.

The cover of Dorothy Bremer Kohler’s book depicts the farmhouse in Gilboa — her Shangri-La, where she was raised — painted by her granddaughter, Jacklyn Kohler.

Several residents spoke in favor of the town’s idea, but suggested taking it further. 

Katy Vescio

Gary Kleppel said that swine are “no more or less a potential nuisance” than any other livestock.

Emu on the road

The emu, a four-year-old male, it turns out is named Sheriff Cody. He was eventually recaptured and locked back into the pen where he resides, temporarily, at Whispering Willow Wild Care on Carman Road.

The subcommittee has given its recommendation to the chairman, but the executive committee doesn’t have to follow it. 

Brian Wood

“We see deaths and dying and abuse, day in and day out,” said Brian Wood of emergency medical workers.

Frank Macri

Drawing on his music-teacher background, Frank Macri said, a school district is like an orchestra where everyone has to work together to be successful. 

Blake Spears

GUILDERLAND — Blake Spears, 38, of 15 Harmony Hill Road in Guilderland, was indicted on Aug. 29 on charges of sexually exploiting a child, and child pornography distribution and possession.

KNOX — On his 55th birthday, Aug. 27, Gary Salisbury quit his job as the Knox highway superintendent.

“It was because of the politics,” he told The Enterprise on Sunday. “The last couple of years were really tough … I cannot take the disrespect.”

Developers Richard and Sandra Hameroffs say their cash wash is uniquely eco-friendly and that their project will improve the intersection and bring nine jobs. 

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