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Listen: Edgar Tolmie, waiting for a heart

Edgar Tolmie wanted to make this podcast so his children and particularly his granddaughter Sarah would be able to hear his voice and be guided by his life’s philosophy when he dies. Although he is still in his 50s, he suffered a massive heart attack and is on a waiting list for a heart transplant.

City of Watervliet sues Guilderland over value of reservoir

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

One-hundred-and-three property owners are suing Guilderland, according to town Assessor Karen Van Wagenen. Under this year’s townwide revaluation, these 103 properties have a new assessed value totaling almost $570 million. 

Voorheesville woman among 9 county residents arrested on welfare fraud

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

ALBANY COUNTY — Josephine Nakajigo, 40, of Voorheesville was among nine people in Albany County arrested this week for welfare fraud, county spokeswoman Mary Rozak said on Wednesday.

Altamont Village Board delays Stewart’s decision until October

by Sean Mulkerrin

Citing the need for further review, the Altamont Board of Trustees made no decision on the rezone of 107-109 Helderberg Ave.

Westerlo chooses Voss to help with comprehensive plan

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

“You wouldn’t go to court without a lawyer,” Ned Stevens told the Westerlo Town Board as it debated hiring a consultant to help develop its comprehensive plan.

Westerlo Rural was in grave shape when Filkins revitalized the cemetery

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

The Westerlo Rural Cemetery may soon offer “green burials.”

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State Comptroller: Voorheesville manages water and sewer bills  accurately and effectively 

by Sean Mulkerrin

VOORHEESVILLE — The two women who keep Voorheesville running like a well-oiled machine, received the bureaucratic equivalent of rave reviews for their handling of the village’s billing, collection, and enforcement of water and sewer charges, according to a recently released state audit.

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Governors Motor Inn and Nedco may be torn down

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

Guilderland may soon get its first roundabout. The state’s Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing at Pine Bush Elementary School on Sept. 24 about installing a roundabout at Carman Road and Lydius Street. The old Nedco Pharmacy would be demolished.

Following court order, Lewis still seeks hidden info on fire that burned his Westerlo home

by H. Rose Schneider

Documents released on June 6 from Albany County in response to a county judge’s order include a list of documents in possession of the sheriff’s office with statements as to why the items may or may not be withheld.

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