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Most board members first learned of Chief McNally’s offer, made in August, at their Nov. 15 meeting where some expressed concerns that students of color may feel intimidated by an officer or felt that the money — if it became a permanent position funded by the district — could better be spent elsewhere. Consequently, students were surveyed.

The Coalition for Open Government, a watchdog on government transparency issues in New York State, is starting a Capital Region chapter made up of citizens who include Robyn Gray, who chairs the steering committee for the Guilderland Coalition for Responsible Growth. 

A Dec. 15 fire at a Smith Lane garage in Berne killed a cat and a number of chickens, and afflicted the main residence with smoke and water damage. Two people — both adults — are receiving financial assistance from the Red Cross as a result. 

Wendall Thayer, post commander of the Legion, said about 200 were fed in the Legion hall on Nov. 24 while another 100 received take-out meals.

The Albany County Redistricting Commission’s original submission was rejected by the county legislature in October due to what legislatures described as a possible dilution of the county’s majority-minority districts.

The council will walk the property on Saturday and a report will be prepared for the town planning board to examine at a later date. 

Amanda Beedle started working out of her basement at home and expanded to her garage. After her husband refused to mow the lawn because he couldn’t get to the mower in the jam-packed garage, Beedle knew she needed a venue outside her home. Last week, the ribbon was cut, officially opening The Caring Closet.