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‘My love for my country is without question’ says James Gaige

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

“My father was the first commander of the Helderberg Post,” said James Gaige. “I will be the commander on our 100th anniversary next year.”

Route 85 near rail-trail bridge closed for a month

ALBANY COUNTY — New Scotland Road will be closed in both directions in Slingerlands beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 30, through Monday, July 31, at 6 a.m.

Graying New York state strives to have elders ‘age in place’ for as long as they can

by Noah Zweifel

New York State’s Master Plan for Aging is a monumental effort to catalog and solve the problems of the state’s seniors, including issues like housing, transportation, and digital inclusion. 

Pine Bush updates fire-management plan, public comments invited

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

 The commission has applied prescribed fire to more than 3,407 acres with 2,251 acres burned since 2010 and has learned much in the process, the report says.

Watch for flaggers on Routes 32 and 335 in Bethlehem

BETHLEHEM — The state’s Department of Transportation is advising motorists to watch for alternating flows of traffic controlled by flaggers on State Route 32 between Creble Road and the intersection of Elm Avenue and on the Delmar Bypass in Bethlehem.

Amie Burnside

Westerlo’s open town board posts will be contested in November

by Noah Zweifel

With full, opposing slates from both major parties, Westerlo’s 2023 general election promises to be a far cry from 2021’s, when Republicans and Democrats endorsed all the same candidates for the town board.

Local governments should be required to livestream meetings, says report

by Noah Zweifel

A joint report from the New York Coalition for Open Government and the Cornell University State Policy and Advocacy Clinic calls for the state to require and help fund the live streaming of public government meetings, but acknowledges that cost is not a substantial barrier. 

Open Market is ‘a chance for all of Guilderland to come together,’ says Abraham

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

GUILDERLAND — When Scott Abraham read about farmers committing suicide, he decided to do something about it.

He read about families that had owned their farms for generations but couldn’t carry on. “It was just too tough … They can’t find help,” he says in this week’s Enterprise podcast.

Clarksville Historical Society working to preserve local past

by Sean Mulkerrin

 While there is still much to be done, much has been accomplished during the Clarksville Historical Society’s near-decade-long project to preserve preservation 

Johnson doggedly tracks local history, and brings others along for the hunt

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Asked how she comes up with these untold stories and makes them into compelling narratives, Mary Ellen Johnson said, “I’m like a little beagle following a bunny ….”

Gov advises vigilance as air quality issues remain

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

ALBANY COUNTY — The Albany area on Thursday, June 15, along with part of the Adirondacks had “moderate” as opposed to “good” air quality, according to AirNow.gov, a website run in conjunction with the Environmental Protection Agency.

Bethlehem holds meeting to inform public of plans to make Delaware Avenue safer

BETHLEHEM — The town of Bethlehem is planning improvements along Delaware Avenue between Elsmere Avenue and the city of Albany, with the goal, according to a release from the town, of creating a safer, more inviting environment for all users.

Nominations open for Bethlehem Chamber awards

DELMAR — The Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce, preparing for its 38th annual awards celebration, is accepting nominations for a business, businessperson, youth, or organization in these categories: Lifetime Achievement Award; Chamber Business or Business Person of the Year; Community Spirit Award; and/or Young Entrepreneur Award.

Guilderland spends $46K for new website to engage citizens

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

“There’s going to be what’s called a citizen-requests tracker,” Supervisor Peter Barber told the town board at its June 6 meeting, “where citizen issues come up and then there’ll be a response and then you’ll be able to track it as it goes through.”

Rensselaerville residents ask gun club for compromise on noise

by Noah Zweifel

The Rensselaerville Rod and Gun Club has increased its activity levels recently, taking on new members and new activities, which has irked some nearby residents who say the noise is disrupting their peace and quiet. Residents and club directors are expected to meet later this month to come up with a compromise. 

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