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Rensselaerville Library’s new branch in Medusa expands library’s reach

by Noah Zweifel

The director of the Rensselaerville Library, Patrick Wynne, told The Enterprise that the library’s new branch in Medusa, in the former public safety building, arose from the organization’s strategic plan, which found through outreach to the town’s hamlets that there “were barriers to use of the library.”

Voorheesville CSD adds online tax-pay option

by Noah Zweifel

Voorheesville has required that taxes be mailed in since the 2020, removing the option to pay in person, which has frustrated some people. Now, however, the district allows for online payments, which Assistant Superintendent for Finance Jim Southard says make the process easier for taxpayers. 

Unexpected recognition and a golden pin, 22 years after 9/11

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

“You compartmentalize,” said Valerie Ackroyd. “You put it out of your head that you're looking for human remains. It’s a job. You have to do your job.”

Guilderland EMS policy change spells trouble for Altamont Rescue

by Noah Zweifel

The Altamont Rescue Squad, a not-for-profit ambulance squad that serves Guilderland, Altamont, and Knox, will continue service for now, but is not asking the towns of Knox or Guilderland for money since it is unsure whether it will be able to sustain itself after Guilderland’s in-house ambulance service changed a policy that affects how many calls the Altamont squad can take.  

Guilderland votes to administer Knox program for subsidized housing

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

“We proposed combining,” said Nancie Williams of JEM Inc., explaining that Guilderland — through her agency — would take over administration of the program while people in Knox will still have access to the program, using available rental units in Guilderland as a resource.

Westerlo Rescue Squad assets ‘in limbo,’ creating frustration

by Noah Zweifel

Westerlo Supervisor Matt Kryzak is unhappy that the headquarters of the Westerlo Rescue Squad, which ceased operations at the end of 2019 but hasn’t yet officially dissolved as an organization, is being used by its membership for storage of personal vehicles instead of something that could benefit the town. 

Firefighters plan $1M new training center, replacing half-century-old tower

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

The original masonry tower, located in the Northeastern Industrial Park, was built a half-century ago, according to David Messercola, and is no longer safe for burning drills.

Guilderland music fest leads to mass-gathering process review

by Noah Zweifel

To host two multi-day music festivals this year — one in June and July, and the other coming up at the end of this month — organizer Matthew Burke received mass-gathering permits from the town of Guilderland, per the town’s law. Officials are consulting with an attorney to find out whether events at the same property should instead require a special-use permit. 

Water worries raised over Black Creek Run development plans

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Guilderland resident Sue Green said the Bozenkill meets the Black Creek right behind her house where she has lived for half a century. “I’ve watched it; I’ve protected it. But most of all, I’ve watched it change dramatically over the last couple of years,” said Green.

Free COVID tests to be offered again

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

ALBANY COUNTY — On Sept. 20, the Biden administration announced it would once again set up a system so that free at-home tests for COVID-19 can be delivered through the United States Postal Service.

‘No silver bullet’: Programs to combat homelessness, addiction, and mental-health crises

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

They stood together at a press conference on Sept. 20, hosted by Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy who said, “It’s about taking a chance because what we’re doing isn’t working.”

Joe’s Tavern to close, but Curry Patta is back on the table

by Noah Zweifel

Nadia Raza has decided to close Joe’s Tavern, opting out of the property’s rent-to-own contract amid a cancer battle. However, she plans on reopening the much beloved Curry Patta wherever she can find a location. 

McCray pleads ‘not guilty’ to attempted cop murder

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

“I’m relieved for it to have ended as peacefully as it did but have concern for his behavior,” said Guilderland Police Lieutenant Joe DeVoe who was on the scene for the entire incident. “He could have caused serious injury or death. Bullets were going into other rooms. I’m just thankful our quick responses aided in ending this peacefully.”

Small-game hunting seasons start soon

Most small-game hunting seasons open on Saturday, Oct. 1, across New York state. 

Back in the saddle: Pucci fills in as Altamont PD chief with no end in sight

by Noah Zweifel

After stepping back into the role of police chief while the village finds a replacement for former chief Jason Johnston, Todd Pucci, who had retired from the position in 2021, spoke with The Enterprise about what qualities the village should look for in a new leader for the department. 

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