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Bethlehem gets $195K to buy forested land

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

BETHLEHEM — The town of Bethlehem has been awarded $195,000 in the second round of Community Forest Conservation grants,

Gordon fails to get judgment against Stefanie Rockwood for debts, defends against libel claim

by Noah Zweifel

Sandy Gordon had initially filed a lawsuit against Joshua Rockwood and his wife over their failure to pay him for farming equipment he had sold to them. Rockwood now alleges that Gordon “slandered” him in The Enterprise and had harassed him, among other alleged incidents.

Willsey files highway complaint for Gifford Hollow Road

by Noah Zweifel

Steep drop-offs on either side of where Gifford Hollow Road meets Switzkill Road in Berne threatens the traveling public, Berne resident and former New York State Department of Transportation employee Joel Willsey warned the town in a letter, since no guardrails or signs are in place to prevent someone from driving in. 

Guilderland approves first pot shop, expected to open by year’s end

by Sean Mulkerrin

Two years after just saying no and 18 months after just saying yes, Guilderland is expecting its first marijuana retail sales shop.

No residents home as New Salem house burns, three pets rescued

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

The volunteers managed to keep the fire to the first floor, Chief Steve Ayers said, although there was smoke damage on the second floor. “But the family should be able to get their possessions intact from the second floor,” he said.

Bethlehem gets $90K to update zoning

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

ALBANY COUNTY — Several local groups are receiving funds as part of Round XIII of the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative, which is dispensing over $23 million to support 101 communities statewide.

Rensselaerville justice election race up in the air until end of the month

by Noah Zweifel

Incumbent Rensselaerville Justice Gregory Bischoff won re-election by only nine votes, trailed by his Republican opponent, Richard Tollner. Although the Albany County Board of Election has released its official general election results, some ballots have been sent back to voters to be cured of any defects, and the final total for the Rensselaerville justice race won’t be known until the end of the month. 

$1.4M awarded to repave Route 20

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

GUILDERLAND — Among the $100 million in funding meant to renew state roads affected by extreme weather, $1.4 million has been allocated to resurface Route 20 in Guilderland from Route 146 to Schoolcraft Street.

Schoolcraft Street runs next to the historic Schoolcraft House in the Guilderland hamlet.

From an arcing green corridor to promoting diversity, groups set goals for Guilderland’s future

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

From an arcing green corridor to promoting diversity, groups set goals for Guilderland’s future

Guilderland Angels take wing, contributions needed

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

“This year, we decided to join forces,” said Sandra Dollard, the chamber’s director. The partnership, she said, will “enlarge our circle of giving.”

Guilderland grants tax breaks for disabled residents with limited incomes

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

The law is to take effect immediately and applies to assessment rolls prepared on the basis of taxable status dates occurring on and after Jan. 1, 2024.

Neighbors praise plan for solar facility maintaining farmland

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

He asked two questions: Would the town benefit, and could students from the nearby high school learn from the project. The answer to both questions was yes.

Holiday happenings in Rensselaerville

RENSSELAERVILLE — Conkling Hall gets the holiday season going with a full day of festivities on Saturday, Dec. 2.

New legs for falling building? Berne officials to meet with owner as DEC assesses

by Noah Zweifel

Berne officials will be meeting with Ardi Cecunjanin, the owner of 1628 Helderberg Trail, to discuss the building’s future after the town board had voted last month to have it demolished. The rear of the building is falling into the Fox Creek. 

County on verge of buying Switzkill Farm

by Noah Zweifel

The Albany County Legislature’s Finance Committee approved the purchase of the Berne-owned property at its Nov. 16 meeting, and Legislature Mark Grimm says that the full legislature is expected to authorize it at their next meeting on Dec. 4.

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