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A bridge for hikers is a bridge to memories

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

“We’re going to grieve him for a long time,” said Timothy long of his son’s death. “But, you know, the people that love him and knew him realize that there’s now a symbol and a place to go where they can sort of reconnect with him. And for that, I know our family and his loved ones are forever grateful.”

BKW lays out action plan for the school year

by Noah Zweifel

Berne-Knox-Westerlo Superintendent Bonnie Kane laid out her goals for the district, and an accompanying action plan, publicly for the first time at the board of education’s September meeting, touching on all areas the district is involved in, from academics to community-building and more. 

Guidepost: No racism by GPL staff

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

While an independent investigation found no evidence of racism by library staff, “Interviews revealed an ‘us vs. them’ attitude rooted in the fundamental idea that the library is a non-profit entity that provides a service to the community, and the Café, contrary to the broader mission of the library, was a for-profit entity,” the report from Guidepost solutions says.

Guilderland Planning Board OKs preliminary plan for Foundry Square project

by Sean Mulkerrin

The town board is now tasked with deciding whether to allow a project whose height and density — issues about which the planning board expressed serious concerns — are not permitted by town code. 

Voorheesville Avenue closes for CHPE work

VOORHEESVILLE — Voorheesville Avenue (County Route 306) in the village will be closed to all traffic, including emergency vehicles, between South Main Street (County Route 201) and Pine Street for construction of the Champlain Hudson Power Express.

CHPE is bringing power from Québec to New York City.

Rensselaerville tentative budget: slight tax increases for fire-district residents

by Noah Zweifel

Rensselaerville’s $3.5 million tentative budget projects slight tax increases for all three fire districts in the town, with a $4,500 increase for the Medusa fire district (7.25 percent), a $1,428 increase for the Rensselaerville district (1.87 percent) and a $1,200 increase for the Tri-Village district (1.81 percent).

County gets $550K to reduce recidivism, save lives

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

The local program will develop a new “jail re-entry” case-management model for people released from Albany County’s jail, particularly those with severe and pervasive mental illness.

School board selects new member, Meredith Brière, a former Peace Corps volunteer who embraces ‘world view’

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Meredith Brière advocates “being more inclusive ourselves and having the guts to admit that we live within systems trying to break those systems down, starting here.”

BPD: Broadview staff called police instead of processing $5K fraudulent transaction

BETHLEHEM — A man and a woman from downstate were arrested by Bethlehem Police on Sept. 25, the day police say the woman tried to make a fraudulent transaction for $5,000 at the Broadview Federal Credit Union in Slingerlands.

How soon before Costco is open?

by Sean Mulkerrin

With the town expecting to wrap up its end of the process in the next few months, it’s possible that the new year could be celebrated with a groundbreaking ceremony. 

State health commissioner declares EEE an ‘imminent threat’

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

“Mosquitoes, once a nuisance, are now a threat,” said Commissioner James McDonald. “I urge all New Yorkers to prevent mosquito bites by using insect repellents, wearing long-sleeved clothing and removing free-standing water near their homes. Fall is officially here, but mosquitoes will be around until we see multiple nights of below freezing temperatures.”

Voorheesville football standout fatally shot

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

James Lawitz, who graduated from Clayton A. Bouton High School in Voorheesville in 2012, where he was a standout on the football team, was fatally shot on Sept. 15 in Henrico County, Virginia, where he had lived.

He was 30 years old.

Town spends $30K to protect park from vandals

by Sean Mulkerrin

New Scotland Supervisor Doug LaGrange told The Enterprise this week the federal funds have to be committed to a project before the year is out, but the town has until the end of 2026 to spend those funds. 

Berne’s payroll went red several times last year

by Noah Zweifel

The town of Berne’s payroll account hit a negative value on three different occasions last year, adding to an already large pile of evidence that the town is in poor financial condition. Bank statements show that the town has been relying on transfers between accounts to stay afloat. 

The Normans Kill watershed gets another 30 acres of conserved land

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

The transfer of the property to the town was a requirement for the developer of a four-lot cluster subdivision on State Farm Road.

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