NEW SCOTLAND — The state comptroller claims to have uncovered corruption in the Voorheesville School District.

NEW SCOTLAND — The town board has appointed a comprehensive plan committee, but has not yet given the group of eight a specific charge, a timeline, or a budget.

Bills proposed
Tax breaks for veterans, penalties for loose dogs

Police Investigaton re-opens
School’s TA and coach benched

CLARKSVILLE — On Monday morning, an 18-year-old woman poured kerosene into a wood stove to try to start a heating fire, igniting the house, the sheriff’s department said.

NEW SCOTLAND — About 100 people came out for a public information meeting on Tuesday about the zoning changes proposed for the town’s Northeast Quadrant.

NEW SCOTLAND — The process to review the town’s comprehensive land-use plan began on New Year’s Day with new council member Douglas LaGrange being assigned as the leader.

NEW SCOTLAND — New Scotland is poised to have its first Empire Zone, a state-designated economic development area that encourages growth through tax incentives.

NEW SCOTLAND — This still-rural town is on the threshold of development as several projects were proposed in 2005.

NEW SCOTLAND — A sewer extension may not be built because two property owners will not grant easements, and eminent domain proceedings may be too costly for the town to pursue.