GUILDERLAND The mood was celebratory and the votes were unanimous on New Year’s Day at Guilderland’s annual reorganizational meeting.
“It was very nice to see unanimous votes today,” said Councilman Brian Forte towards the close of the meeting, alluding to the fact that the five-member board was all-Democratic.
GUILDERLAND As the school district faces a $3.3 million revenue shortage for next year’s budget, Superintendent Marie Wiles on Tuesday reviewed the leadership structure for the school board, concluding with four short-term recommendations for change and six options for future consideration.
KNOX Travis Stevens watched from the gallery one among a half-dozen spectators at 8 a.m. on New Year’s Day as Knox officials took their oaths of office. Stevens, a Republican who won a seat in the county legislature, stepped down as Knox councilman, leaving an empty seat at the dais.
GUILDERLAND The mood was celebratory and the votes were unanimous on New Year’s Day at Guilderland’s annual reorganizational meeting.
“It was very nice to see unanimous votes today,” said Councilman Brian Forte towards the close of the meeting, alluding to the fact that the five-member board was all-Democratic.
ALBANY COUNTY While this summer’s tropical storms, Irene and Lee, ravaged much of the area, leaving death and destruction in their wake, by the close of the year, many residents were in the process of rebuilding.
People talk a lot about giving at Christmastime. Usually, we Americans focus on buying gifts. The National Retail Foundation estimates we’ll spend over $469 billion this year on Christmas shopping.
GUILDERLAND The superintendent’s request that police dogs be allowed to search high-school lockers and storage areas for illegal substances divided the school board.
“I really disagree with this whole concept,” said board member Denise Eisele at last week’s meeting.
