Making the grade
State cuts some tests, adds others to rate teachers

GUILDERLAND – In this age of global economics, is anything made here anymore?

“That’s what we’re trying to figure out,” said Erika Gauthier, the program and membership manager for the Guilderland Chamber of Commerce.

Aaron defeats long-time dominant player

Salute to Bob Shedd, a man who fixed whatever needed fixing

Illustration by Forest Byrd

Readers of our paper know Bob Shedd. We believe they will mourn this week with us.

Hired experts recommend changes for special education

GUILDERLAND — “There are good things happening but you can be better,” Edward Shafer told the Guilderland School Board last week.

NEW SCOTLAND — A man who always tried to do what was right, Robert Clarence Shedd served his country in World War II and his community for his entire life.

GUILDERLAND — The school district’s health insurance committee has recommended a few changes to save money, but it may not be enough for some board members.

The recommendations were presented at last Tuesday’s board meeting.

GUILDERLAND — Alicia Rizzo wanted to be an elementary school teacher since she was 7 years old.

As a second-grader in Colonie public schools, she recalls, “During free time, I played teaching.”

A Clifton Park woman was ticketed yesterday after she hit a Guilderland school bus.

Tara Cerrato, 29, was issued several traffic tickets and transported to Albany Medical Center Hospital, according to a press release from the Guilderland Police Department.