Tests show air quality at Westmere not affected

GUILDERLAND — Summer vacation started a day early for students at Westmere Elementary School.

O’Connell says to re-appoint Genzano

GUILDERLAND — The school board agreed last week that, when its eight current members reorganize on July 6, they will work out a process to appoint a new member, rather than hold a special election.

Did the commissioner take the required exam? Why is it a secret?

Illustration by Forest Byrd.

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.