In 2009, bigger town hall, better cell service

KNOX — In the coming year, Knox residents can look forward to a more accessible and expanded town hall and to better cell phone reception, according to the town supervisor.

By Jordan J. Michael

VOORHEESVILLE –– Blackbird bowling coach Jim Duncan can’t seem to find or hold onto as many bowlers as he’d like to.

Albert E. Raymond III puts on black robe

By Zach Simeone

BERNE — One of the town’s two judges has stepped down, but an eager replacement has jumped in to fill his shoes.

Illustration by Forest Byrd.

Photo: The Enterprise — Melissa Hale-Spencer

A snow day Wednesday for the Troy schools put off a school board vote on naming Michael Paolino as interim principal of the city’s middle school.

By Jordan J. Michael

GUILDERLAND –– Over 65 former Dutchmen wrestlers were on hand to see the team beat Mohonasen at home on Dec. 23.

Illustration by Forest Byrd

Town government should look out for its citizens and workers — protecting them from harm and ensuring their safety. Just the opposite happened this past year in the town of Bethlehem.

By Jordan J. Michael

GUILDERLAND –– In the past, the Guilderland YMCA had a regional dietitian stop by on a not-so-frequent basis. Now, Linda Crowley has an office in the front of the building.

Library restoration on track, new zoning replaces 37-year-old regs,
village businesses come and go, pit bull shot, deputy clerk hired

ALTAMONT — The village progressed in a more or less orderly fashion in 2008.

Heroes honored, Atlas Copco conserves water, cuts workers

VOORHEESVILLE — At the start of 2008, the lives of everyday Iraqis reached Voorheesville in photographs displayed by high school students here.