Buchanan would like to see dog licensing go online, to provide residents with another option. 

Michael Marcantonio’s wife works for the library and, as a trustee, Marcantonio was involved in contract negotiations with the union for library staff. Although another trustee said this was an ethical violation, the library board’s lawyer and president along with Marcantonio all say it wasn’t a legal conflict of interest.

Being a pediatrician involved in caring for children who have been abused involves many “inspiring moments,” says Rebecca Butterfield, M.D., who has been selected to join Guilderland’s school board. 

Deb Hext was recently appointed chairwoman of the Altamont Planning Board after Tim Wilford resigned. 

The Albany Pine Bush Preserve will host its annual Smokey Bear Day on Monday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Discovery Center.

 It’s the icons 75th birthday.

Since 1944, Smokey Bear has protected America's forests from unwanted, human-caused fire with his signature phrase, “Only you can prevent wildfires.”