ALTAMONT — Heavy lifting happens in the morning at the Altamont Free Library, and some days it reaps more rewards than others.

GUILDERLAND — One man can set the course for generations.

Gifford GOP’s only official



GUILDERLAND — The town’s only elected Republican official is running for his sixth four-year term as highway superintendent, but he says his post has nothing to do with politics.

Centi seeks fourth term



GUILDERLAND — Maintaining records and being the recording secretary for a town government that serves 35,000 residents is just another day on the job for Rosemary Centi.

Bailey seeks second term



GUILDERLAND — John Bailey is asking voters for another four years on the bench.

Kenneth Runion

Democrat Kenneth Runion has been town supervisor since 2000. He grew up in Rochester and moved to Guilderland in 1974.

Supervisor unopposed as four vie for two seats on town board



GUILDERLAND — In a contest similar to the 2005 elections, four candidates are vying for two open seats on the all-Democratic town board and the supervisor is running unopposed.

Going Out for gospel
Card deals with lament, worship in book and song



ALTAMONT — Eugene Peterson came to a realization one day that caused him to cry uncontrollably.

Historic Altamont"
Villagers protest proposed zoning law

#1 School
Altamont Elementary named a Blue Ribbon School



GUILDERLAND — Altamont Elementary School received national recognition this week as a Blue Ribbon School and its principal is crediting the entire community.