The middle-school faculty re-examined and revised its approach to math and the Common Core after state assessment scores years ago came in low, according to Voorheesville Curriculum Director Karen Conroy. This year, about a third of students in most grades tested received scores at the highest level.

_{Sandy Berkman, Colonie Golf and Country Club, Voorheesville}

_{Katy Carl, New Salem Volunteer Fire Department}

At 82, the longest-serving pizzamaker in the area is retiring.

Superintendent Brian Hunt said that 61 percent of the project's funding may be reimbursed; the final cost to the district is estimated at $28,000.

VOORHEESVILLE — The Voorheesville American Legion Auxiliary is holding its sixth annual Community Tag Sale on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the American Legion Hall on Voorheesville Avenue in Voorheesville.

The district will supply residents with Bethlehem water, but some remain on wells by choice, while a small number have design issues still to be resolved.

A local resident and college student tells the story of increased train traffic — and potential danger from crude oil trains — in her hometown in a video she produced with Environmental Advocates.

_{Patricia Conway, president, Voorheesville Community & School Foundation}