Belenchia enters crowded New Scotland race

NEW SCOTLAND — In an election crowded with candidates who are wary of commercial retail development, the number of candidates claiming to be proponents of property rights is quietly keeping pace.

VOORHEESVILLE — The Albany County Therapeutic Riding Center is calling for volunteers to help disabled children and adults ride horses.

VOORHEESVILLE — A 23-acre parcel of land on Maple Avenue will eventually be the site of a new cluster- style housing development in the village.

NEW SCOTLAND — An apparently orchestrated Democratic caucus yielded a ticket with no surprises for this November’s election.

Neri bows out, Morrison steps in

NEW SCOTLAND — One incumbent is out of the race for town board and a newcomer has announced his candidacy.

VOORHEESVILLE — Beginning on Friday, July 10, the First United Methodist Church on Maple Avenue will offer residents a weekly opportunity to shop and eat locally.

NEW SCOTLAND — Sun-ripened strawberries, heralding summer’s coming, are ready to be plucked.

ALBANY COUNTY — Several sewage-related sites in the area are set to be reviewed by the state’s Department of Environmental Conservation.