New Scotland

NEW SCOTLAND — The New Scotland Historical Association dedicated two markers this week — each one a first.

On Friday, June 13, New Scotland got its only historic marker honoring a woman, Winifred Goldring. She was the first female state paleontologist in the nation and in the world.

A new state policy mandates that each school district adopt its own policy concerning students’ use of personal electronic devices by Aug. 1. 

Steve Silvano, Voorheesville

VOORHEESVILLE — Marguerite T. Cackley, former teacher and beloved matriarch of a large extended family, died at home on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the age of 101.

In a complaint filed on May 27, Roman Tsegelniuk alleges that, on July 25, 2024, he was lawfully working on restoration of the Hilton barn when he “fell from an unsecured, defective, and dangerous scaffold on the premises.”

SLINGERLANDS — Lyon Miller Greenberg, M.D. — a doctor, an Air Force major, and a gentleman farmer — created a sense of community by sharing his produce, equipment, and expertise with his neighbors.

Alan Kowlowitz, President, Judy Kimes, Publicist, New Scotland Historical Association

Shirley Unser, New Salem, Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary

Marilyn Miles, Clarksville, Historical Society

Larry Lynch, Voorheesville

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