To the Editor:

Efforts are continuing from a variety of directions to drastically reduce the size of the Albany County Legislature and, with it, the quality, diversity, and competence of the Legislature.

ALTAMONT — The congressman, in a black overcoat and shiny shoes, bent down to touch a pile of rusty and broken pipes outside the cement-block well house on Gun Club Road. The wind was chill and the gray sky held snow on the first day of spring as a bevy of local officials clustered about Paul Tonko.

Jeffrey Moller, Altamont’s superintendent of public works, wearing a jacket with his name on it and work boots, had gathered the pipes to illustrate for the congressman some of what was underground in the village.

Editor’s note: The directors of our local libraries got together to submit this single explanation of the new Upper Hudson Library System circulation and catalogue system, which they titled: “Change is coming! (and that’s a good thing).”

The sap may have been cold, but it didn't stop anyone from running.

The Duanesburg Area Community Center recently held its first “Laps for the DACC” fundraiser to raise money for a new pool vacuum.

To the Editor:

School leaders can, and must, insist on outward signs of respect, and maybe inward changes will come. Maybe the taunting students will find their heart.

The Sap Run 5K will be held on Saturday, March 21, starting at Knox Town Hall at 10 a.m.

The Helderberg Hilltowns Association sponsors the race; it’s $25 to sign up. Registration may be made online at www.saprun5k.org.

For more information, contact John Elberfeld at 872-2082.

Fifth annual race on March 28.