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St. Paul’s Lutheran receives historic designation.

Joshua House, as it is now called, sits high above Leesome Lane on the Helderberg escarpment, at the end of a long driveway, dramatically revealing itself to visitors at the summit. 

John Meineker has pressed his memories of an Altamont boyhood — both humorous and poignant — into a book written for his grandchildren that he wants to share with the world.

Springsteen Road is renamed for Emma Dickson, the woman who helped create the historical legacy of the Rapp Road community. 

G.O.P. Will Not Concede.

Republican leaders are not yet ready to concede the president’s re-election. Chairman Wilcox announced he would make no concessions before the vote for all the doubtful states had been “officially canvassed.”

GUILDERLAND — “An Evening with Jim Moran: Questions and Answers” will be the Guilderland Historical Society’s program at its Nov. 17 meeting. Jim Moran has been an active blacksmith since 1972.

Hilton Barn, New Scotland, New York

The 120-year-old Hilton Barn was lowered to its new foundation Monday, moved across the street last March to save it from demolition. New Scotland Supervisor Doug LaGrange said he hopes to eventually see the barn connect with the Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail and use it as a venue.

For about $38,600, covered by grants and contributions, Altamont will soon have a series of signs at 26 sites, meant to inform residents and attract visitors.

“One good song is worth a dozen addresses or proclamations”—Joel Barlow, 1775

With enlightening narrative, and songs that women sang during the suffrage movement between 1848 and 1920, a two-act concert presented by Old songs Inc. tells the story of how American women won the right to vote.

McKOWNVILLE.

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