KNOX — The town appointed and swore in officers at its reorganizational meeting Sunday morning.

NEW SCOTLAND — The process to review the town’s comprehensive land-use plan began on New Year’s Day with new council member Douglas LaGrange being assigned as the leader.

NEW SCOTLAND — New Scotland is poised to have its first Empire Zone, a state-designated economic development area that encourages growth through tax incentives.

GUILDERLAND — The Guilderland boys’ basketball team carried over its play from a first-round win over Bethlehem in the Dutch Holiday Classic to the championship game the next night.

GUILDERLAND — The Lady Dutch came out with intensity Tuesday night.

GUILDERLAND — Finally.

VOORHEESVILLE — The Voorheesville boys’ basketball team had a fun night on Tuesday, beating arch rival Watervliet and in convincing fashion.

ALTAMONT — The village took a step closer to creating a comprehensive land-use plan this week by hiring a planner.

ALTAMONT—A convenience-store employee in Altamont says he is leaving his job to escape what he calls intimidation and harassment by an Altamont Police officer.

GUILDERLAND — Guilderland has a new deputy in town, a new deputy police chief that is.