Taxes up in New Scotland and down in Guilderland

VOORHEESVILLE — School tax rates for property owners in the Voorheesville School District are going up in the town of New Scotland and down in the towns of Guilderland and Berne.

Dutchmen hoping to turn tough conditioning program into winning games

By Jordan J. Michael

GUILDERLAND –– With one look at Guilderland’s pre-season football practice on Tuesday, it was easy to see a winning attitude.

ALTAMONT — Fringed hooves pounded out deliberate circles in the center ring at the fairgrounds on Tuesday.

Dozens competitors from around the state rode behind their Clydesdales and Percherons, vying for ribbons.

GUILDERLAND — Irene Siebert, a quiet and gentle woman, had a quiet celebration for her 103^rd birthday on Tuesday.

She was born in Albany on Aug. 17, 1907 and grew up on a farm on Pine Lane off of Rapp Road.

By Jordan J. Michael

GUILDERLAND –– A Soap Box Derby race lasts anywhere between 28 and 40 seconds, but the memory of winning a world championship lasts forever.

GUILDERLAND — Eight years ago, doctors told Sue Scheerbarth she’d never be able to talk again.

Twenty-one years ago, they told Bob DeSormeau it was unlikely he’d ever be able to return to work.

ALTAMONT — When Anthony Salerno’s name didn’t appear on the list of those who had passed the required Civil Service exam for public safety commissioner, the village had 60 days to find his replacement.

HILLTOWNS — Hilltowner Deborah Busch wants to oust New York State Assemblyman John “Jack” McEneny in the fall election, and has successfully petitioned for the Tax Payer Party line.

Town board members spur over logged hours

GUILDERLAND — Republican town board members are questioning the work logs of some elected and appointed officials.

ALTAMONT — Twenty-seven years ago, Bill and Lotte Carpenter started the Midway Caravan’s Backyard Circus on the Altamont fairgrounds. 

Today, it is one of the longest-running circuses in the country.