I want to keep the good momentum going at BKW and plan for the future
Matthew Tedeschi, Westerlo
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Marie Wiles, superintendent, Guilderland Central School District
View ArticleThe Altamont Enterprise Feb. 4, 1916
STATION NOW CERTAINSeems Positive — Officials of Company Coming to Select a Building Site — Farmers Jubilant at Prospect of New Market.
View ArticlePreventing harassment can be a matter of life or death
"It makes me feel like nothing," says a 12-year-old of being bullied at school for years. Her hurt was made worse when, she and her mother say, it was ignored by school leaders.
View ArticleBKW parents say school is not safe for their 12-year-old
BERNE — On Jan. 12, Mackenzie Dunnells, who is 12, swallowed bleach from a bottle in her home in Berne; she wanted to die.“I got this overwhelming feeling, thinking about all that has been done for...
View ArticleAsbestos testing first tentative step for Westerlo’s second try
Westerlo's town board came under fire at Tuesday's meeting, accused by a few residents of continuing to exclude the public.
View ArticleGCSD survey lets residents rank budget options
“I’m happy to have other people face the difficult decisions we face,” said school board member Christopher McManus of the unpleasant choices that must be faced to close budget gaps.
View ArticleSuper says students and transportation staff ‘avert tragedy’
A quick-thinking student helped when his school bus driver fell ill and the bus meandered off the road.
View ArticleKids become detectives as they learn about the human body
Jianwei Zhang, a Guilderland parent who works at the University at Albany, introduced inquiry-based science instruction to the elementary school where students learn by collaboration.
View ArticleMeet the BKW candidates
BERNE — The Berne-Knox-Westerlo Parent-Teacher Association will be hosting a Meet the Candidates Night on Monday, Feb. 22, at 6:30 p.m. in the secondary school library. This is the night before the...
View ArticleCarey Institute hosts Small Grains Workshop
RENSSELAERVILLE — The Carey Institute for Global Good is hosting its third annual Small Grains Workshop for farmers, brewers, distillers, maltsters, bakers, and any others interested in the future of...
View ArticleProposals sought for classes at Ballet Barn
GUILDERLAND — The Town of Guilderland Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting class proposals for the Guilderland Ballet Barn located at 5885 State Farm Road.
View ArticleEmily Rose Center on history-setting team
Emily Rose Center, who played soccer for Guilderland High School, plays now on the Manhattan College team. Last fall, she made the Division 1 all-rookie all-star team for women’s soccer in the Metro...
View ArticleGuidelines require school staff to make judgments under fire
“During that time, you’re on your own,” said Captain Daniel McNally of the Guilderland Police.He was referring to the minutes between a 9-1-1 call and the arrival of police. The national average is...
View ArticleRobert LeVine hopes to recoup his father’s money
After a plumber took his money and was later arrested, a 93-year-old and his son have struggled get questions answered, like how they can get the money back.
View ArticleTown golf-course workers overpaid $16K
GUILDERLAND — Two town golf-course employees resigned and their supervisor was demoted, in the wake of a state comptroller’s audit of town of Guilderland employee compensation and benefits. The...
View ArticleAs Internet erodes big-box draw, stores close, hurting small towns
Edie Abrams, New Scotland
View ArticleThe time for talk is over. If they don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say...
Katherine Burbank, Guilderland
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