Rural areas seek funds, clout, and new tech for internet access
The fight over whether broadband should be classified as a telecommunication (utility) service or an information service has been going on in the nation’s capital for well over a decade
View ArticleBerne cancels hazardous waste day after neighboring towns bow out
The town of Berne will no longer be hosting its planned Household Hazardous Waste Day, as a lack of participants meant it could not support the total cost.
View ArticleR’ville Dems to hold caucus for two town judges
In Rensselaerville, two justices are up for reelection. Town Democrats will be holding a caucus next week for these two seats.
View ArticleCommunity worship service to be held in Hilltowns
BERNE — On Sunday, Aug. 19, a community worship service will be held at the Berne town park beginning at 10 a.m.The service is sponsored by Helderberg Lutheran, Berne Reformed, Rock Road Chapel, Knox...
View ArticleDistricts may apply for $100K grants to bring local produce to school cafeterias
Another $1.5 million is now available for school districts to support Farm-to-School programs across New York State ahead of the upcoming school year.
View ArticleAltamont Enterprise August 16, 1918
New Ruling for Hunters.On July 31 new regulations went into effect for the protection of migratory birds, including the great blue heron and the bittern. Under these regulations the birds named may not...
View ArticleBreaking boards, and her own expectations, after age 50
Having an empty nest — her three sons grown — led Zeynep Rice to compete in taekwondo.
View ArticleClarksville Elementary sale still expected, delayed by issue with beams in gym
An issue with support beams in the gym of the former Clarksville Elementary School — now used by the Albany County Sheriff’s Office — has slowed the sale of the building, but the sheriff’s office still...
View ArticlePhotos: Altamont Fair
More photos through out the opening day of the Altamont Fair 2018.
View ArticlePhotos: Westerlo Military Banners
A committee of five Westerlo residents helped led the way to put banners in the town to honor the local military heroes.
View ArticlePhotos: Farnsworth Middle School releases the Monarchs
Last Friday, the students at Farnsworth Middle School in Guilderland released the butterflies that they raised from eggs into freedom. The Monarch butterflies will be migrating to Mexico.
View ArticleChamp charged under Leandra’s Law
GUILDERLAND — A Clifton Park man was charged under Leandra’s Law by Guilderland Police who were conducting a sweep for drunk drivers.On Sunday, Aug. 19, at about midnight, police stopped Tracy H. Champ...
View ArticleFundraiser held for R’ville restauranteur
Locals in and around Rensselaerville have gathered to raise money to help a “warrior princess” fight a brain tumor.
View ArticleAfter 57 years of service, Cross takes NYS award as EMT
Gerald Cross is being honored by New York State for his service as an emergency medical technician for over 50 years at Helderberg Ambulance.
View ArticleVCSD still mulls placing police officer in school
Voorheesville’s school board continues to debate the possibility of adding a school resource officer for the new school year.
View ArticleNew equalization rates to ease tax burden for Guilderland residents
New state-set equalization rates for Guilderland residents in the Voorheesville school district mean district residents in New Scotland and Berne will pay more.
View ArticleACT seeks volunteers for Victorian Holiday Celebration
Connie Rue, ACT Secretary, Chairwoman of Victorian Holidays
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