Voorheesville to reveal new $200K playground design at talent show
The Voorheesville Elementary School’s talent show will reveal a design for a new playground. The current one is now past its “lifespan,” organizers say, and is in disrepair
View ArticleConflict of interest on Guilderland ethics board?
James Melita was hired as town attorney in 2014. Now he has also been appointed temporary chairman of the ethics board — a situation ripe for potential conflicts of interest.
View ArticleCora Harwood
Cora Marion Harwood was born on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, to Anne Hayden Harwood and David Harwood.Her mother is the former Guilderland reporter for The Altamont Enterprise.Cora Marion weighed 6 pounds,...
View ArticleRail Trail wins accolades
ALBANY COUNTY — The Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail rehabilitation project has been named the 2016 Project of the Year in the Transportation category by the New York Chapter, Capital Branch...
View ArticleNew bill would allow distilleries to sell other beverages
A bill sponsored by Senator George Amedore and Assemblywoman Patricia Fahy to further update the New York State Alcoholic Beverage Control Law would allow distilleries to sell beer, wine, and cider by...
View ArticleNew plans for young forests
An initiative by the Department of Environmental Conservation to preserve a habitat of young forests has led to action plans for two protected areas in Albany County: the Louise E. Keir Wildlife...
View ArticleAs village plans for its future, a new playground is on the horizon
A commission charged with mapping Voorheesville’s future has surveyed business owners and will hold a session to hear their ideas on Feb. 16. Another session is scheduled for Jan. 26 to hear from...
View ArticleTech-savvy elementary-school teachers find new ways to communicate with parents
Teachers in Guilderland are using new apps, as well as Facebook and Twitter, to let parents see, in real time, what students are learning.
View ArticleNo cuts likely for Voorheesville, $24M budget drafted
In spite of its tax cap and a sparse increase in state aid, the Voorheesville School District will likely not see cuts in its upcoming budget. A meeting on Jan. 30 will discuss the preliminary budget,...
View ArticlePhotos: Eagles pounce on Bird Dogs
Hitting the mat, the team combined of Voorheesville Blackbirds and the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Bulldogs, which The Enterprise calls Bird Dogs sparred last Thursday against Duanesburg at Duanesburg High...
View ArticlePhotos: Bulldogs Fetch a Win
The Bulldogs led from the start last Friday night against Western Athletic Conference foe Schoharie at home, beating the Indians, 66 to 22. This was BKW’s 13th victory in a row, having lost just their...
View ArticleFamily says Guilderland teen was bullied — school says not
The school’s principal said the school had investigated and responded “appropriately,” and that “People have confrontations, but they’re not all bullying.”
View ArticleWarren and Chuck made New Scotland a better place
Melissa Faustel, presiden; Jim Hladun, secretary; Janna Shillinglaw, treasurer, New Scotland Kiwanis
View ArticleHilltown inauguration celebration a success
The Berne Republican Committee, Randy Bashwinger, Kenny Weaver, Sean Lyons, Rick Otto, Bill Keal, Kevin Kemmett
View ArticleWhat women should be honored with a historical marker in Guilderland?
John Haluska, Guilderland
View ArticleDavis says he lets women fulfill fantasies
Guilderland native Jack T. Davis toured last year with the well-known male revue company, Magic Mike Tour, and may start to do so again this spring. He is also a model, a fitness and bodybuilding...
View ArticleCarey Center welcomes 20 new fellows in February
RENSSELAERVILLE — The Carey Institute for Global Good has announced its incoming class of 20 fellows to the Logan Nonfiction Program, set to arrive in Rensselaerville on Feb. 2.The fellows will be...
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