“At the Sept. 8 Duanesburg Town Board meeting, council member John Ganther announced that he will vacate his position in October. The town board did not discuss how or when his position would be filled. Duanesburg residents interested in learning more about this vacancy and possible nominations for the position may contact the town … [Read more…]
“The Schenectady County Legislature voted on Tuesday to appoint Holly Vellano to fill the vacancy created when Legislator Brian McGarry passed away last month. Vellano was sworn-in after the vote and will represent the towns of Rotterdam, Princetown, and Duanesburg for the remainder of the term, which expires on Dec. 31, 2023.” read … [Read more…]
“Raymond F. Shafer Jr., 85, of Glenville, New York, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022, at Ellis Residential and Rehabilitation Center, after a short illness and early onset battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Ray was born in Delanson, NY to Raymond Shafer, Sr., and Elsie Shafer (Bradt). A lifelong resident of the Capital District, … [Read more…]
“BettyLou Nissen, 75, formerly of Skyline Drive in Delanson, NY passed away Monday, May 16th, 2022 in Holland, Michigan where she had moved to be closer to family. BettyLou was born March 1, 1947 in Cobleskill, NY a daughter of Harry M. and Elizabeth (Eckerson) Baker. She is a 1965 graduate of the former … [Read more…]
“McGarry represented the village of Delanson and towns of Duanesburg, Princetown and Rotterdam, where he lived, as a District 4 legislator since …” read the entire article Arnold, Chad. Schenectady Daily Gazette 12 September 2022.
“Neadle, Ronald C. ESPERANCE Ronald C. Neadle, 90, formerly of Esperance, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022. Born in Rotterdam, Ron worked as a carpenter for over 50 years, retiring in 1997. Ron was a member of the North Atlantic Carpenters Union Local #291, and volunteered with the Adirondack Mountain Club, the Mohawk … [Read more…]
“Otrander, Earl L. Jr. DUANESBURG Earl L. Ostrander Jr. of Duanesburg passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022, with his loving family by his side. He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Smith) Ostrander and their family. Friends and family are invited to visit with Earl’s family on Saturday, September 10, from 11 a.m. … [Read more…]
“On August 20, 2022, State Police of Princetown arrested James Dashnaw, 51, of Delanson, NY, for Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree, a class “E” felony, Petit Larceny, a class “A” misdemeanor, Possession of Burglar Tools, a class “A” misdemeanor, Conspiracy in the Fifth Degree, a class “A” misdemeanor and Criminal Trespass in the … [Read more…]
“A report of a suspicious person at a Duanesburg home Saturday led to the arrest of a Delanson man on a felony charge, New York State Police said. James Dashnaw, 51, of Delanson, was arrested and charged with one count each of third-degree criminal mischief, a felony, along with misdemeanor conspiracy, trespass and burglar … [Read more…]
“A proposal to reopen the now-shuttered Duanesburg YMCA is on hold while the Duanesburg Central School District continues to work out details to acquire the property without burdening tax payers. Superintendent James Niedermeier, during a school board meeting last week, said district officials are currently in conversations with Schenectady County and various community entities … [Read more…]