Duanesburg News

Obituary: Patricia L. Kuon

  “Patricia L. Kuon, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 26, 2023. Born November 21, 1939, in Delanson, NY. Patricia was predeceased by her parents Bernard and Arrietta (Coons) Smith, her sister Margaret, and her childhood sweetheart and husband Charles (“Chuck”) Gustave Kuon. Patricia graduated from Duanesburg High School, Class of 1958. She married … [Read more…]

Building inspector top-earner last year

  “The town paid out little in overtime last year, bucking a trend that saw some local municipalities pay out thousands in extra pay that in some cases more than doubled an employee’s base salary. The town’s top earner for 2022 was building inspector Dale Warner, who earned a gross salary of $72,376, just under … [Read more…]

Obituary- Richard Canastra

  “Canastra, Richard E. Sr. DUANESBURG – Richard E. Canastra Sr., 83 of Duanesburg, passed peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Richard was born in Worcester, N.Y., the son of the late Angelo and Mary Thompson Canastra. Following his graduation from Duanesburg High School in 1957, Richard enlisted in the U.S. Navy. … [Read more…]

Letters to the Editor Monday, Feb. 27: Board president lacks leadership

  “Duanesburg School Board President Shayne Mitchell is an example of everything wrong with school boards today. As an elected leader, he is a representative of the community, a steward both of its children and taxpayers as well as an advocate for all students and public education. Mitchell has chosen not to get a pulse … [Read more…]

Obituary: Eleanor Grace Lessard – Harrigan

  “Eleanor Grace Lessard – Harrigan December 28, 1957 – February 20, 2023 Passed peacefully at home surrounded by family, after a long illness. Born in Fall River Massachusetts to the late Raymond A Lessard and Lydia M Lessard (Edelhagen) She met the love of her life, David A Harrigan while playing in a band … [Read more…]

Schenectady County (NY) Weighs Expanded Tax Exemption for Volunteer Firefighters, EMS

  “SCHENECTADY — Some members of local volunteer fire and ambulance companies residing in Schenectady County may soon qualify for an enhanced property tax exemption. The Schenectady County Legislature on Tuesday introduced legislation that would grant volunteer fire department and ambulance service workers with at least two years of service a 10% break on their … [Read more…]

Hear Our Interview With Coach Herron From Duanesburg Basketball

  “Below is our full interview this week with Duanesburg girl’s basketball head coach Chris Herron right here on Big Board Sports enjoy! Read More: Hear Our Interview With Coach Herron From Duanesburg Basketball | https://1045theteam.com/hear-our-interview-with-coach-herron-from-duanesburg-basketball/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral”   read the entire article   ESPN 17 February 2023.