“The two candidates vying for Duanesburg supervisor, seem to have adopted a “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” campaign mentality in this rural community of 6,122 people. Democrat Jean Frisbee and her GOP opponent Roger Tidball agree that a project under way to construct a sewer system in Duanesburg and the nearly $2 … [Read more…]
“Duanesburg The roughly $2 million surplus in town coffers and plans to install sewers in Duanesburg have emerged as key issues in the Republican primary contest for supervisor and Town Board. The supervisor’s race to succeed incumbent Rene Merrihew, who is not seeking re-election, is between Roger Tidball and William Park. Four candidates are … [Read more…]
“Yesterday, Americans throughout Schenectady County honored the sacrifices made by members of our Armed Services in defense of our freedoms. Today Schenectady County transferred the former Marks property at the intersection of Route 20 and Route 7 to the Town of Duanesburg with the goal of building a lasting memorial for all of our … [Read more…]
“Members of the Town Board placed a fired Highway Department worker on paid leave this week and hired a private attorney to conduct a probe into a disciplinary matter preceding his termination. The board passed a resolution that “stays all disciplinary action” against highway worker Henry Kingsland, “including but not limited to his termination … [Read more…]
“Duanesburg Supervisor Rene Merrihew said last week that recent water tests of the Normans Kill conducted by the state Department of Environmental Conservation confirmed the existence of runoff into the stream from the leach field of the town’s long-closed landfill, but that it hasn’t caused any contamination. If so — and DEC won’t comment … [Read more…]
“Steve Perog was driving through the Duanesburg Elementary School parking lot recently, when a giant pot hole nearly swallowed the tire of his Toyota Prius. The town’s first-year highway superintendent was worried another vehicle might hit the depression and possibly injure a child or teacher. So without being asked, he took it upon himself … [Read more…]
“Duanesburg Four Corners has seen better days. Once a hub of activity in the town, the small hamlet at the bustling intersection of Western Turnpike and Duanesburg Road is now characterized by shabby buildings and vacant store fronts. But over the next few years, a collaborative effort between business owners, local leaders and county … [Read more…]
“Members of the Town Board unanimously agreed to repeal a law that prevented grocery stores, markets and other businesses from selling booze. The change means the town’s tipplers will no longer be relegated to hotels, restaurants and beer gardens for their libation. “Prohibition is lifted in Duanesburg,” proclaimed Supervisor Rene Merrihew last week. Not … [Read more…]
“A smelly, orangish stream flows into the Normans Kill near the former Duanesburg landfill. “It’s really hard to miss,” remarked Corey Arndell, a senior from Duanesburg High School, pointing to a photo of the substance leaking from the creek bed’s rock. Arndell is among a group of 20 area high school students from the … [Read more…]
“The Quaker Street Post Office in Duanesburg may be closed and its operations consolidated with nearby post offices, a U.S. Postal Service spokeswoman said Wednesday. “This is the beginning of a process to determine what to do with the facility,” said spokeswoman Maureen Marion. The Postal Service will hold a public meeting at 6:30 … [Read more…]