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Albany postmaster: Move? Why?

Written May 15th, 2017 by Hasso Hering

Albany’s new postmaster has been hearing about the idea that the post office should move. But she has a question: “Why should we move when we own this building?”


NA market: A progress report

Written May 13th, 2017 by Hasso Hering

“Do you know if the market is going forward?” a reader asked Saturday, referring to the planned supermarket at North Albany Village. And the short answer is yes, it is.


Council to get yard debris request

Written May 12th, 2017 by Hasso Hering

The question of starting weekly collections of yard waste will come up before the Albany City Council again this month. We’ll see whether carts overflowing with springtime clippings and storm debris prompt a different outcome now.


Big Dig starts with open house

Written May 11th, 2017 by Hasso Hering

Albany is about to launch its biggest urban renewal project yet, an $8 million reconstruction of downtown streets that starts with a public open house on May 18.


Gibson Hill roundabout less likely

Written May 11th, 2017 by Hasso Hering

A plan to build a big roundabout at Gibson Hill Road and Crocker Lane in North Albany has lost a supporter on the city council, and a majority now would like to see a less expensive solution.


PO move? City panel eyes 2 sites

Written May 9th, 2017 by Hasso Hering

Nobody knows yet if the Postal Service would consider moving its Albany office, but a city committee intends to approach the federal agency with at least a couple of proposals at potential sites.

Posted in: Commentary, News

What’s ‘wrong’ with this scene?

Written May 9th, 2017 by Hasso Hering

There’s not much to say about this Albany highway sign, except that, well, this does look like the wrong way to attach a sign.


 
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