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For two longtime members, the last meeting

Written December 28th, 2022 by Hasso Hering
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I’ve been following most meetings of the Albany City Council on YouTube or Zoom. But I went in person Wednesday night because the last council meeting of 2022 was also the last for longtime Councilors Bessie Johnson and Dick Olsen.

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Demolition meeting ends on a sour note

Written November 28th, 2022 by Hasso Hering
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Monday’s meeting of the Albany Revitalization Agency was called to award a demolition contract for the former Wells Fargo branch downtown. It ended on a sour note when the chair, Councilwoman Bessie Johnson, formally accused member Dick Olsen of violating the secrecy of an executive session.

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Along Queen, street trees to come down

Written March 21st, 2022 by Hasso Hering
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A reader asked me Sunday if the trees on Queen Avenue marked with green ribbons were to be cut down. I told her I would check on Monday. And the answer is yes, the city intends to have those trees felled.

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Campaign brewing in Ward I

Written April 23rd, 2014 by Hasso Hering
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It’s early yet, but Albany has the first announced challenger this year for a seat on the city council, and it looks as though voters can look forward to a spirited campaign of actual substance. Kevin Manske, co-owner with his wife of CNS Firearms and a  firearms training business, announced his candidacy this week. He’s […]

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