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Let’s say you were one of those Celts living in a Castro in a stone house, maybe built by your grandfather and your great uncle a couple hundred years before the Common Era, say 2,500 years … more
People keep getting “URGENT NOTICE” letters saying that their car warranty expired, or it is about to expire. You are given a phone number to call. Nowhere on the letter is the name … more
One in four New Yorkers is struggling to put food on their table. The New York State Department of Health released these figures in their January report on food insecurity. They are our family … more
Fellow Residents of the Village Of Montgomery, thank you for having the trust in me to elect me as your new mayor. This village has enjoyed a good ride for several years under our past Mayor … more
As we reflect, this week, on the anniversaries of two significant environmental disasters, the Three Mile Island nuclear accident in 1979 and the Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989, it’s crucial to … more
It’s not that long ago, the Iron Age. Humans are among the youngest species on the planet. Aside from some butterflies, goatsbeard plants, and domesticated animals and plants, we are the … more
To preface my remarks, I must say,  that the staff at the Montgomery, NY post office and delivery, are the greatest! My wife’s birthday was on the 4th of the month and her friend in … more
I am writing to express my concern as a New York State resident about the lack of funding for bottle redemption centers in the state budget. The Division of Budget and Budget Committee failed to … more
Trump is turning up the heat on the campaign trail. He is attempting to strike fear in the hearts and minds of the American electorate by his warning of a nationwide bloodbath if he loses the 2024 … more
During the 1980 presidential debates with President Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan used that phrase several times when President Carter challenged Reagan’s positions on several subjects. The … more
A few of the news people who analyzed the results of Super Tuesday questioned how the party of Lincoln had become so enamored with Donald Trump. A quick look into recent history can easily answer … more
With the help of my Portuguese friends, I was able to rediscover a fantastic piece of history, at least fantastic in the eyes of an aging stone mason, once a history major. Citania de Briteiros … more
Wow! The mudslinging, misinformation, cherry picks without full context, character assassination, etc., etc. going on in this Village election by local and outside supporters of ex-mayor Steve … more
It’s not all drudgery and stone dust and swinging a hammer. For a quality stonemason it’s also planning, observation and research. I’ve been planning a little trip of this … more
I am “Randi” and I ask for your support as a Mayoral Candidate on March 19 in the Village of Montgomery Election. I think the most important quality to focus on when considering … more
I have never been involved with politics here in our Village of Montgomery and have always appreciated the hard work and honesty of officials actually elected by the voters of the Village of … more
I recently made a trip to the Plattekill Township to view the blueprints for the Modena warehouse to educate myself and possibly the community. The summary of traffic given by the developer, was … more
With the Village of Montgomery election around the corner, I have reflected on the issues that have been haunting us for some time. Namely, the truck traffic in the Village, the water and sewer … more
I am writing this letter to show my support for Mike Hembury as Mayor of the Village of Montgomery. I have known Mike for several years and I can confidently say that he possesses the necessary … more
My friend Teddie and his wife Joan are just back from Vietnam. Whenever he returns from their travels, he has a stack of these newspapers, and he reads my columns right through. Teddie was a college … more
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