Redistricting reshapes county legislature into six districts
The county shifts from fifteen single member districts to six multi member districts totaling the same 15 seats. Districts include Troy with six seats and Rensselaer with one, while other towns share two, three, or two seats. Voters will elect at large within their district, choosing multiple candidates per district.
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City of
Troy
City of Rensselaer
Schaghticoke
Pittstown
Brunswick
Grafton
Petersburg
Hoosick
North Greenbush
Poestenkill
East Greenbush
Sand Lake
Schodack
Nassau
Stephentown
Berlin
Rensselaer
Attorney To Get Opinion On Zoning Referendum
Attorney BILL BURNS will seek an official opinion on the zoning referendum. The move comes as the measure garners local scrutiny and questions about its legal implications.
East Greenbush Town Weighs Zoning Referendum Law
East Greenbush officials consider whether a town authority could legally enact a zoning referendum. Local attorney and state leaders note current law bars referendums without legislative grant, while debate continues over possible town measures tied to Mill Creek and Planned Unit Development.
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East Greenbush
James McHenry
State Attorney General
John S. Devey
New York
John Hoffman
Dewey
Association of Concerned Citizens
Mill Creek
Michael Colabelli
Kenneth G. Orvis
Mountain Tribes of Mindanao Hunt with Spear and Blowgun
A Mindanao report notes mountain tribes hunting with spears poisoned arrows and blowguns in remote forest areas. The piece details traditional weaponry and techniques used in tribal hunting practices.
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Mindanao
Philippines
Viet Cong Regiments Ordered to Increase Harassment
Saigon reports four Viet Cong regiments in 11 provinces near the city told to step up harassing attacks on allied positions. Officials say the forces are local, under strength at about 2,800 guerrillas and 300 sappers, unlikely to mount a major offensive.
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Saigon
le Trung Hien
Hien
Nguyen van Mahi
Filley Seeks Expanded Recreation in Troy Ward
Republican candidate Derrick A. Filley urged expanded affordable recreational services in Troy during a Wednesday address to 16th Ward committee members and workers. He proposed converting abandoned county railroad beds into bicycle and walking trails from Hoosick Street to Oil Mill Hill toward Schaghticoke, aiming to inspire regional trail networks.
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Derrick A. Filley
Troy City
16Th Ward
John Curley
5Th Ave
Troy
Hoosick Street
Oil Mill Hill
Northern Drive
Schaghticoke
Updike Novel Couples Set for Aaron Spelling Film
United Artists announced a film adaptation of John Updike's novel Couples to be produced by Aaron Spelling Productions with Robert Mirisch and Spelling as producers. Production is scheduled to begin early in 1972 and distributed by United Artists.
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New York
John Updike
Aaron Spelling
United Artists
Robert Mirisch
Spelling
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Cong
Rensselaer County Junior Museum
First Baptist Church
Third St
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Linda Renzi
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Patsy Mercer
Kathy Mercer
Shannon Gilligan
Filley
Ie Pont
Rant New TV
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