News across Greater Albany

As Healey backs starter home building rules initiative, municipal association opposed
This week, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey threw her support behind a November ballot question that would override local zoning ordinances to allow homes to be built on small lots across the Commonwealth.

Demo of Albany's Central Warehouse to begin Monday night
It'll be a few more days before demolition work on Albany's Central Warehouse will be visible from I-787.

Saratoga PLAN adds another 75 acres of farmland to conservation effort
Saratoga PLAN has added another plot of land to its growing conservation effort, the acquisition will preserve farmland in one of the fastest growing parts of New York.
Week of September 11 – September 17, 2026
BALLSTON Michael McGuire sold property at 202 Scotchbush Rd to Rebecca Barger for $412,000 Kevin Merry sold property at 183 Goode St to Brian Hall for $455,000 Eastline Holdings sold property at 2 Balsam Ct to Guilherme De Oliveira for $674,980 Betty Cresswell sold property at 27…

Great Barrington residents to decide fate of over $20M wastewater plant upgrade
At a special meeting next month, residents of Great Barrington, Massachusetts, will be asked to support an almost $21 million upgrade to the town's sewer treatment plant.

Workforce Housing Proposed in Ballston Spa, Residents Have Reservations
On Wednesday, Aug 26, residents of the Village of Ballston Spa voiced concerns about a proposed 168-unit residential complex in the Village’s central business district. The developers are seeking a special permit from the zoning board to move forward with construction at 125 Bath…

Demo of Albany warehouse that has become eyesore set to begin
Until now, the demolition of Albany's Central Warehouse has been held up by court challenges, logistical problems and permitting issues.