CLIFTON PARK -Rep. Scott Murphy (D-Glens Falls) last week surprised protestors angered by his recent no vote on the House health care bill by returning to his Clifton Park office early and explaining the vote in person.
The Nov. 12 rally drew 25 protestors to the parking lot of Murphy's local office. It was organized by members of MoveOn.org and Citizen Action NY to show the level of disappointment among supporters. Both groups helped Murphy defeat state Assemblyman Jim Tedisco (R-Schenectady) this spring.

CLIFTON PARK/HALFMOON - The Exit 9 area has three new businesses and each one helps today's busy families find a different way to relax. If you are looking for a great family-friendly hang-out, need a baby-sitter or are interested in dining on upscale local fare, you have more options to choose from.

CLIFTON PARK - A Shenendehowa elementary school teacher has been selected classroom teacher of the year by museum professionals who visit schools throughout the region.
Shatekon Elementary School teacher Julie Burnetter was chosen to receive the honor by the instructors with the Scotia-Glenville Children's Traveling Museum.

HALFMOON - The town's annual holiday parade this Sunday is a week earlier than last yea,r making the southern Saratoga municipality one of the first in the Capital Region to celebrate the arrival of Santa Claus.

CLIFTON PARK - Shenendehowa school superintendent L. Oliver Robinson juggled a number of topics last week in his first community conversation of the school year. Looming over all the discussion however was the state's deficit and the domino effect it will have on the district.