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🌱 See how two Altamont runners fared at the Boston Marathon

Altamont, New York Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hey there, Altamont! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how two Altamont runners fared at the Boston Marathon

Also on today's calendar: Next Albany Job Fair: April 22, 2026 and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A morning shower; some sun, with a high of 53 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy with some sun, temps: high: 63, low: 42.
  • Friday: Sunshine and some clouds, with a high of 58 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bertasso (2:41:25) finishes fifth in age group at Boston Marathon (dailygazette.com) — Two Altamont runners, Jenny Fouche and Kelly Maychack, proudly represented the village at this year’s Boston Marathon, finishing in just over three hours. The story highlights their performances alongside many other Capital Region runners, including standout age‑group finisher Karen Bertasso of Selkirk and several sub‑three‑hour efforts from around the area.
   

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  • TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for American Airlines Ramp Agent in Schenectady. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Guilderland

  • ‘Liberty's Women' marked in Guilderland near farm they kept during Revolution (altamontenterprise.com)
  • The Book House to reopen after relocating storefronts (news10.com)
  • Hochul seeks to tie insurance proposal to support for farmers (timesunion.com)

Voorheesville

  • Lead performer finalists announced for 10th annual High School Musical Theatre Awards (news10.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Altamont

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