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🌱 How will North Colonie’s new hire reshape Shaker High leadership?

And on the Colonie Patch calendar - Albany Job Fair: October 7, 2026 at Holiday Inn Latham

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  • How will North Colonie's new hire reshape Shaker High leadership?

Also on today's calendar: Albany Job Fair: October 7, 2026 at Holiday Inn Latham and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

• South Glens Falls CSD principal resigns, moving to other district (news10.com) — A leadership change is coming that affects families in the North Colonie Central School District, as former Shaker High School administrator Nicky Bogert leaves South Glens Falls to take a new role there. South Glens Falls is launching a community-driven search for her replacement, inviting residents to share what qualities they want in the next high school principal and to apply for a spot on the hiring committee.
   

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