By Melinda L. Lucas

Taxes assessed during 2024 are officially due next week, on Friday, Jan. 31. 

Payments made in person at 132 Hill St. will be accepted through the end of that work day, as will mailed payments postmarked no later than Jan. 31, 2025. 

Online and drop box payments are also options. Online payments will be assessed a convenience fee by the processing company.

Official Deadline

By Melinda L. Lucas

Filing opened last Wednesday, Jan. 15 for the local May 3 elections, with several incumbents and one newcomer signing up as of Tuesday’s press deadline.

Candidates have until Friday, Feb. 14 to file for the local elections, each of which could be cancelled if there are not opposed races.

Albany ISD

Board of Trustees

Vickie Gore Durilla

Vickie Gore Durilla, age 69 and lifetime resident of Albany, passed from this life to her eternal home on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Vickie’s wishes were to be cremated and no service is planned for now. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Morehart Mortuary of Albany.