TROY, N.Y. The Democratic caucus of the Troy City Council is calling on Republican Mayor Carmella Mantello to establish a Housing Task Force to address issues including its aging housing stock, rising rents, and barriers to homeownership. “The Democrats envision a Housing Task Force constituted by tenants, property owners, and local community leaders to […]
A GALASHIELS man has donated funds to Musselburgh’s Honest Toun’s Association in memory of his sister, who was killed in a car crash. Craig Lowrie, 43, took on a running challenge after the family tragedy in 2019, raising just over £8,000 for festival committees and the children’s ward at Borders General Hospital. His son Robbie, now 23, was appointed Braw Lad in Galashiels in April 2019. But just two weeks before the start of the summer festivals, Mr Lowrie’s sister Donna, 36, from Innerleithen, a married mum-of-three, died in a car crash on the A72 between Galashiels and Walkerburn. Mr Lowrie said: “Our family were so proud and excited for the summer ahead. Donna was so looking forward to following Robbie around the Border festivals.”