ALBANY — After 42 years of running the Darby Field Inn, Marc and Maria Donaldson have sold the property to four young couples from Somerville, Mass., who plan to use it as their private mult-family vacation retreat.
On their website, darbyfield.com, the Donaldsons thanked the community and patrons for supporting the inn and fine-dining restaurant located at 185 Chase Hill Road in Albany.
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So sad to hear but good for you Mark. You deserve a great retirement. I hope you and your wife enjoy a long and happy life. I will miss spending special occasions at the restaurant. Always a delicious meal. G_d bless and enjoy. The valley has lost a monumental place.
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