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Despite village objections, Guilderland ZBA approves home-school center

by Sean Mulkerrin

On separate votes related to the proposal — an interpretation of the proposed use and approval of the project itself — the tally was 4 to 1, with James Zieno twice casting the dissenting vote. 

More senior housing approved for Carman Road

by Sean Mulkerrin

The board at its March 4 meeting unanimously approved the project as well as a variance request from the town zoning code that would require the new structures to be set back 100 feet from the single-family lots on either side of the property. 

Guilderland ZBA denies building in reservoir tributary setback

by Sean Mulkerrin

The issue the applicant ran into was the town’s zoning code does not allow construction within the 250-foot setback to watercourses — in this case, the Bozenkill — feeding the Watervliet Reservoir. 

Plan for 210 housing units on New Karner Road clears first hurdle

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

The town’s planner, Kenneth Kovalchik, recommended the PUD, citing ways in which the proposal follows recommendations of Guilderland’s recently updated comprehensive plan. Three people objecting to the proposal also cited the new comprehensive plan as they stated the importance of preserving the globally rare pine bush.

Super says ADUs will be ‘very near the top’ for upcoming code changes

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

“We’ve been contacted by multiple residents interested in ADUs,” Kenneth Kovalchik, the town’s planner, told the board. “But it’s just we’ve got to get our code updated to match what people want to do.”

Guilderland ZBA OKs new shopping center with abundant parking

by Sean Mulkerrin

The 90 parking spots approved for 1671 Western Ave. are nearly triple the number of spaces the town’s zoning code allows but resolve what had become a persistent operational problem for the popular restaurant The Scene.

Altamont’s 2026-27 budget: spending flat, taxes up

by Sean Mulkerrin

Altamont’s proposed tax rate for next year would rise to $2.29 per $1,000 of assessed value, up from $2.24 per $1,000 this year — a five-cent increase.

Berne firefighters are answering calls despite a fire that damaged their station

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

BERNE — The Berne firehouse suffered a fire but the department is “fully functional” according to spokeswoman Mary Alice Molgard.

Molgard spoke to The Enterprise from her car on Thursday afternoon as she was returning from a call to the East Berne firehouse, for an odor problem.

County plans fitness court for Westerlo park

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Westerlo’s fitness court will be similar to the one situated in Berne last fall. “Funding should be within the same dollar amount,” said country spokeswoman Mary Rozak. The county’s Innovation Partnership with MVP paid $195,500 for the Berne fitness court while the county paid an additional $50,000 in labor, equipment, and materials to construct the court.

Neighbors worried about safety and noise object to more warehouses in residential zone

by Sean Mulkerrin

William Delanoy told the zoning board that he wasn’t looking for sympathy; he was looking for the board to act. “We’re working-class people,” he said, “and we rely on you guys to protect us.”

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