Officers located Basile near the reported scene and he was taken into custody.

“We are aware that the residents pay our salaries,” Cataldo said. “We want to take care of them.”

Dougherty’s hope is that the exhibition will “encourage people to investigate further all the astonishing windows in our three churches, as well as the legacy of remembrance they represent for each donor.”

People have to be willing to invest in the community, and fair treatment would be a benefit to the businesses, town, and taxpayers, said Carman.

The incumbent councilman suggested the town's comprehensive plan may be due for an update.

Coons believes that Guilderland should set a specific policy for businesses wanting to open and be consistent in enforcing that policy.

Centi lives in a neighborhood off of Carman Road, and said that, if elected, one of her projects would be to get the sidewalks extended and connected on Carman.

Barber said he is endorsed by the New York League of Conservation Voters, the leading state environmental group in terms of government action.

The town could, Forte said, do a better job at bringing in some smart economic growth with businesses and commercial properties.