I had the idea Wednesday morning to write about Murph, which is something I’ve yet to do and, thinking as I write this, is also a bit odd given that she’s been my favorite thing in the entire world since Sept. 9, 2023.  

The owner of an average single-family home in Guilderland will be paying roughly $150 more in school taxes this year while the owner of an average home in Knox will be paying roughly $200 less in Guilderland school taxes.

For the first day of school, seniors dress for a theme, student representative Paarth Sarecha told the board. An assistant principal had emailed, Sarecha reported, writing that objections were raised from the school board and from officers in the district’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee over seniors dressing as rappers or pro golfers.

GUILDERLAND — A traffic stop on Western Avenue Sunday, police say, led to a Maine man being charged with illegally possessing a loaded handgun.

Zachary R. Brislin, 22, of Buxton, Maine was charged with second- and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon as well as a traffic violation.

John A. Meineker, Wildwood, Florida

Phil Carducci, Event director, Altamont 5K Run/Walk

Marybeth Portanova, President, Helderview Garden Club

John Haluska, Second Vice President, Guilderland Garden Club

GUILDERLAND — Samantha Nass Floral & Event Design will open on Aug. 12 at Stuyvesant Plaza.

The floral pop-up will be located between Simone’s Kitchen and Union Hall Supply Co.