Guilderland

About 85 people, nearly all from the state of Chuuk in Micronesia, have gathered as they do every Sunday afternoon at the Christ Lutheran Church on Western Avenue for a service in their native Austronesian language of Chuukese.

The building will be transferred to the Atlantic District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, which will decide what to do with it long-term.

A congregation of about 90 Micronesians from the Chuuk islands in the northern Pacific Ocean has worshiped each week in Guilderland since 2011.

The athletes on Guilderland’s Unified Sports basketball team play with heart and love of the game. The Dutch traveled to Bethlehem on Monday and beat the Eagles, 49 to 46.

The Guilderland Dutchmen lacrosse team is driving toward the finish of the regular season, aiming to be in a good position for a deep run in the sectionals. The Dutch traveled to Averill Park to take on the Warriors on their Senior Night.

Every year in May, the Altamont Veterans of Foreign Wars post hosts the annual Loyalty Day to honor our veterans living and who gave the ultimate sacrifice to this country.

GUILDERLAND — The town is considering changes to its zoning code, including one that would clarify where senior independent-living facilities can be built. This may stymie the Viscusi Builders’ hope of building a facility at 493 Church Road.

Pyramid’s new proposals related to the apartment complex it hopes to build on Rapp Road include dead-ending Rapp Road to prevent through traffic, and moving the end of Gipp Road.

The Guilderland Senior Services is offering the following activities the week of May 20. Call the senior office at 518-280-7607 with any questions or for information.

May is my favorite month of year here in upstate New York.

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