With $4.2 million budget gap, GCSD asks the community what it values

GUILDERLAND — On Tuesday, the school board, in a split vote, decided to revamp the way that citizens shape the school budget.

Pucci hired as new safety commissioner after Salerno failed to take required exam,
Bakery, salon, and martial arts school move in, village parks given memorial names

Two Guilderland pols, Redlich and Danz, ran in state and national elections

GUILDERLAND — Two local politicians entered big races this year, neither with much chance of winning.

They used the platform to discuss issues they cared about.

Volunteer firefighters battle big blazes at hotel, at homes, and in barn

GUILDERLAND — Over 280 volunteer firefighters, belonging to eight different fire departments, battled several big blazes in Guilderland this year.

Johnson gives up his rights as a father

GUILDERLAND — Timothy Johnson this week gave up his rights as a father to his two daughters.

“His rights were terminated as of 2 p.m. on Dec. 21,” said his wife, Jessica Johnson.

GUILDERLAND — Over 70 homeowners will see a $58 increase in their next sewage system bill. The bill for the private system will increase a total of $175 over the next three years, to match the public sewer rate.

Musical reunion at mall food court turns out tobe a blast

GUILDERLAND — “Hey Jo? The rehearsal for the Hallelujah is tonight at Saint Rose from 7 to 8...I just wanted to let you know, if you wanted to come.”

Police make second Leandra’s Law arrest after first offender pleads to misdemeanor

GUILDERLAND — The Guilderland Police Department has made its second arrest under Leandra’s Law, which took effect in December 2009.

GUILDERLAND — The owners of Star Plaza want to cut the mall’s assessment by more than half.

GUILDERLAND — Contracts with three out of the town’s four unions have been settled without pay raises for employees.