Guilderland

Nearly one-hundred years ago, New York state asked local towns and historians to assist with the celebration of the War of the Revolution’s sesquicentennial by identifying historic sites in their areas. These sites would then be commemorated with markers that would briefly describe the importance of the site to that community.

Christine Govin, Guilderland Teaching Assistants

At the policy’s core is its 25-80 rule, which says if a housing developer requests assistance from the IDA then at least 25 percent of units are to be set aside for individuals who earn 80 percent of the Albany County area median income.

The updated law is more robust in enforcement — laying out steps for complaints, investigation, and consequences.

“Clue,” a comedy whodunnit mystery based on the 1940s board game, is playing on the Guilderland High School stage, at 8 School Road in Guilderland Center, on Nov. 6, 7, and 8. The curtain goes up at 7 p.m.; tickets cost $5.

On Tuesday night, incumbents Supervisor Peter Barber, Councilwoman Amanda Beedle, and Town Clerk Lynne Buchanan were all sent back to Town Hall, while newcomer Kevin McDonald earned his first four-year term on the town board.

Last Thursday, Oct. 30, the fourth-seeded Guilderland Dutchmen battled third-seeded Shenendehowa for the Section 2, Class AAA title at Bethlehem High School on a windy and rainy evening. The Dutch yielded the first goal but battled in the second half to tie it up at 1.

Last Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 29 and 30, the Bethlehem and Guilderland Unified Bocce squads battled in their last tournament at the Italian American Community Center. Bethlehem finished third in the Blue division and Guilderland won the Black division.

Edgar V. Tolmie, Altamont

Katie Fahrenkopf, Altamont

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