Chamber gives annual awards
— Photo by Joan Haffler Photography
Best New Construction: After the Tawasentha pool house burned in June 2015, it was rebuilt by the town. Director of Parks & Recreation Gregory J. Wier, Public Relations Officer Linda Cure, and Recreation Administrative Assistant Amy Boyt accept the award on behalf of the town. Guilderland Supervisor Peter Barber presented the Beautification awards at the June 8 dinner and Chamber Chair Lowell Knapp and Master of Ceremonies Cory Tyksinski presented the Chamber awards. The Tawasentha pool opened for the season on June 17. During the week, the pool is open from noon to 7 p.m., weather permitting, and from 11 to 11:30 a.m., Monday through Thursday for adult lap swim.
GUILDERLAND — On June 8, the Guilderland Chamber celebrated local businesses — and its 45th anniversary — with its annual awards dinner, held this year at the Appel Inn.
The dinner, catered by Elegant Touch catering, featured small business awards and town beautification awards:
— Best Place to Work: Fenimore Asset Management;
— Small Business Person of the Year: Marshall Price, DDS;
— Special Recognition: the late John Foley of John Foley’s Garage, a long-time member who contributed much to his community;
— Award of Merit: Guilderland Food Pantry;
— Chamber Champion: Jennifer Smith of Pyramid/Crossgates;
— Best New Building: Tawasentha Park Pool Building;
— Best Retail Adaptation: Lucky Strike at Crossgates Mall;
— Best Interior Renovation: Sushi Tei;
— Worth a Detour: Remedies Wine & Spirits/Bella Fleur Flowers in Altamont; and
— Best Overall: Mill Hollow Apartments.