New town planner Kenneth Kovalchik is aware of the high level of interest among residents in having a planner look at the big picture of development in Guilderland. Several large projects await his review, including the development proposed for Hiawatha Trails Executive Golf Course.
A newly appointed alternate to the Knox Zoning Board signals a third change to the town’s planning and zoning boards, following several new appointments and the enactment of an attendance law.
Guilderland’s town board approved sending a Planned Unit Development proposal on Winding Brook Road near the YMCA to the planning board for review. Another PUD for Hiawatha Trails Land Development is currently being considered by the planning board and faces stiff public opposition.
While other Knox residents have spoken out in favor of a new business district in town, residents living in that proposed district are concerned about pollution and noise, and wonder why the town has brought the issue back up for debate.
The New Scotland Town Board is delaying a vote on the proposed creation of a hamlet zoning district after receiving mostly negative feedback from a familiar few.
After state park police constructed a firing range for training at the former Camp Cass facility, neighbors have said their animals are skittish, the noises are bothersome, and that they are worried about lead pollution.