Human progress comes in waves. We must not let the tide ebb on our nation’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions.

Supervisor Peter Barber and most of the other incumbents up for re-election to town posts in Guilderland are running again. Republicans have not yet decided who will challenge them.

The search turned up 248 bags of heroin, 113 grams of marijuana, 23 Ecstasy pills, and over $5,100 in cash.

ALTAMONT — Elizabeth Scott grew up along the Bozenkill in a post-and-beam solar house on land her parents named Sumac Ridge for the clumps of sumac that dotted the landscape.

GUILDERLAND — The Guilderland Chamber of Commerce, which is celebrating its 45th anniversary, is seeking nominations for its annual business awards and is looking for business nominees from Guilderland, Altamont, and Voorheesville.

ALTAMONT — An adventurous girl, Teresa Catherine Panepinto grew up to be a woman who was not afraid to take risks to help others.

“She always had this sense of caring, of devotion, being willing to advocate and fight for whoever was ignored,” said her father, Bill Panepinto.

Jury trials for DWI are not rare in Guilderland, according to Clerk to the Justices Jennifer Stephens.

The state comptroller told town officials that Guilderland should always verify the golf course’s calculations of driving-range fees earned.

GUILDERLAND — The Guilderland Democratic Committee is gearing up for the November elections and will be interviewing candidates who submit their names to a screening committee by May 1.

John Wemple, who chairs the screening committee, says he anticipates incumbents will be running.

Offices up for election include:

GUILDERLAND — Three incumbents and two challengers are running for three seats on Guilderland’s board of education.