GUILDERLAND — Three minors were arrested on Saturday at Crossgates Mall, after violating the mall’s parental escort policy. In a scuffle as one of the youth’s resisted arrest, he injured an officer’s leg, according to Guilderland Police.

GUILDERLAND — An accountant, says he would bring a needed perspective to the Guilderland School Board.

GUILDERLAND — is continuing to campaign against bullying and for environmental stewardship as he did during his first run for school board last year.

GUILDERLAND — In recognition of Earth Day, the town of Guilderland announced that its recycling program has expanded.

GUILDERLAND — “I don’t have a personal agenda,” says , a retired Farnsworth Middle School teacher who is seeking a second three-year term on the school board.

GUILDERLAND —The Pine Bush Commission wants to increase the preserve’s land by 1,500 acres, according to the draft of its 2010 management plan. It also recommends designating thousands of acres to be “fully protected.”

GUILDERLAND — Students at Farnsworth Middle School who raised $6,000 to pay for a well in Malawi are now hoping to send books there. They are looking for sponsors to pay for the postage.

GUILDERLAND — “I’ve been very honored to be on the school board,” said . “It’s been a great experience and I’ve learned a great deal. I want to help. We have a good group of people.”

GUILDERLAND — Engineers and planning board members locked horns last week on the same issues the board objected to three years ago when a proposal was made for a 12-lot subdivision on Church Road.

Mother asks if playing fields are safe

GUILDERLAND — Christina Diamente is concerned about the safety of the playing fields at Guilderland High School.

She says of student athletes, “They are literally eating the dirt.”