On May 25, Guilderland Supervisor Peter Barber, on behalf of the town’s planning board; David Paget, attorney for Pyramid Management Group; and James Bacon, the attorney for the plaintiffs, each had 10 minutes to make their case to the appeals court judges.
“There was much concern expressed regarding the original request to allow cigar and hookah smoking. After discussion with the owner [of Altamont Corners] Jeff Thomas, it has been decided to withdraw this portion of the Special Use Permit Request, as it would be inconsistent with his vision for the property and its patrons,” Curry Patta’s amended permit application states.
Tuesday afternoon on May 25, the Guilderland Dutchmen Unified team took to the court against Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake at home. The Guilderland pep band was on hand to bring smiles to the kids. The Dutch led from start to finish and beat the Spartans, 45-to-35.
Last Thursday, May 20, the Guilderland Dutchmen girls lacrosse team faced off against Colonie on the field but the Dutch’s mind was also thinking of their fellow teammate Jenna Meier who's battling Ewing’s Sarcoma.
On Saturday, May 22, Guilderland softball squared off against Suburban Council foe in Shaker at home. Guilderland led from the first-inning and had to have some insurance runs late as Shaker attempted a rally in the top of the seventh. Guilderland won 11-to-9.