Sue Green, Lynn Baldauf, Mark House, Jean Simons, Mary Gene Tanski, Guilderhaven Inc.

Janet Betlejeski, Reunion Committee

GUILDERLAND — The Guilderland Public Library was rocked by accusations of racism in February leveled by owners of its first-ever café, which abruptly closed.

GUILDERLAND — When Donna Merrill was a kid growing up in Sharps Corners, she’d ride her bike to the old general store at the junction of routes 20 and 158.

GUILDERLAND — The Fitness Court that opened in Tawasentha Park a year ago will be the site of free fitness classes this May and June.

The five candidates are all supportive of the district’s efforts with diversity, equity, and inclusion. They each see merits in state initiatives such as for electric buses and universal pre-kindergarten. And, while several expressed animosity toward Crossgates Mall for pursuing massive tax refunds, none of the candidates thought school budgets should top the state-set levy limit. For voters choosing among the five candidates, the differences lie in the professional and life experiences each would bring to the board as well as in the specifics of how they would wrestle with these issues.

Singer and songwriter Phil Teumim will host a Beit Kafeh, or coffeehouse, to showcase the singing, storytelling, poetry recitation, and musicianship of the Jewish community.