“This is the first time since the implementation of the tax cap there has been uncertainty about what we expect for state aid in the budget,” said Andrew Van Alstyne, Guilderland’s assistant superintendent for business.

Ronnie D’Alauro, Chairwoman, Grants Committee, Altamont Community Tradition

The director of the Guilderland Chamber of Commerce and the chief executive officer of the Guilderland Industrial Development Agency both argued against the moratorium along with a business owner and a resident.

A-Metro Movers is seeking permission to demolish the M&M Motel at 2360 Western Ave. as well as a single-family home on the site recently set aflame by a resident to build 27,000 square feet of self-storage. 

GUILDERLAND — An Albany man was arrested on April 17 for a string of retail thefts in Guilderland.

Damir A. Willis, 27, was taken into custody on a bench warrant and four arrest warrants, all issued from Guilderland Town Court.

“The key to our success,” said Garry Robinson, “is the helpfulness … the knowledge of our staff. That’s the glue that holds this whole thing together.”

On their trek, the women have learned about botany and biology, geology and geography, and history and varying cultures.

GUILDERLAND — Police here were called on Sunday at about 1:145 a.m. for shots fired at Frenches Hollow Road and the Watervliet Reservoir, leading to the arrest of two men and a juvenile for having a stolen weapon.