GCSD frustrated with new state regs

GUILDERLAND — In a split vote last week, a disgruntled school board accepted a state-required plan for assessing the work of its teachers and principals.

GUILDERLAND — A proposed development for the area behind Town Center Plaza and near Westmere Elementary School has both the town board and planning board concerned with density and traffic issues.

GUILDERLAND — The town is changing the way it bills for emergency medical services after 15 years with the same kind of contract, hoping to earn an extra $230,000 a year.

Altamont library moves to Masonic Temple until train station renovations are completed

ALTAMONT — How many villagers know that New York’s governor came to Altamont over a half-century ago to congratulate volunteer firemen for averting a water disaster?

Berke offers fashion advice and found treasures, next-to-new clothes and gifts, at stylish store

GUILDERLAND — Alice Berke is still unpacking boxes to stock her store, New-ish, Inc. at Carpenter Commons on Western Avenue.

Pine Grove plans to expand its firehouse

The Pine Grove Fire District, which covers a portion of Guilderland, is planning a $3.5 million expansion and renovation of its 40-year-old building.

Pucci named commish — Aylward says make it chief

GUILDERLAND — A local business owner feels his right to free speech is being violated by the restrictions on signage in the town.

GUILDERLAND — Met Weld International is in the midst of settlement talks with the federal Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration after the company was fined nearly $50,000 due to violations.