Volunteer firefighters battle big blazes at hotel, at homes, and in barn

GUILDERLAND — Over 280 volunteer firefighters, belonging to eight different fire departments, battled several big blazes in Guilderland this year.

Johnson gives up his rights as a father

GUILDERLAND — Timothy Johnson this week gave up his rights as a father to his two daughters.

“His rights were terminated as of 2 p.m. on Dec. 21,” said his wife, Jessica Johnson.

GUILDERLAND — Over 70 homeowners will see a $58 increase in their next sewage system bill. The bill for the private system will increase a total of $175 over the next three years, to match the public sewer rate.

Musical reunion at mall food court turns out tobe a blast

GUILDERLAND — “Hey Jo? The rehearsal for the Hallelujah is tonight at Saint Rose from 7 to 8...I just wanted to let you know, if you wanted to come.”

Police make second Leandra’s Law arrest after first offender pleads to misdemeanor

GUILDERLAND — The Guilderland Police Department has made its second arrest under Leandra’s Law, which took effect in December 2009.

GUILDERLAND — The owners of Star Plaza want to cut the mall’s assessment by more than half.

GUILDERLAND — Contracts with three out of the town’s four unions have been settled without pay raises for employees.

The community will have a conversation in January about next year’s school budget

GUILDERLAND — For a January forum on next year’s budget, the school board had considered presenting key topics and letting the public ask questions.

School leaders look at setting priorities and matching resources to them

GUILDERLAND — The new superintendent is taking a new approach to building next year’s school budget.

ZBA to decide if gravel mine is legal

GUILDERLAND — Two neighbors are accusing each other of violating town ordinances.

Fred Wagner, owner of Helderberg Excavating and Trucking, Inc., says the town is trying to put him out of business.