Unanimous for $89M plan, would hike taxes 3.48%

GUILDERLAND — After two hours of proposals and counter-proposals on Tuesday night, the nine school board members adopted an $89 million spending plan for next year by unanimous vote.

Blanchette wants to start a support group for whooshers

GUILDERLAND — Taking a cue from the Mill Hill project, a developer wants to have a residential area rezoned to multiple residence use to offer mixed-age condominiums with “affordable” prices for seniors.

Barr to represent Capital District for Jefferson Award

With $288K more in state aid, board discusses what posts, programs to restore

GUILDERLAND — It looks like the school board will adopt a budget proposal next week with a tax-rate hike of about 3.5 percent for Guilderland residents.

Population changes will shift county funds

A new law charges manufacturers for recycling electronics

GUILDERLAND — The Guilderland transfer station will no longer charge residents to recycle electronics.

Board split on raises for worker

GUILDERLAND — The school board, in a split vote, chose the middle of three options for bus purchases next year.

When voters go to the polls on May 17, they will decide on the bus proposition separately from the 2011-12 budget.

GUILDERLAND — The Army Corps of Engineers plans to spend $2.5 million to cap and cover an old Army landfill.