“Diversity is driving a lot of what we do in our town,” said Supervisor Peter Barber.

GUILDERLAND — After saying the switch to a new health care provider for its retirees — Humana —  would be a good thing for former employees, the town of Guilderland has reversed itself and will change providers.

Retirees will now be covered by United Healthcare.

GUILDERLAND — On Sunday evening, a car leaving the Northway on the ramp to Crossgates Mall careened through the guide rail and off the overpass, landing on the Thruway beneath, according to state police.

In a Jan. 25 memo to the town board, Jacqueline Coons, Guilderland’s chief building and zoning inspector, wrote that, in allowing single-family or two-family dwellings to be occupied on a transient basis, “It seems appropriate that the use be regulated differently than commercial hotel/motel occupancies as it is a less intense use and as such could be compatible with locations that may not be zoned a commercial district.”

“It’s the kind of board that’s not likely to win you a lot of friends ….,” said Robert Murphy, who chairs Guilderland’s ethics board. “You’re not going to win any popularity contests over disciplinary hearings.”

“Something’s got to give at some point,” said Supervisor Peter Barber, noting the town would have to either increase its water capacity or reduce demand.

GUILDERLAND — A new Chinese restaurant, Emperor Garden, has opened at Crossgates Mall.

GUILDERLAND — As it updates its comprehensive plan, the town is holding an open house on Monday, Feb. 12, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Guilderland Town Hall, located at 5209 Western Turnpike.

GUILDERLAND — The six-member New York contingent for the Special Olympics’ “Capitol Hill Day” in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 6 included three people from Guilderland High School: Unified Coach Alison Relyea, and athletes Alyssa O’Connor and Cole Miller.

The recommendations are a synthesis of input from the public, topic-specific subcommittees, and the committee itself, as well as consultant MJ Engineering; the consultant’s participation in the process has been questioned and criticized. 

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