Guilderland Coalition for Responsible Growth (GCRG) is concerned with the speed and lack of transparency of the approval process for an explosion of massive new development projects proposed throughout the Town.
GCRG was formed to represent the residents’ rightful voice at every step of these new development proposals.
SAVE THE DATE!
SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025 IS PARK CLEAN UP DAY IN GUILDERLAND
This year, GCRG will be working the Parks and Rec Department by helping to clean up our Town parks. We are looking for volunteers to sign up to help us clean up Volunteer Firefighters Park on Di Bella Drive and Fort Hunter Park on Anne Drive. Please email us at:
if you are interested in participating with us. Free hats to all who show up and help! We hope to hear from you and see you on the 26th. Details are here:
https://mailchi.mp/e0d9b3c6ddd4/gcrgsign-up-to-clean-up-our-parks-on-april-26-2025
GCRG TYPICALLY MEETS THE 1ST AND 3RD MONDAYS OF THE MONTH AT 7:00 PM
Our next meeting will be held on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Guilderland Public Library in the Helderberg Room.
Link to this weeks Newsletter:
Link to this week's agenda:
https://mailchi.mp/cfbdbe4a9c55/gcrg25-4-7-meeting-agenda-in-person-meeting
Here is the link to join us:
To join by phone teleconference:
Dial-in number (US): (605) 313-5879 Access code: 116506#
To join us by online webinar with your computer:
Click this link to join the online meeting:
https://www.freeconferencecall.com/wall/guilderlandcrg/start_viewer
Sign into the webinar with your name and email address and click the green "Join" button
You will now see a screen and message to get meeting audio by phone or through your computer.
Some people have found they get better sound quality by calling in with their phone, but they can still see the meeting on their computer.
Please DO NOT call in by phone and also allow your web browser to use your microphone. This will cause strong feedback sounds.
To join us by online webinar with your smartphone or tablet:
Go to https://www.freeconferencecall.com/downloads while on your smart phone or tablet
We hope that you will join us! We want to hear what our residents have to say, hear their ideas, their concerns, what can we all do better.
The first Public Hearing was held- the hearing is still open pending the receipt of comments from the Planning Board. There is still time to send in your comments!
If you are concerned about the future of our town, please stand up and say something!
Please review the plan if you can.... the Comprehensive Plan Draft is now up on the town website. Please take the time to review and if you have questions, concerns or want answers, please ask! You can see the Comp Plan here:
https://www.pathwaytoguilderlandsfuture.com/_files/ugd/bbff33_2af47cf670494770981a2b11c33ad6ca.pdf
GCRG has responded in writing to the Plan as prepared by MJ Engineering and the Comprehensive Plan Update Committee You can see the response here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dp2f0dE-rSiiq8uGVWxgt4HlTH83_U6aPBl-NeReOxo/edit?usp=sharing
If folks want to discuss or ask us questions, please contact us. We are meeting with several groups to explain the different parts of the plan and what to look for. Please email us at takeaction@guilderlandcrg.org
If you have comments, or concerns, please make them known by contacting the Town Board or by writing a letter. They should be published on the town website. If they have not been, please let us know so we can advocate that they be posted.
We also put out a news blurb about helping local no-profits in the area. You can read the notice here:https://mailchi.mp/dfcbde31dc4d/gcrga-community-request-for-your-help
The Comprehensive Plan Update Committee met and provided a draft of the plan. Please view the draft of the Comprehensive Plan here: https://play.champds.com/ATT/guilderlandny/2024-07/28a42417891fbbb19ffe9921f5f249626cd3b429.pdf
Join our Mailing List to get these sent to you directly.
Link to Town of Guilderland Solar Law: https://ecode360.com/31716072
Link to Town of Guilderland Draft Comprehensive Plan:
https://play.champds.com/ATT/guilderlandny/2024-07/28a42417891fbbb19ffe9921f5f249626cd3b429.pdf
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
See Link on Our Website Calendar too!
We Are Stronger Together!
Please Click Here To Join Us
and Stay Informed
See the town's website for the latest updates on coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
GCRG Virtual Meeting
The Agenda for this open meeting of the GCRG has yet to be announced.
1- Greetings, Introduction of Attendees, Review of Agenda add topics.
2- Meetings, Projects and Issues of Concern
3- Open Agenda
Following the open GCRG meeting the Steering Committee will have a private meeting.
If you would like to join the GCRG Steering Committee or if there is something you would like to discuss during our public meeting, please let us know through our Contact Us form.
The GCRG typically meets first and third Mondays of every month at 7:00 PM. Due to the global coronavirus pandemic we are meeting virtually. GCRG meetings are open to anyone who wishes to be involved and help support the group or just desires to have a better understanding of the development of the town.
Read MoreTraffic Safety Committee
Guilderland Town Hall, 5209 Western Tpk., Guilderland, NY
The agenda for this meeting of the Traffic Safety Committee can be found here. There are 2 items in Old Business and 3 items in New Business for consideration:
Old Business
-
2040 Western Avenue (CVS) -- Unsafe turns out of the parking lot, no signage exiting the parking lot.
-
East Old State Road-- Continuing complaints of speeding vehicles and overweight trucks.
New Business
-
Eileen Wroczynski email - 4/1/2025:
- Speeding on Old State Road.
- Drivers are running the red light at the intersection of Carmen Road and Old State Road intersection.
- Abrupt decrease in speed limit from 45mph to 40mph on eastbound Western Avenue, just after the intersection with Route 146 as it heads to Altamont.
- How will the huge increase in traffic be handled once Costco opens on Route 20 in the already congested area between Johnston Road and Fuller Road?
-
Russel Green - Morningside Drive
- People keep cutting across to avoid turning at 146.
-
Heather Murphy
- Discuss TSSR resources
Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board can be found here. There are 2 items for consideration:
- Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit for a Retail Cannabis Dispensary - 2028 Western Ave (formerly Cone Zone) - Jason Southwood. Continued site plan review from the March 26th Planning Board meeting. The applicant is proposing to convert an approximate 1,638 square feet existing building (the former Cone Zone) to a Retail Cannabis Dispensary on 0.95 acres in the Local Business District.
-
Draft Comprehensive Plan Update - SEQR Coordinated Review - Town Board Adoption of Comprehensive Plan Update. Continuance from the January 22, 2025; February 26, 2025, March 12, 2025 and March 26, 2025 Planning Board meetings. Discussion on the Draft Comprehensive Plan Update for Planning Board review and consideration of comments to be forwarded to the Town Board as part of their adoption of the Comprehensive Plan Update.
Guilderland Conservation Advisory Council Meeting
The agenda for this Meeting of the Guilderland Conservation Advisory Council has yet to be announced.
Read More
Development Planning Committee Meeting
The agenda for this Development Planning Committee meeting has yet to be announced.
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
The agenda for this Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals has yet to be announced.
Read MoreGCRG Virtual Meeting
The Agenda for this open meeting of the GCRG has yet to be announced.
1- Greetings, Introduction of Attendees, Review of Agenda add topics.
2- Meetings, Projects and Issues of Concern
3- Open Agenda
Following the open GCRG meeting the Steering Committee will have a private meeting.
If you would like to join the GCRG Steering Committee or if there is something you would like to discuss during our public meeting, please let us know through our Contact Us form.
The GCRG typically meets first and third Mondays of every month at 7:00 PM. Due to the global coronavirus pandemic we are meeting virtually. GCRG meetings are open to anyone who wishes to be involved and help support the group or just desires to have a better understanding of the development of the town.
Read More
About the GCRG
Find out about our organization, our mission, our work with town residents and how you can get involved.
Learn More About The Current Development in Guilderland
We try to track and understand each of the new developments proposed in Guilderland, and how you can join us at town meetings to participate in the public review and approval process. Click the link below to view projects we are currently tracking.
