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.
We would like to advise you of a proposed very large apartment complex development that is being considered on New Karner Road. It is a proposal by the Markstone Group from NYC entitled Pine Bush Parc LLC that will include a 4 story and 5 story apartment building across from the Post Office and Gladwish on Route 20. Neighbors in the area have grave concerns about many issues and have generated a petition to make these concerns known and to ask that it not be built. This project is not just about the folks and neighbors who live near the proposed project, but ANYONE who would be traveling Route 155. Please review the attached petition and sign if you are in favor of what they are asking. We also ask that you share with your friends, neighbors, social media etc.
https://forms.gle/6JJrsdPjt9Wa9KrYA
GCRG will be meeting monthly at the Hamilton Union Presbyterian Church
2291 Western Ave, Guilderland, NY 12084 Western Ave. Guilderland (Just West of the Town Library)
Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 31, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Link to this weeks Newsletter:
GCRG DOES NOT meet this week. Here is the agenda:
For our Virtual Meetings
We will not be holding virtual meetings.
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.
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.
Conservation Easement Review Board
Guilderland Town Hall, 5209 Western Tpk., Guilderland, NY
The agenda for this meeting of the Conservation Easement Review Board can be found here. There is 1 item for consideration on the agenda:
823 Altamont Voorheesville Road - Melissa Hale-Spencer. The property is 16.5 acres located in the Rural Agricultural (RA5) District. The property owner is proposing to place 11.5 acres into a conservation easement in perpetuity.
Read More
Guilderland Conservation Advisory Council Meeting
The agenda for this Meeting of the Guilderland Conservation Advisory Council has yet to be announced.
Read More
Town Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Town Board can be found here. There are 2 Public Hearings and 11 other items for consideration:
Public Hearings
- 7pm Local law imposing six-month moratorium on data centers
- 7:30pm Proposed rezoning of property at 761 County Line Road from R40 to RA3
Agenda
1. Consider approving the appointment of Officer Joshua Harrison as Criminal Investigator and Officer Sean Ralston and Officer Kristopher Scarano as School Resource Officer Investigators, as recommended by the Chief of Police.
2. Consider accepting the donation by Efros Orthodontics of an exterior wrap for the School Resource Officer vehicle, with an estimated value of $4,800, as recommended by the Chief of Police.
3. Consider approving the following appointments to the Board of Assessment Review, with terms beginning on October 1, 2026, as recommended by the Assessor.
4. Consider approving the proposed rate schedule for the Western Turnpike Golf Course, as requested by the Director of Golf.
5. Consider scheduling a public hearing for October 6, 2026 at 7pm for the proposed Guilderland Residences Planned Unit Development, as requested by the Town Planner.
6. Consider authorizing the Guilderland Town Court to apply for a Justice Court Assistance Program in the 2026-27 grant cycle up to $30,000, as recommended by the Clerk to the Justice.
7. Consider authorizing the Highway Department to issue a request for bids for a mower for maintaining rights of way areas, as recommended by the Highway Superintendent.
8. Consider adopting the draft resolution for revalidating the Department of Emergency Medical Services under the Medicaid program, as requested by the Director of Emergency Medical Services.
9. Consider scheduling a public hearing for October 20 at 7pm on the proposed Wastewater 2027 budget under NYS Town Law § 202, as requested by the Superintendent of Water & Wastewater Management.
10. Consider scheduling a public hearing for October 20 at 7:30pm on the proposed Wastewater 2027 budget under NYS Town Law § 202-A, as requested by the Superintendent of Water & Wastewater Management.
11. Consider amending the Town's 2026 budget, under NYS Town Law § 112, as recommended in the Fiscal Officer's memorandum.
Read More
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
The agenda for this Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals can be found here. There are 2 new items for consideration:
New Cases:
- 2 Van Buren Boulevard - Airgas USA
- 3418 Carman Road. Public hearing for a Special Use Permit for the conversion of an office building to a kitchen design studio.
Signs:
- 1811 Western AvenueInstallation of (2) signs
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.
Conservation Easement Review Board
Guilderland Town Hall, 5209 Western Tpk., Guilderland, NY
The agenda for this meeting of the Conservation Easement Review Board can be found here. There is 1 item for consideration on the agenda:
823 Altamont Voorheesville Road - Melissa Hale-Spencer. The property is 16.5 acres located in the Rural Agricultural (RA5) District. The property owner is proposing to place 11.5 acres into a conservation easement in perpetuity.
Guilderland Conservation Advisory Council Meeting
The agenda for this Meeting of the Guilderland Conservation Advisory Council has yet to be announced.
Read More
Town Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Town Board can be found here. There are 2 Public Hearings and 11 other items for consideration:
Public Hearings
- 7pm Local law imposing six-month moratorium on data centers
- 7:30pm Proposed rezoning of property at 761 County Line Road from R40 to RA3
Agenda
1. Consider approving the appointment of Officer Joshua Harrison as Criminal Investigator and Officer Sean Ralston and Officer Kristopher Scarano as School Resource Officer Investigators, as recommended by the Chief of Police.
2. Consider accepting the donation by Efros Orthodontics of an exterior wrap for the School Resource Officer vehicle, with an estimated value of $4,800, as recommended by the Chief of Police.
3. Consider approving the following appointments to the Board of Assessment Review, with terms beginning on October 1, 2026, as recommended by the Assessor.
4. Consider approving the proposed rate schedule for the Western Turnpike Golf Course, as requested by the Director of Golf.
5. Consider scheduling a public hearing for October 6, 2026 at 7pm for the proposed Guilderland Residences Planned Unit Development, as requested by the Town Planner.
6. Consider authorizing the Guilderland Town Court to apply for a Justice Court Assistance Program in the 2026-27 grant cycle up to $30,000, as recommended by the Clerk to the Justice.
7. Consider authorizing the Highway Department to issue a request for bids for a mower for maintaining rights of way areas, as recommended by the Highway Superintendent.
8. Consider adopting the draft resolution for revalidating the Department of Emergency Medical Services under the Medicaid program, as requested by the Director of Emergency Medical Services.
9. Consider scheduling a public hearing for October 20 at 7pm on the proposed Wastewater 2027 budget under NYS Town Law § 202, as requested by the Superintendent of Water & Wastewater Management.
10. Consider scheduling a public hearing for October 20 at 7:30pm on the proposed Wastewater 2027 budget under NYS Town Law § 202-A, as requested by the Superintendent of Water & Wastewater Management.
11. Consider amending the Town's 2026 budget, under NYS Town Law § 112, as recommended in the Fiscal Officer's memorandum.
Read More
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
The agenda for this Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals can be found here. There are 2 new items for consideration:
New Cases:
- 2 Van Buren Boulevard - Airgas USA
- 3418 Carman Road. Public hearing for a Special Use Permit for the conversion of an office building to a kitchen design studio.
Signs:
- 1811 Western AvenueInstallation of (2) signs
Read More
Guilderland Conservation Advisory Council Meeting
The agenda for this Meeting of the Guilderland Conservation Advisory Council has yet to be announced.
Read More
Town Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Town Board can be found here. There are 2 Public Hearings and 11 other items for consideration:
Public Hearings
- 7pm Local law imposing six-month moratorium on data centers
- 7:30pm Proposed rezoning of property at 761 County Line Road from R40 to RA3
Agenda
1. Consider approving the appointment of Officer Joshua Harrison as Criminal Investigator and Officer Sean Ralston and Officer Kristopher Scarano as School Resource Officer Investigators, as recommended by the Chief of Police.
2. Consider accepting the donation by Efros Orthodontics of an exterior wrap for the School Resource Officer vehicle, with an estimated value of $4,800, as recommended by the Chief of Police.
3. Consider approving the following appointments to the Board of Assessment Review, with terms beginning on October 1, 2026, as recommended by the Assessor.
4. Consider approving the proposed rate schedule for the Western Turnpike Golf Course, as requested by the Director of Golf.
5. Consider scheduling a public hearing for October 6, 2026 at 7pm for the proposed Guilderland Residences Planned Unit Development, as requested by the Town Planner.
6. Consider authorizing the Guilderland Town Court to apply for a Justice Court Assistance Program in the 2026-27 grant cycle up to $30,000, as recommended by the Clerk to the Justice.
7. Consider authorizing the Highway Department to issue a request for bids for a mower for maintaining rights of way areas, as recommended by the Highway Superintendent.
8. Consider adopting the draft resolution for revalidating the Department of Emergency Medical Services under the Medicaid program, as requested by the Director of Emergency Medical Services.
9. Consider scheduling a public hearing for October 20 at 7pm on the proposed Wastewater 2027 budget under NYS Town Law § 202, as requested by the Superintendent of Water & Wastewater Management.
10. Consider scheduling a public hearing for October 20 at 7:30pm on the proposed Wastewater 2027 budget under NYS Town Law § 202-A, as requested by the Superintendent of Water & Wastewater Management.
11. Consider amending the Town's 2026 budget, under NYS Town Law § 112, as recommended in the Fiscal Officer's memorandum.
Read More
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
The agenda for this Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals can be found here. There are 2 new items for consideration:
New Cases:
- 2 Van Buren Boulevard - Airgas USA
- 3418 Carman Road. Public hearing for a Special Use Permit for the conversion of an office building to a kitchen design studio.
Signs:
- 1811 Western AvenueInstallation of (2) signs
Read More
Town Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Town Board can be found here. There are 2 Public Hearings and 11 other items for consideration:
Public Hearings
- 7pm Local law imposing six-month moratorium on data centers
- 7:30pm Proposed rezoning of property at 761 County Line Road from R40 to RA3
Agenda
1. Consider approving the appointment of Officer Joshua Harrison as Criminal Investigator and Officer Sean Ralston and Officer Kristopher Scarano as School Resource Officer Investigators, as recommended by the Chief of Police.
2. Consider accepting the donation by Efros Orthodontics of an exterior wrap for the School Resource Officer vehicle, with an estimated value of $4,800, as recommended by the Chief of Police.
3. Consider approving the following appointments to the Board of Assessment Review, with terms beginning on October 1, 2026, as recommended by the Assessor.
4. Consider approving the proposed rate schedule for the Western Turnpike Golf Course, as requested by the Director of Golf.
5. Consider scheduling a public hearing for October 6, 2026 at 7pm for the proposed Guilderland Residences Planned Unit Development, as requested by the Town Planner.
6. Consider authorizing the Guilderland Town Court to apply for a Justice Court Assistance Program in the 2026-27 grant cycle up to $30,000, as recommended by the Clerk to the Justice.
7. Consider authorizing the Highway Department to issue a request for bids for a mower for maintaining rights of way areas, as recommended by the Highway Superintendent.
8. Consider adopting the draft resolution for revalidating the Department of Emergency Medical Services under the Medicaid program, as requested by the Director of Emergency Medical Services.
9. Consider scheduling a public hearing for October 20 at 7pm on the proposed Wastewater 2027 budget under NYS Town Law § 202, as requested by the Superintendent of Water & Wastewater Management.
10. Consider scheduling a public hearing for October 20 at 7:30pm on the proposed Wastewater 2027 budget under NYS Town Law § 202-A, as requested by the Superintendent of Water & Wastewater Management.
11. Consider amending the Town's 2026 budget, under NYS Town Law § 112, as recommended in the Fiscal Officer's memorandum.
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
The agenda for this Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals can be found here. There are 2 new items for consideration:
New Cases:
- 2 Van Buren Boulevard - Airgas USA
- 3418 Carman Road. Public hearing for a Special Use Permit for the conversion of an office building to a kitchen design studio.
Signs:
- 1811 Western AvenueInstallation of (2) signs
Read More
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
The agenda for this Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals can be found here. There are 2 new items for consideration:
New Cases:
- 2 Van Buren Boulevard - Airgas USA
- 3418 Carman Road. Public hearing for a Special Use Permit for the conversion of an office building to a kitchen design studio.
Signs:
- 1811 Western AvenueInstallation of (2) signs
Read More
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
The agenda for this Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals can be found here. There are 2 new items for consideration:
New Cases:
- 2 Van Buren Boulevard - Airgas USA
- 3418 Carman Road. Public hearing for a Special Use Permit for the conversion of an office building to a kitchen design studio.
Signs:
- 1811 Western AvenueInstallation of (2) signs
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.
We Are Stronger Together!
Please Click Here To Join Us
and Stay Informed