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 hold its final in person meeting at the Hamilton Union Presbyterian Church
2291 Western Ave, Guilderland, NY 12084 Western Ave. Guilderland (Just West of the Town Library) on Monday, September 28, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
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Link to this week's Agenda:
https://mailchi.mp/373b9fdf05b5/gcrg26-9-28-meeting-agenda
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Town Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Town Board can be found here. There is a Public Hearing regarding the proposed Guilderland Residences Planned Unit Development as well as 10 Agenda items for consideration:
Pubic Hearing
7pm Public hearing on proposed Guilderland Residences Planned Unit Development
Agenda
- 1. Presentation of the Town's 2027 preliminary budget.
2. Consider adopting a local law allowing the rezoning of property at 761 County Line Road from R40 to RA3, as recommended by the Town Planner. - 3. Consider scheduling a public hearing for November 17 at 7pm on the proposed conservation easement for property located at 823 Altamont Voorheesville Rd. 4. Consider adopting a density determination for the Pine Bush Parc Planned Unit Development located at 20-24 New Karner Road, as recommended by the Town Planner.
- 5. Consider authorizing the extension of the Town's Flexible Spending Account to all eligible full-time non-union employees starting January 1, 2027, as recommended by the Director of Human Resources.
- 6. Consider adopting the proposed Gender-Based Violence & Workplace Policy.
- 7. Consider awarding the bid for the remote-controller mower to Rodick Enterprises, LLC, as the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $41,000.00, as recommended by the Highway Superintendent.
- 8. Consider authorizing the Town Clerk and Town Supervisor to sign the water warrant
- 9. Consider amending the Town's 2026 budget, under NYS Town Law § 112, as recommended in the Fiscal Officer's memorandum.
- 10. Consider approving the 2026-2027 Animal Control Sheltering Contract between the Town and The Animal Protective Foundation of Schenectady, Inc.
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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, both of which are Public Hearings:
New Cases
- 2817 W Old State Road. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the construction of an accessory structure in excess of 15ft in height.
- 1 Crossgates Mall Road - Barnes & Noble. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of 167sf of building mounted signage where 50sf is permitted.
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Town Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Town Board can be found here. There is a Public Hearing regarding the proposed Guilderland Residences Planned Unit Development as well as 10 Agenda items for consideration:
Pubic Hearing
7pm Public hearing on proposed Guilderland Residences Planned Unit Development
Agenda
- 1. Presentation of the Town's 2027 preliminary budget.
2. Consider adopting a local law allowing the rezoning of property at 761 County Line Road from R40 to RA3, as recommended by the Town Planner. - 3. Consider scheduling a public hearing for November 17 at 7pm on the proposed conservation easement for property located at 823 Altamont Voorheesville Rd.4. Consider adopting a density determination for the Pine Bush Parc Planned Unit Development located at 20-24 New Karner Road, as recommended by the Town Planner.
- 5. Consider authorizing the extension of the Town's Flexible Spending Account to all eligible full-time non-union employees starting January 1, 2027, as recommended by the Director of Human Resources.
- 6. Consider adopting the proposed Gender-Based Violence & Workplace Policy.
- 7. Consider awarding the bid for the remote-controller mower to Rodick Enterprises, LLC, as the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $41,000.00, as recommended by the Highway Superintendent.
- 8. Consider authorizing the Town Clerk and Town Supervisor to sign the water warrant
- 9. Consider amending the Town's 2026 budget, under NYS Town Law § 112, as recommended in the Fiscal Officer's memorandum.
- 10. Consider approving the 2026-2027 Animal Control Sheltering Contract between the Town and The Animal Protective Foundation of Schenectady, Inc.
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, both of which are Public Hearings:
New Cases
- 2817 W Old State Road. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the construction of an accessory structure in excess of 15ft in height.
- 1 Crossgates Mall Road - Barnes & Noble. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of 167sf of building mounted signage where 50sf is permitted.
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, both of which are Public Hearings:
New Cases
- 2817 W Old State Road. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the construction of an accessory structure in excess of 15ft in height.
- 1 Crossgates Mall Road - Barnes & Noble. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of 167sf of building mounted signage where 50sf is permitted.
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