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.
The current officers are:
Chairperson: Robyn Gray
Vice Chairperson: Gordon McClelland
Secretary: Karen White
Treasurer: Gerd Beckmann
GCRG USUALLY MEETS THE 1ST AND 3RD MONDAYS OF THE MONTH AT 7:00 PM
Our next meeting will be held on Monday, March 18, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Link to this weeks Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/c1c34adab601/gcrg24-3-17-newsletter-town-board-meets-public-hearing-on-airbnb-composting-workshop-at-library-ida-meets
Link to this weeks Meeting Agenda: https://mailchi.mp/c11dc4221bcc/gcrg24-3-18-meeting-agenda
Come Join us for a How To on Composting! A workshop on becoming more sustainable in our homes. Presenters from Zero Waste and FoodScraps 360 will be presenting.
Thursday, March 21, 2024
7:00 p.m.
Guilderland Public Library- Helderberg Room
Light Refreshments will be served!
Program description and sign up:
https://guilderland.librarycalendar.com/event/its-spring-lets-start-composting-15495
Link to the Comprehensive Plan Update Committee Page: https://www.townofguilderland.org/345/Comprehensive-Plan-Update-Committee
Link to article on Retention Ponds: https://builderbaron.com/retention-ponds/
Link to Retention Ponds vs Detention Ponds: https://www.manheimtownship.org/1173/Detention-vs-Retention-Basin#:~:text=A%20detention%20basin%2Fpond%20temporarily,designed%20to%20permanently%20hold%20water
Link to the Meet the Candidates at the McKownville Neighborhood Association meeting on 10/26/23: https://youtu.be/YdvWHdIL7IM
Link to Town of Guilderland Solar Law: https://ecode360.com/31716072
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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 on Town short-term rentals as well as 5 items for consideration, including a Public Hearing on a Six-month moratorium + the Supervisor's Updates:
Public Hearing
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7pm Proposed Local Law No. 3 of 2024 to regulate short term-rentals.
Agenda
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1. Consider scheduling a Public Hearing for April 16, 2024 at 7pm on proposed Local Law No. 4 of 2024 to impose a Six-month moratorium on certain residential development, as supported by the Superintendent of Water & Wastewater Management, Town Engineer, and Town Planner.
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2. Consider approving, pursuant to NYS Town Law § 112, modifications to the Town's approved 2023 budget, as recommended by the Fiscal Officer.
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3. Consider approving, pursuant to NYS Town Law § 112, modifications to the Town's approved 2024 budget, as recommended by the Fiscal Officer.
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4. Consider awarding the yard waste grinding and removal to the lowest qualified bidders, as recommended by the Superintendent of the Transfer Station.
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5. Consider approving performing artists agreements for the 2024 season of the Guilderland Performing Arts Center, as recommended by the Recreation Administrative Assistant.
Supervisor's Updates
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1. Reminder: Town Board's April 2 meeting is cancelled.
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2. Good Friday/Passover
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3. EMS Building No. 3 update
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Development Planning Committee Meeting
The agenda for this Development Planning Committee meeting has yet to be announced.
Read More
Albany County Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Albany County Planning Board has yet to be announced.
Read More
IDA Guilderland Industrial Development Agency Meeting
The agenda of this Meeting of the Guilderland Industrial Development Agency can be found here. There are 2 items for consideration under New Business + 1 item to hold an Executive Session but the subject to be discussed in executive session has yet to be announced:
New Business
- Consider granting Albany Place an administration fee reduction.
- Consider retaining Hodgson Russ to conduct a comprehensive review of IDA policies.
- Consider motion to enter into Executive Session
Read More
Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board has yet to be determined.
Read More
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.
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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.
Town Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Town Board can be found here. There is a Public Hearing on Town short-term rentals as well as 5 items for consideration, including a Public Hearing on a Six-month moratorium + the Supervisor's Updates:
Public Hearing
-
7pm Proposed Local Law No. 3 of 2024 to regulate short term-rentals.
Agenda
-
1. Consider scheduling a Public Hearing for April 16, 2024 at 7pm on proposed Local Law No. 4 of 2024 to impose a Six-month moratorium on certain residential development, as supported by the Superintendent of Water & Wastewater Management, Town Engineer, and Town Planner.
-
2. Consider approving, pursuant to NYS Town Law § 112, modifications to the Town's approved 2023 budget, as recommended by the Fiscal Officer.
-
3. Consider approving, pursuant to NYS Town Law § 112, modifications to the Town's approved 2024 budget, as recommended by the Fiscal Officer.
-
4. Consider awarding the yard waste grinding and removal to the lowest qualified bidders, as recommended by the Superintendent of the Transfer Station.
-
5. Consider approving performing artists agreements for the 2024 season of the Guilderland Performing Arts Center, as recommended by the Recreation Administrative Assistant.
Supervisor's Updates
-
1. Reminder: Town Board's April 2 meeting is cancelled.
-
2. Good Friday/Passover
-
3. EMS Building No. 3 update
Read More
Development Planning Committee Meeting
The agenda for this Development Planning Committee meeting has yet to be announced.
Read More
Albany County Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Albany County Planning Board has yet to be announced.
Read More
IDA Guilderland Industrial Development Agency Meeting
The agenda of this Meeting of the Guilderland Industrial Development Agency can be found here. There are 2 items for consideration under New Business + 1 item to hold an Executive Session but the subject to be discussed in executive session has yet to be announced:
New Business
- Consider granting Albany Place an administration fee reduction.
- Consider retaining Hodgson Russ to conduct a comprehensive review of IDA policies.
- Consider motion to enter into Executive Session
Read More
Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board has yet to be determined.
Read More
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 More
Development Planning Committee Meeting
The agenda for this Development Planning Committee meeting has yet to be announced.
Albany County Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Albany County Planning Board has yet to be announced.
Read More
IDA Guilderland Industrial Development Agency Meeting
The agenda of this Meeting of the Guilderland Industrial Development Agency can be found here. There are 2 items for consideration under New Business + 1 item to hold an Executive Session but the subject to be discussed in executive session has yet to be announced:
New Business
- Consider granting Albany Place an administration fee reduction.
- Consider retaining Hodgson Russ to conduct a comprehensive review of IDA policies.
- Consider motion to enter into Executive Session
Read More
Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board has yet to be determined.
Read More
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 More
Albany County Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Albany County Planning Board has yet to be announced.
Read More
IDA Guilderland Industrial Development Agency Meeting
The agenda of this Meeting of the Guilderland Industrial Development Agency can be found here. There are 2 items for consideration under New Business + 1 item to hold an Executive Session but the subject to be discussed in executive session has yet to be announced:
New Business
- Consider granting Albany Place an administration fee reduction.
- Consider retaining Hodgson Russ to conduct a comprehensive review of IDA policies.
- Consider motion to enter into Executive Session
Read More
Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board has yet to be determined.
Read More
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 More
Albany County Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Albany County Planning Board has yet to be announced.
IDA Guilderland Industrial Development Agency Meeting
The agenda of this Meeting of the Guilderland Industrial Development Agency can be found here. There are 2 items for consideration under New Business + 1 item to hold an Executive Session but the subject to be discussed in executive session has yet to be announced:
New Business
- Consider granting Albany Place an administration fee reduction.
- Consider retaining Hodgson Russ to conduct a comprehensive review of IDA policies.
- Consider motion to enter into Executive Session
Read More
Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board has yet to be determined.
Read More
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 More
IDA Guilderland Industrial Development Agency Meeting
The agenda of this Meeting of the Guilderland Industrial Development Agency can be found here. There are 2 items for consideration under New Business + 1 item to hold an Executive Session but the subject to be discussed in executive session has yet to be announced:
New Business
- Consider granting Albany Place an administration fee reduction.
- Consider retaining Hodgson Russ to conduct a comprehensive review of IDA policies.
- Consider motion to enter into Executive Session
Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board has yet to be determined.
Read More
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 More
Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board has yet to be determined.
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
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 MoreAbout 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