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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Guilderland public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Capital Kids Care Daycare Hours Extension
Capital Kids Care at Linwood Reformed Church requested formal approval for its Monday through Friday operating hours from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Subdivision and Site Engineering Review
Sharon Fellowship Church wants to convert the old Dutch Manor Stables into a religious institution with a worship hall, dining room, and bible study rooms. The board discussed traffic generation, stormwater management, utility connections, and New York State DOT permits.
Conservation Easement Application for Historic Crouse Farm Property
A long-time Guilderland homeowner is seeking to protect 11.5 acres of her historic property with a perpetual conservation easement, which would help preserve local green space between Altamont and Voorheesville, protect wildlife habitats, and maintain the Helderberg Escarpment viewshed.
St. Madeline Sophie Church 18-Lot Subdivision Proposal
An 18-lot single-family subdivision is proposed on 26 acres of church property at Carmen and Fuller Station roads. Neighbors are worried about losing privacy, worsening traffic, and stormwater drainage.
Streamlined Environmental Review for 3400 Carman Road
The planning board used new state budget rules to skip a lengthy environmental review for an 18-unit senior housing project because the site was previously disturbed. Supporters say it cuts red tape, while ensuring standard engineering reviews still happen.