Guilderland · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Guilderland public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Village of Altamont water service refusals
The village told a Brandel Road landowner it won't provide water to anyone outside the village, forcing new development onto private wells and septic. Well issues, including manganese, are already known on Brandel Road.
Sewer District Budget and Rate Increases
The town adopted sewer budgets that increase rates by $0.45 for existing users and raise operation and maintenance costs by $20.59, bringing the average home's sewer cost to $307.29.
McKownville Lighting District Infrastructure Replacement
The town authorized shifting $14,634.21 from the McKownville Lighting District fund balance to replace unsafe underground wiring on Westlyn Court identified by National Grid.