Town News & Announcements
On this upcoming Saturday, December 20 from 11am to 3pm, the Guilderland Farmers Market Holiday Market takes place at The Hedge Bistro at the Western Turnpike Golf Course. It’s an opportunity for holiday shopping for local arts and crafts, and enjoying food and drinks in an indoor setting.
Parks & Rec. will open the opportunity for Town residents to reserve the pavilions, cabana, and picnic areas at Tawasentha Park for the 2026 season on Friday, January 2 at 8am. To reserve a facility, residents must complete and submit the Request for Use of Facilities Form/ Know the Rules and provide full payment (credit card, check, or cash) to the Parks & Rec. Department. An Alcoholic Beverage, Beer & Wine Permit, can be obtained for an additional fee.
Due to the changing weather and near record warmth, Parks & Rec.’s cross-country ski trails at the Western Turnpike Golf Course are temporarily closed. When there is sufficient snow, there are other winter trails at the golf course, Town parks, Vosburgh Open Space, and Community Gardens. If you need skis or snow shoes, they are available for rent at the Parks & Rec.’s Office on weekdays between 8am and 3:30pm. While the golf season is over, there is time before the end of the year to purchase 2026 memberships at 2025 fees. Please call the Pro Shop at (518) 456-0786 if you have any questions.
Parks & Rec. has opened registration for its Winter Break Bonanza, a fun camp for children in grades 1 to 6 of tag games and activities like Jailbreak, Pins Down, Survivor, Seven-Base Kickball, Indoor Soccer, Basketball, and much more. It takes place from Friday, December 26 through Wednesday, December 31 from 9am to 11am at Guilderland Elementary School. The deadline to register online is Christmas Day.
I thank families who participated in Parks & Rec.’s holiday centerpiece workshop. This special event was very well attended, with many new families in attendance.
The Parks & Rec. Dept.’s 2026 Hometown Heroes Banner Program recognizes active duty and veteran service members, both living and deceased, for their bravery, courage, and sacrifice. Each banner honors a current or former Guilderland serviceperson by name, branch of service, and photo. The banners will be displayed at Tawasentha Park at a special event held at GPAC. In late fall, the banners are made available to sponsors. Banners may be sponsored by individuals, families, businesses or organizations at a cost of $150 per banner. The deadline for applications is March 27, 2026. If you have any questions regarding banners, please call the Parks & Rec Office at (518) 456-3150.
Highway Department trucks and equipment are now circulating through the Town picking up leaf piles with backhoes. If the weather cooperates and leaf piles are not covered in snow, one Highway truck will resume vacuuming remaining leaf piles. Please remember that Highway trucks circulate year-round picking up leaf bags and tied brush. Please also remember that, except when allowed on posted street signs, that overnight parking is not permitted on Town roads until after April 1.
The Senior Services Department’s monthly newsletter has information about classes and seminars, upcoming trips, heating assistance program, medical and shopping transportation, a visiting author, fall crafts, legal aid, monthly meal calendar, games, and much more. On Wednesdays from 11am to 1 pm, the Guilderland Public Library is the home for Seniors Connect!, where seniors can have a friendly chat on a wide-range of interesting topics.
The Town is also accepting letters of interest and resumes from candidates interested in applying for positions for Police Officer, Telecommunicator/911 Dispatcher, and Laborer positions in the Highway, Parks and Water Departments.
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