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Supervisor Runion's Notes
September 2011
As summer starts to fade and the school year begins, I want to start this column with a reminder to all of our drivers to be especially cautious on our roads, and to remind the parents of school-age children to make sure that their children are well aware of the need for caution when walking or bicycling. Please also keep in mind that state law requires motorists to come to a full stop for school buses that are stopped and have their red flashers on. Safety is certainly important all year long, but the changes associated with the start of the new school year are a time for some extra caution on everyone’s part. Residents who travel through Guilderland Center will also want to be mindful of the new 35-mile-per-hour speed limit on Route 146 in the hamlet, a change that was made to increase safety in the hamlet of Guilderland Center.
The second Household Hazardous Waste Day for 2011 will be held from 8:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 24 at the Town Highway Department Garage on French’s Mill Road. Those who would like to participate will need to present an event pass that residents can obtain by presenting a current vehicle registration at either the Town Clerk’s Office or the Transfer Station during normal business hours. Pack your materials safely for transport and drive over to the Highway Garage, where your vehicle will be unloaded for you and the materials disposed of in an environmentally appropriate manner. Information about the materials that can be processed through this event can be found on the Town website, www.townofguilderland.org. Please call the Transfer Station at 861-6776 if you have any questions. As always, we appreciate the financial assistance of the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation, which has again provided a grant that is used to assist in funding Guilderland’s hazardous waste
recycling program.
Our popular summer recreation programs have wound down after another successful season, and the Town Pool is closed for the year, but  Guilderland’s parks still offer plenty of recreational opportunities for Town residents at this time of year. Tawasentha Park offers nearly 5 miles of walking trails, as well as basketball and tennis courts, a children’s playground, and several picnic areas. Western Turnpike Golf Course becomes a bit quieter as the season winds
down for golf leagues, and offers residents a chance for an enjoyable golfing experience at a discounted price. The Town’s other parks are also open for the appreciation and enjoyment of our residents as we move into fall.
 A few seasonal notes for our residents: 1) School taxes may be paid without penalty until September 30. You should receive your bills early in the month. Visit the Town website or call our Tax Office at Town Hall (356-1980, ext.1023) for more information or if you have questions; 2) Primary elections are held on September 13 from noon until 9:00 P.M. at all Guilderland voting locations; 3) Watch for the Fall edition of the Guilderland TowNews, which will arrive in your
mail in the latter part of September. This Town newsletter will contain the 2011 schedule for leaf pick-up around town for the fall season.
I hope that everyone has had an enjoyable summer.
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