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Guilderland dedicates two parcels to Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission
Summary
The Town Board approved Resolution No. 9‑2026 dedicating two town‑owned parcels (15.7 and 0.3 acres) to the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission for management under Article 46 of the State Environmental Conservation Law; local conservation advocates spoke in support.
The Guilderland Town Board voted June 16 to dedicate two town‑owned parcels totaling about 16 acres to the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission for preserve management.
Councilman McDonald moved to adopt Resolution No. 9‑2026, which the board approved by roll call (Motion #123). The resolution identifies the parcels by tax identification numbers 51.08‑6‑1 (15.7 acres) and 51.08‑6‑2 (0.3 acres) and cites Article 46 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law as the legal authority to dedicate land for management purposes while retaining town ownership.
Members of Save the Pine Bush spoke in support before the vote. Lynne Jackson thanked the board and said dedicating the parcels is an important step "in preserving and protecting the Pine Bush," and volunteer Andy Arthur also thanked the board for its action.
The resolution notes that dedication grants the Preserve Commission authority for management activities including fire and habitat management under Section 46‑0107 of Article 46, and that enforcement of Preserve rules is governed by 6 NYCRR Part 648. Deed references for the parcels are included in the record (deed dated March 5, 2025, filed as Instrument No. R2025‑14617; deed dated August 22, 2022, filed as Instrument No. R2023‑158813).
The motion passed on a roll call vote recorded in the minutes as Aye by all members present.
