School to rein in use of electronic devices

GUILDERLAND — Cell phones and iPods are as ubiquitous in schools today as slates and chalk were in a much earlier era.

GUILDERLAND — A water contract with the city of Watervliet that was supposed to last until 2017 is being re-negotiated as the town faces a potentially large increase in water payments, which could affect resident’s water bills.

GUILDERLAND — A nurse, a custodian, an aid, a teaching assistant, a supervisor, and six teachers were recently honored at the school district’s 32nd Annual Employee Recognition Ceremony.

Grimm withdraws from super’s race

GUILDERLAND — For the third year in a row, the youth group of the Christ Church of the Capital Region will hold a fund-raiser in Tawasentha Park. This year, the money raised will help build an AIDS clinic in Zimbabwe.

GUILDERLAND — After 26 years as postmaster in Guilderland Center, John Desarbo, 59, a McKownville resident, will retire this year.

GUILDERLAND — A motorcyclist collided with a car last Friday when he failed to yield the right-of-way, turning from Mercycare Lane onto Western Avenue, according to Guilderland Police.

Cuneo wins, incumbents stay

GUILDERLAND — The school district’s $85 million budget passed by a comfortable margin Tuesday, ushering in a full-day kindergarten program.

Guilderland last to agree to recycling regulations for Rapp Road landfill