ALTAMONT— One of the last two parcels of undeveloped land left in Altamont is slated for building.

GUILDERLAND — Two people broke in to 3 Westlyn Court in McKownville on Sunday, taking jewelry, flatware, and other valuables, before speeding off onto Western Avenue, according to Guilderland Police Investigator Chuck Tanner.

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.