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No foolin’: April 1 is Census Day
MIDDLEBURY | It’s the start of a new decade and that means Census takers will be seen throughout the area. According to the U.S. Constitution, all persons in the United States must be counted and that’s what is commonly referred to as the Census. Read more
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New year, new Plattsburgh
PLATTSBURGH | A new decade has arrived, and it is a big one for the city of Plattsburgh. The first common council meeting of the year was held last Thursday, Jan. 2, and included two new councilors. Read more
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Top news in 2019: Investment in school safety, fitness, outdoor rec
ELIZABETHTOWN | The year 2019 saw many municipalities move ahead with major infrastructure and capital repair projects for 2020. Here are some news highlights from Essex County in 2019. Read more
Local grants available
BRANDON | Officials of the Preservation Trust of Vermont, in collaboration with Maine Preservation, the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance and the Preservation League of NY, announced the opening of the 2019 Northeast Heritage Economy Program grant. Read more
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Improvements coming to campground
PORT HENRY | Moriah took a step toward waterfront revitalization last week, conceptually approving construction of a rental cabin at its Bulwagga Bay campground. Read more
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Peru Main St. project ‘pretty much’ dead
PERU | The Town of Peru’s Main Street project has hit yet another roadblock. Read more
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City enters mix for land bank slot
PLATTSBURGH | The Common Council has authorized the formation of a new not-for-profit, the Lake City Land Bank Corporation. Read more
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City to host workshop on riverfront, streetscape upgrades
PLATTSBURGH | A public meeting on new streetscape and riverfront access changes proposed as part of the city’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) is planned for Wednesday, Dec. 5. Read more
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City nets $4.3 million state water grant
PLATTSBURGH | The Lake City’s wastewater treatment facility is one step closer to revitalization. Read more
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Johnsburg’s new status may spur new investment, development and vitality
NORTH CREEK | Johnsburg’s designation as a federal Opportunity Zone is expected to brighten the town’s long-term economic prospects, local officials said. Read more
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Co-op gets new coolers
TICONDEROGA | Bright, modern coolers are accepted, and perhaps even required, pieces of equipment for any grocery store. Read more
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Saranac Lake DRI proposals to be accepted through November
SARANAC LAKE | The Saranac Lake Local Planning Committee (LPC) will continue to accept proposed projects for consideration in the Downtown Revitalization Initiative Strategic Investment Plan until Friday, Nov. 2 at 5 p.m. Read more
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Ahead of 2020 census, officials underpin importance of getting it right
PLATTSBURGH | “We get one chance to get things right for the next 10 years.” Read more
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First flight from Washington lands at Plattsburgh International Airport
PLATTSBURGH | The plane has landed. Read more
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Following dissolution, village largely unlamented
PORT HENRY | It’s been a little over a year since the dissolution of the Village of Port Henry, and for the most part life has gone on with little change. Read more
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For Peru Main Street project, ‘third time’s the charm’
PERU | The Town of Peru’s Main Street revitalization project has been awarded to Plattsburgh-based contractor Northern Snow & Dirt. Read more
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Peru moves forward with Main Street project
PERU | Peru’s Main Street project, a plan designed to improve the aesthetics and attraction of the town’s main strip, will move forward. Read more
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Schumer views Hudson Falls’ revitalization efforts
HUDSON FALLS | U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer of New York took a tour of several local businesses and two cultural landmarks Dec. 8 and said he was inspired by the village’s recent revitalization efforts. Read more
