The City of Norwich received more than $2.8 million in federal funding for a water main replacement project. The grant will be used to replace just over a mile of the water main distribution line on South Broad Street and 640 linear feet of the water main distribution line on East Main Street.
Next time you stop at the I-88 rest areas in Worcester you’ll see new historical markers courtesy of the Worcester Historical Society. According to a news release they update signage first installed over 2 decades ago. An updated sign was also installed at the Route 7 picnic area.
The latest Sienna College poll shows Governor Kathy Hochul has a 56% approival rate which is the highest since she took office. 36% disapprove of Hochul’s job performance. A majority of respondents say she will not make progress on making New York more affordable.
New York makes up to $7.5 million for state-certified providers and other treatment programs to address opioid addiction and save lives. The grants will be the first to tap New York State’s Opioid Settlement Fund and will help develop up to 15 programs offering a safe, effective treatment for opioid use disorder.
More than 1,250 SUNY Oneonta students earned Dean’s List honors for the fall 2022 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more.
The record-setting $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot helped New York’s lottery generate more than $70 million in revenue. That’s from when the jackpot’s ticket sales started last October through the January 13 drawing. Ticket sales totaled $172.4 million during the run.
The Schenevus Central School District Board of Education appointed Jeff Bennett as interim superintendent. He succeeds Ed Shultis who was appointed as interim superintendent after Superintendent Theresa Carlin resigned Dec. 27. The Board is conducting a search for Carlin’s successor and brought in a consultant to coordinate the process.
State Police announced the results of a one-day speed enforcement initiative last week along the New York portion of U.S. Highway 20. Troopers issued 178 citations with 104 of those for speed. Another 41 warnings werte given. Route 20 covers more than 370 miles in New York.
Otsego County reminds homeowners 65 years and older that they may be eligible for Senior Citizen Tax Exemption on their primary residence. Income limits apply. To apply conact the Assessor for the Town in which your property is located. Applications are due by March 1.
An Otsego County Sheriff’s investigation into vandalism at the Cherry Valley Village Park results in a juvenile facing criminal mischief charges. The individual was taken into custody last week and a Juvenile Appearance Ticket was issued. No details were provided on the individual’s release status.