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From the office of Assemblyman Bill Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that his legislation to place a moratorium on independent mausoleums and columbariums passed the Assembly (A.5784-B). “Mausoleums can be a beautiful way to lay a loved one to rest,” Jones said. “But we’ve seen too many standalone, independently operated mausoleums in the North […]

From the office of Congressional candidate Tedra Cobb               On Monday, Tedra Cobb released information regarding the premium increases she and her family face as a result of policy decisions being made in Washington. Today, she is releasing the letter sent to the family regarding the increase. According to the document, the reasons further increases […]

From the office of State Senator Betty Little  The State Senate has approved legislation sponsored by Senator Betty Little to help address a growing crisis of insufficient Emergency Medical Services (EMS) coverage in rural regions of New York. Little, like many of her upstate colleagues, has heard increasing concern from municipalities and volunteer EMS squads […]

Main Street Project at Standstill Truck Purchase Approved Town Clerk Doing an “Excellent Job”  Confidentially Reporting Zoning/Code Violations And More  Peru – Peru Town Counselors planned to accept Main Street project bids at their June 11, 2018 meeting; instead they rejected the one bid received because it exceeded project’s estimated cost. Alternatives are being discussed […]

By John T. Ryan Hail can have a devestating impact on an apple crop and hail storm frequency is increasing. Anyone traveling by Forrence Orchards this week undoubtedly noticed the draped netting covering some trees. Seth Forrence explained,  “We’re covering 30 to 40 acres of honeycrisp trees this year. Last year we covered a few […]