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Upstate New York School One of First in Area to Ban Cell Phones
As Governor Kathy Hochul continues her statewide push to ban smartphones inside New York schools, a school district in the Capital Region has already implemented a plan to make its school a "phone-free" space. *This post was originally published on 7/24. Should All Schools Do This?. Eventually, they will. Gov....
Pride flag will fly in GF, SGF, maybe more
Lower Adirondack Pride announced the Village of South Glens Falls has agreed to fly the Pride flag next June in recognition of Pride month. The group said it has now reached out to Warren County, Washington County, the Villages of Hudson Falls and Lake George, and the Towns of Queensbury and Lake George, to fly the Pride flag at their municipal buildings next June.
Village Businesses Share Their Autumn Essentials
As the hot days of summer give way to the crisp, cozy days of fall, a special energy sweeps through the Village. The changing season brings nostalgia for summer’s warmth with excitement for autumn’s traditions. In this spirit of transition (which we’re celebrating at the 2024 8th Street Block Party!) we took to the streets of the Village to ask local business owners one simple question: What’s your favorite product in the shop that represents the shift from summer to fall?
Planning Board 16 item agenda this Tues., 9/3
The Glens Falls Planning Board has 16 projects coming before it on Tuesday, Sept. 3. It starts at 4:45 p.m. at City Hall. Chris Patten’s One Washington Street Development, LLC for his proposed Washington Square project seeks rezoning of 13 E North Notre Dame Street and 16 Harlem Street — both empty sites — from singlefamily high-density residential to general commercial.
Plans Union Square buy, apartments
Ryan Connor of EBRM Properties, LLC, proposes “to build out 18 residential apartment units on the second and third floors” of the 48,000 square foot Union Square former shirt factory at 2-15 Broad Street. It’s described as a $1.08-million project installing 16 one-bedroom, two two-bedroom — on the...
Help Develop the Strategies That Will Shape Southern Vermont’s Economic Future: CEDS Public Input Sessions Announced
Southern VT: Community volunteers, municipal leaders, business owners, and others are invited to attend a series of sessions to review and discuss the proposed 2024-2029 Southern Vermont Zone Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) that will take place around the region on September 25 and 26. Attendees will be asked for their feedback on the proposed objectives and strategies that will help shape the next 5 years of our region’s economic strategy.
Patron Point implemented by public libraries in North Carolina and New York
Miami, FL -- August 30, 2024. Springshare is thrilled to announce that Harnett County Public Library and Crandall Public Library have adopted the Patron Point marketing and automation platform to support their community outreach and engagement efforts. Harnett County Public Library (HCPL), based in Lillington, North Carolina, has selected Springshare's...
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