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Sharon Springs School Bulletin: Safety Drills, Character Building, and Upcoming Community BBQ
The latest Weekly Bulletin, dated May 9, 2024, updates the Sharon Springs Central School community on key matters as the academic year ends. The principal's announcements highlight a commitment to safety, character development, and community involvement.
Duanesburg Voters to Decide on School Budget and Bus Proposition on May 21
On May 21, voters in the Duanesburg school district will vote on a proposed budget of $19,443,000 for the 2024-25 academic year. This budget, up by 2.41% from last year, aims to keep all current academic programs, extracurricular activities, and sports. It also supports the district's goal to provide adequate resources for students with different needs. The proposal suggests a tax levy increase of 2.70%, just below the district's 2.71% cap.
🚧 Update: Lane Reopened After Drainage Improvements on NY 160, Princetown and Duanesburg
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in NewYork. As an update to the ongoing drainage improvements in the area, local transportation officials have announced that both directions of NY 160 near the Town of Princetown and the Town of Duanesburg line have been affected. The right lane closure that was put into effect on Thursday, May 9th, 2024, starting at 7:00 AM was successfully reopened the same day by 2:00 PM. Motorists traveling through the region experienced temporary lane closures but can now expect all lanes to be open and normal traffic flow resumed. The scheduled work is part of infrastructure enhancements in Schenectady County, aiming to improve road conditions for the public's safety and convenience.
NY’s Thruway improvement project: a win-win for locals and infrastructure
On Monday Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the start of a $13.7 million thruway improvement project in Herkimer and Montgomery counties, which is expected to wrap up this fall. Anticipated road work is a part to a larger whole; the Thruway Authority’s Capital Program is projected to invest $395.5 million in Central NY infrastructure rehabilitation over the next four years. ...
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