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North Country “aligned to support growth” as Micron Technologies sets up semiconductor operation, Gray says

3 days ago | northcountrynow.com | Jeff Chudzinski

CANTON -- Micron Technology plans to invest $100 billion over 20 years as they significantly expand in the Syracuse and Clay area but Assemblyman Scott Gray hopes the tech giant will use resources in the North Country as they expand. In his brochure "The North Country: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity," Gray touts the North Country as a valuable resource for Micron, saying the people of the North Country are worth investing in and supporting as expansion efforts begin.
St. Lawrence County legislator calls for working group to bring affordable energy back to North Country

4 days ago | northcountrynow.com | Jeff Chudzinski

CANTON -- A St. Lawrence County legislator is calling on the New York Power Authority to keep more power generated in St. Lawrence County in the county. Legislator John Gennett has come forward with the proposal, saying it is literally and figuratively about power in New York State. He said St. Lawrence County should receive a larger share of benefits from the power generated at the Robert Moses-Roosevelt hydroelectric dam.
Madrid-Waddington Central voters to decide on $21.5 million school budget, board seats, and bus purchases

5 days ago | northcountrynow.com | Matt Lindsey

MADRID — Voters in the Madrid-Waddington Central School District will head to the polls on Tuesday, May 20, to vote on a proposed $21,500,940 budget for the 2025-26 school year, as well as several additional propositions and board of education seats. The proposed budget reflects a 2.44% increase in spending compared to the current year, amounting to an increase of $511,311.
North Country state reps call state budget ‘bloated’ and ‘wasteful spending’ - North Country Now

6 days ago | northcountrynow.com | Jeff Chudzinski

State lawmakers have finalized the state budget more than a month after it was originally due and North Country representatives are blasting the record spending plan. State Senator Dan Stec called the budget "wasteful spending" in many instances, while calling much of the budget "an extension of the state's high-tax-and-fee culture.""Another year, another Democrat budget full of wasteful spending and misplaced priorities.
NYPA Finance Committee requests $42.8 million to account for Smart Path Project overages, tariff impacts

6 days ago | northcountrynow.com | Jeff Chudzinski

MASSENA -- In the midst of tariffs that will impact equipment shipments necessary to complete the New York Power Authority's Smart Path Connect project, members of the Finance Committee are requesting an additional $42.8 million. NYPA trustees have already approved $877.6 million in spending but the additional $42.8 million will ensure the project will be completed and commissioned on time, according to NYPA Vice President of Project and Construction Management Timothy Poe.
Massena village mayor addresses impact of revaluation on tax rates for some residents

6 days ago | northcountrynow.com | Jeff Chudzinski

MASSENA -- Following a town-wide revaluation in Louisville that saw a number of property values spike, village of Massena officials addressed the impact of the village budget for Louisville residents who are within the village. In West Massena, a small portion of the town of Louisville sits within the village limits. As a result, Mayor Greg Paquin touched on the impact the equalization rate has had on those residents. “You’ll kind of notice the tax rate for Louisville went up more than the others.
State budget bill vote brings changes to correctional system to light

1 week ago | northcountrynow.com | Jeff Chudzinski

State lawmakers are voting on the state budget after weeks of delays over policy squabbles with language that will impact corrections and law enforcement. With four of the 10 bills released thus far, lawmakers are set to vote on language that would allow the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) to appoint a person as a corrections officer at the age of 18, dropping the age requirement from 21.
SLC multi-use trail to be tied into Lewis County system after environmental review

1 week ago | northcountrynow.com | Jeff Chudzinski

CANTON -- The St. Lawrence County multi-use trail system will soon be tied into the Lewis County trail system, but first an environmental review must be conducted. According to St. Lawrence County Highway Department Superintendent Don Chambers, Barton & Loguidice have been contracted to complete the review in support of preparing Appendix A, which is a prerequisite. "This is part of the environmental review process.
Hochul touts school cell phone ban inclusion in state budget

1 week ago | northcountrynow.com | Jeff Chudzinski

State budget negotiations are still ongoing as lawmakers battle over a number of policy points but bell-to-bell cell phone bans will now be included in the budget. Governor Kathy Hochul announced today, May 6, that New York would become the largest state to ban cell phones in K-12 schools. “New York was the first state to target addictive social media feeds — and now we’re the largest state to restrict smartphones in schools throughout the entire school day.” Governor Hochul said.
Massena Central officials select management firm for proposed $79.8 million capital project

1 week ago | northcountrynow.com | Jeff Chudzinski

MASSENA —A firm has been selected to oversee the Massena Central School District’s proposed $79.8 million capital project. According to Facilities Committee Chair Robert LeBlanc, GYMO Architecture Engineering & Land Survey DPC was selected after the committee heard two presentations. C&S Companies also presented to the committee. “Both companies were very good, but one was standing out. It’s the same one that stood out in the presentation and on the price. So, it was an easy decision,” LeBlanc said.