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Chenango County Board of Supervisors enacts changes to local ‘bed tax’

NORWICH – Five years after first imposing a so-called “bed tax” on lodging in Chenango County, the county board of ..


Sherburne man arrested for setting vehicle on fire

SHERBURNE – New York State Police at Norwich have arrested a Chenango County man on charges of arson following an ..


Chenango DSS Adult Protective Services lauded for years-long streak without state-issued improvement plan

NORWICH – The Chenango County Department of Social Services (DSS) adult protective services division is celebrating a rare occurrence, being ..


City weighs option to remove last city-owned traffic light

NORWICH – Citing mechanical issues in need of high-cost repairs, Norwich officials are entertaining the notion to remove the traffic ..


County takes steps toward construction of $35 million county office building

NORWICH – The Chenango County Board of Supervisors has taken further steps toward a $35 million project that would ultimately ..


New website offers help for local schools to design smartphone ban

CHENANGO COUNTY – Chenango County school districts will have an additional state resource to lean on as they plan implementation ..


Consultant hired in county’s search for mass transit provider

NORWICH – An annual disbursement of state money is leading county officials to hope for a fix to the area’s ..


County board calls public hearing for economic development grant application

CHENANGO COUNTY – The public will have a chance to weigh-in on a state funding application submitted by Chenango County ..


County Planning Department named administrator for state’s ‘Rapid Response Home Repair Program’

NORWICH – Pointing to weather events that have devastated homeowners in the past, the Chenango County Planning and Economic Development ..


CCIDA considers outside counsel to address nuisance properties

NORWICH – Following up on past efforts to clean up nuisance properties in the City of Norwich and across the ..


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