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New NY law allows cannabis sales at farmers’ markets and public events

ALBANY – Cannabis will get its own table at local farmers' markets and approved events under a new law that ..

Historic district proposal includes Chenango County Office Building slated for demolition

NORWICH – Chenango County officials could face new regulatory roadblocks on a $35 million building project under a proposed expansion ..

Chenango County Human Resources explores new rules to curb nepotism in government agencies

by Shawn Magrath on August 10th

NORWICH – Citing a growing number of family ties in local government, Chenango County Human Resources is pondering the creation ..

County considers part-time transportation coordinator to smooth bus routes

by Shawn Magrath on August 7th

NORWICH – Five months after Chenango County relaunched a public transportation system, county officials are now considering a part-time transportation ..

Rising gas prices fuel $40K budget transfer for Sheriff’s Office

by Shawn Magrath on August 6th

NORWICH – Higher gas prices are driving up budget expenses for the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office has sought ..

Norwich residents to weigh in on proposed noise ordinance

by Shawn Magrath on August 6th

NORWICH – Town of Norwich residents will weigh in on a proposed noise ordinance next week when the Norwich Town ..

County officials propose plan to allocate $34.5 million surplus

by Shawn Magrath on August 5th

NORWICH – Armed with a $34.5 million surplus, Chenango County supervisors are deliberating how best to use the funds to ..

Chenango County warns derelict property ordinances by villages could trigger tax hit

by Shawn Magrath on August 5th

EARLVILLE – A newly invoked ordinance in the Village of Earlville is facing criticism from Chenango County officials who argue ..

Guilford eyes $8.5K purchase of abandoned Mount Upton High School for demolition

by Shawn Magrath on August 3rd

GUILFORD – Hoping to rid Mount Upton of what they call a “dangerous eyesore,” Guilford town officials are moving on ..

IDA takes first step toward countywide brownfield plan

by Shawn Magrath on July 30th

NORWICH – The Chenango County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) is embarking on what’s likely to be a years-long endeavor to ..