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Punching the Clock: Back to school

I did a lot of daydreaming when I was a student at Holy Family School (Class of ‘94). Most of the ..


Consolidating Norwich: What comes next?

Based on recommendations made by the state Commission on Local Government Efficiency and Competitiveness, Governor David A. Paterson announced a ..


Consolidating Norwich: Keep an open mind

Local governments should keep an open mind when it comes to consolidating or sharing more services with other municipalities, two ..


Town wants more transparency in city fire budget

Fire protection is the largest expense for both the city and town of Norwich, according to budget figures provided in ..


State releases findings on Norwich consolidation study

Consolidating the City of Norwich, Town of Norwich and Town of North Norwich into one government would save money for ..


NBT announces first quarter earnings, announces cash dividend

NORWICH – NBT Bancorp Inc. reported Monday that net income per diluted share for the first quarter was $.43 per ..


Consolidation study due out Wednesday

NORWICH – A report looking at shared municipal services and government consolidation in the City of Norwich, Town of Norwich ..


Cigarette butt sparks garage fire

An apparently still-lit cigarette discarded in a bag of trash is believed to be the cause of an accidental garage ..


Chenango County lifts ban on outdoor burning

CHENANGO COUNTY – The State of Emergency banning outdoor burning was lifted as of Sunday. Chenango County Chairman Richard B. Decker, ..


Who needs to burn tires when you’ve got rich friends?

Even with the beautiful weather, the county’s five-day ban on outdoor fires probably killed a lot of people’s weekend plans. ..


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