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County officials wary of tax cap amidst challenging 2025 budgeting process

NORWICH – Facing issues like inflation, weakened revenues, escalating costs, and a shifting financial burden of mandates from the state ..


Greene man arrested for sending nude photos to decoy minor’s online account

GREENE – Police say a 40-year-old Greene man has been arrested for sending nude photos of himself to a decoy ..


County board calls public hearing for department officer salary increases

NORWICH – The Chenango County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the proposed salaries of department officers ..


Bainbridge solar project on hold while CCIDA considers tax incentives

BAINBRIDGE – Bainbridge residents are torn over a proposed 25-megawatt solar project to be constructed near the town and village ..


Otselic under scrutiny of NYS Comptroller for not heeding recommendations

OTSELIC – The New York State Comptroller’s Office is calling on Town of Otselic elected officials to enact changes to ..


Chenango County IDA moves ahead with purchase of vacant downtown building; Commerce Chenango to move in

NORWICH – The fate of a building in downtown Norwich is now in the hands of the Chenango County Industrial ..


County enters contract with Catholic Charities to help curb homelessness epidemic

NORWICH – Chenango County legislators have authorized a contract deal with Catholic Charities of Chenango County intended to curb the ..


County Public Defender to receive $186,000 grant for Discovery aid

NORWICH – The Chenango County Public Defender’s Office will see a $186,000 boost in New York State aid to help ..


New state law permits direct-to-consumer shipping for local craft brewers

ALBANY – Small makers of spirits, cider, and mead can now ship directly to consumers as permitted by a piece ..


County copes with effect of new tax foreclosure sale law

NORWICH – Navigating changes in federal law that alter the way proceeds of tax foreclosed properties are distributed, Chenango County ..


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