Recently added articles from Watertown Daily Times (Watertown, NY):

Massena chamber board member named to executive director's post.

Oct 02, 2007 ... Byline: Matthew McGrath Oct. 2--MASSENA -- The Chamber of Commerce executive board chose one of its own to be the new executive director. Michael J. Gleason, an account executive with Martz Communications Group, will start Oct. 15. He recently resigned from the ...

Ogdensburg leaders meet with Ainsworth Lumber officials.

Oct 02, 2007 ... Oct. 2--OGDENSBURG -- The proposed oriented strand board manufacturing plant in Lisbon was the focus of a meeting between Ainsworth Lumber officials and area leaders, officials said Monday night. Details of the meeting weren't made public, but Ainsworth plans to construct an ...

Procedure prevents Legislature revote on redevelopment agency support.

Oct 02, 2007 ... Byline: Corey Fram Oct. 2--CANTON -- A procedural roadblock prevented St. Lawrence County legislators from reconsidering support of the St. Lawrence River Valley Redevelopment Agency. Lawmakers spent about 45 minutes discussing mostly procedure regarding a second ...

Apple picking: A family tradition.

Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Kelly Vadney Oct. 1--WINTHROP -- The weather was perfect Sunday to engage in a traditional fall family pastime -- or start a new one. Dozens flocked to Brookdale Apple Orchard to pick their own apples. Some had been frequenting the orchard for years, others ...

Child-care provider gets grant to expand service to Boonville.

Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Steve Virkler Oct. 1--BOONVILLE -- A Lowville child-care provider is moving forward with plans to construct a center in Boonville after being awarded a $600,000 state grant. Hand In Hand Early Childhood Center plans to build a 5,000-square-foot child-care ...

Development agency revote sought.

Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Corey Fram Oct. 1--CANTON -- St. Lawrence County legislators may reconsider today support of a proposed powerful economic development agency. Legislator Thomas A. Nichols, R-Oswegatchie, asked that lawmakers revote supporting the St. Lawrence River Valley ...

911ai setup looked into.

Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Kelly Vadney Oct. 1--Jefferson County may have access to a new system that will by next year allow homeowners and businesses to provide pertinent information to emergency responders when a 911 call is placed. Glenn W. Morrison, interim Jefferson County ...

Lewis County General Hospital looks for new CEO.

Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Steve Virkler Oct. 1--LOWVILLE -- Lewis County General Hospital officials are hoping to have an interim administrator soon and a permanent one by April. Hospital managers are considering an in-house candidate to replace Chief Executive Officer Mark J ....

McHugh's Forewarn Act bill requires 90-day layoff notice.

Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Marc Heller Oct. 1--WASHINGTON -- Rep. John M. McHugh still has a sour taste from General Motors' decision to close its plant in Massena, and he has introduced legislation to make such announcements a bit less shocking in the future. Mr. McHugh, R-Pierrepont ...

Sides differ on how to handle NYPA millions, megawatts.

Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Corey Fram Oct. 1--Detractors say the St. Lawrence River Valley Redevelopment Agency will be redundant. The St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency is a more suitable economic development engine to handle $16 million and 20 megawatts of power, they ...