Schenevus Introduces Young To Vets’ Sacrifice By LIBBY CUDMORE • allotsego.com Edition of Thursday-Friday, Nov. 13-14, 2014 SCHENEVUS For Jay Palmer, Westford, Schenevus Central School’s annual Veterans Day breakfast isn’t just a meal – it’s a chance to remind the next generations about the price of freedom. “I come to show these young kids that a lot people gave their lives for the country they live in today,” he said. “Freedom isn’t free.” Palmer, who was stationed at a U.S.…
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Schenevus School Surpluses Too High, Taxpayers Kept In Dark, Auditors Find SCHENEVUS – The Schenevus Central school board hasn’t been straightforward with the taxpayers about district finances, according to an audit released in recent days by state Auditor Thomas DiNapoli’s office. “District officials have accumulated excessive fund balances and not adequately reported the District’s financial condition to the taxpayers,” the auditors found. Among other findings, the audit found unexpended surplus exceeded the 4 percent “allowable limit,” and that information provided…
Seward Announces $50,000 Grant For Gazebo, Sidewalks In Schenevus SCHENEVUS – At the Fireman’s Carnival here Friday, state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, announced a $50,000 economic-development grant for a gazebo at Borst Field and other beautification efforts. “The Town of Maryland, including the Village of Schenevus, is an idyllic location,” said Seward. “By upgrading and further beautifying the community, the quality of life for residents improves and more visitors will be encouraged to stop by bolstering our local businesses.”…
