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11/17/2025

🔍 Cannabis Debate Sparks Crowd in Roxbury
Residents attended the Nov. 6 town meeting to voice strong concerns about whether Roxbury should reconsider its “opt-out” stance on cannabis dispensaries and consumption sites. From fears about youth exposure and mental-health impacts to questions about promised revenues, the discussion was passionate, pointed — and far from over.
Town officials say no action has been taken to reverse the previous opt-out decision, but they are requesting more information from the owner of a state-regulated cannabis grow facility already operating on Route 30.
One thing residents agreed on? Stay informed, stay engaged.
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ROXBURY - Roxbury council members got an earful of negativity from residents concerned about cannabis in the community when they met on Thursday, Nov. 6. After public hearing about budget issues, …

11/16/2025

Who really controls our water future in the Catskills? 💧
New York State has just deemed New York City’s water withdrawal permit application “complete” — a key step toward renewing the permit that lets NYC pull massive volumes of water from our watershed.
Local leaders in the Coalition of Watershed Towns are pushing hard to make sure any renewal must include binding commitments to the partnership programs our communities rely on — from septic replacement to land and stream protection that keep both farms and hamlets viable.
In other words:
This isn’t just paperwork. It’s about who gets a say, what gets built, what gets protected, and how towns are compensated when their options are limited for the sake of NYC’s drinking water.
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• What DEC is proposing
• What the Coalition of Watershed Towns is demanding
• How long the permit could be extended
• How and where you can submit public comments by Dec. 12
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ARKVILLE - On Friday, Nov. 7, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) declared “complete” a water withdrawal permit application filed earlier this year by the …

11/16/2025

A small cabinet with a big mission. ❤️
In Sidney, the Tri-County Seniors have turned a simple rebuilt kitchen cabinet into a 24/7 Little Food Pantry — a quiet, take-what-you-need resource now standing outside the AO Fox Tri-Town Campus on Pearl Street.
It’s stocked with non-perishable items for anyone who needs a little help, no questions asked. And it’s already becoming a vital lifeline for neighbors feeling the pinch of the ongoing food crisis.
Read the full story — and stay informed on the community efforts that matter most — in this week’s Reporter.
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And if you’re able, consider supporting the Little Food Pantry with unexpired, shelf-stable donations (no glass containers) at 43 Pearl Street.
Local news. Local solutions. Local heart. 🖤

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SIDNEY – In response to the growing strain of a local and national food crisis, the Tri-County Seniors in Sidney have quietly launched a new resource with a simple message: if you need it, …

11/16/2025

Delhi/South Kortright boys cross country finishes 4th as a team in The NY State Class D championships while their girls finish 5th.
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11/15/2025

Unatego/Franklin/GMU tops Moravia 40-20 to win the 2025 Section IV 8-Man Football Championship!
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11/14/2025

✨ Pieces of the Past, Set in Stone ✨
Heirlooms, house keys, watch faces, even buffalo and beads — all turned into shimmering mosaics of memory at the William B. Ogden Free Library in Walton. Each 12x12 tile honors a loved one who’s gone, and the stories behind them are powerful, funny, tender and deeply local.
📅 Join us Saturday, Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. at the Ogden Free Library on Gardiner Place for the “Heritage Mosaic” reception and exhibit sponsored by Roxbury Arts Group. Come meet the artists, hear the stories, and see how a community comes together one tiny piece at a time.
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WALTON – On Nov. 13,   inside the William B. Ogden Free Library on Gardiner Place, Walton, the quiet murmur of readers was replaced – at least for a few hours – by the soft rip …

11/14/2025

🚨 Sneak Peek! 🚨
What’s rolling off this conveyor belt in Walton is part of a much bigger story…
From the Breakstone days to becoming part of the world’s largest dairy company, Walton’s cottage-cheese/sour cream plant is booming — and investing tens of millions into local jobs, local milk, and the future of a small town with big roots.
🥛 A global dairy giant.
🏭 $40 million in upgrades.
👷 More than 150 local jobs.
🥣 And a cottage-cheese renaissance happening right here on Delaware Street.
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11/14/2025

🚨 Sneak Peek! 🚨
What’s rolling off this conveyor belt in Walton at the Lactalis facility is part of a much bigger story…
From the Breakstone days to becoming part of the world’s largest dairy company, Walton’s cottage-cheese/sour cream plant is booming — and investing millions into local jobs, local milk, and the future of a small town with big roots.
🥛 A global dairy giant.
🏭 Millions in upgrades.
👷 More than 150 local jobs.
🥣 And a cottage-cheese renaissance happening right here on Delaware Street.
Catch the full story — and so much more — in next week’s Reporter.
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11/14/2025

📣 A Walton shop owner turns generosity into a lifeline for neighbors facing food insecurity.
When a single customer dropped off bread and milk at Bongzo’s on West Street, owner Luq Sharhan had no idea it would spark a full-scale, community-powered food pantry — open long hours, no questions asked, offering everything from canned goods to milk, eggs, meat, and even infant formula.
With a government shutdown underway and SNAP benefits uncertain, Sharhan’s “take what you need” shelves are filling a gap many families feel. Community donations are now pouring in, including a $300 contribution from the Worn and Weathered Motorcycle Club.
Next up? Sharhan is opening “The Community Room,” a free space that will let local makers sell their work without overhead costs — another grassroots way to support Walton neighbors.
Read the full story at The Reporter and see how one small business is stepping up in a big way.
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WALTON – What began as a single act of kindness from a customer has quickly transformed a West Street business into one of Walton’s newest lifelines for families worried about food, the …

11/12/2025

🗣️ Determined to Be Heard
Delaware County residents stood in front of the county office building in advance of a Board of Supervisors meeting today with tape over their mouths and signs reading “Free Speech,” protesting supervisors’ refusal to allow public comment at its meetings.
Our full coverage - details why residents are pushing back, what supervisors said in response, and how this long-simmering issue could shape the 2026 election cycle.

From interviews with protestors, to behind-the-scenes committee decisions, to Delhi Supervisor Maya Boukai’s attempts to raise the issue publicly, our reporting shows exactly how and why this debate has reached a boiling point.
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DELHI - With strips of tape over their mouths and hand-lettered signs reading “Let Us Speak,” dozens of residents lined the sidewalk outside the Charles Cook County Office Building at 111 …

11/11/2025

Delaware Academy holds their annual Veterans' Day Ceremony on Monday.
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11/10/2025

🔥 Heated Exchange at Sidney Budget Hearing Ends in Attorney’s Resignation 🔥
“I can’t work in a place that lacks principle. I’d rather go hungry.” - Former Town Attorney Joseph Ermeti
Tensions flared at the Sidney Town Board’s budget hearing, Nov. 6, when Town Attorney Joseph Ermeti publicly resigned after a dispute involving the town clerk’s office - overshadowing what was otherwise a smooth passage of the 2026 town budget (which includes a slight tax levy decrease).
The heated exchange centered around an incident involving a birth certificate request, allegations of misconduct, and strong words about accountability in Town Hall. The town clerk has since responded, firmly stating the claims are “absolutely not true” and outlining the legal security protocols for vital records.
Beyond the drama, the board adopted the 2026 budget, noted higher-than-expected cannabis tax revenue, approved wage adjustments for town employees, and discussed highway, park, and water system updates.
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SIDNEY - A public hearing on the town of Sidney 2026 budget was held prior to the regular board meeting on Nov. 6. Supervisor Eric Wilson asked if anyone had any questions or comments about the …