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Declaration of Snow Emergency / Travel Advisory

snowplowBREAKING NEWS:  The City of Fulton has declared a SNOW EMERGENCY effective at 3 p.m. (March 12, 2014). Snow and gusting winds along with a forecast of significant snowfall this evening have created very hazardous driving conditions. Motorists are advised against any unnecessary travel. Vehicles will be towed if they become stuck or if they present a hazard.

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Awaiting Annexation Appeal on Fulton Wastewater Treatment Plant

The final decision whether the Fulton Wastewater Fulton WWTPTreatment Plant will become part of the city or continue to be in the town of Granby and taxed accordingly is expected to be handed down any day by the New York State Court of Appeals. “A three judge panel, the final step – they will decide if annexation is in the best interest of the general public,” Mayor Ron Woodward said during a phone interview last week.

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EBT Reform Stall Causes $120M Grant Loss

Stop Welfare Abuse GraphicA reform measure to halt use of Social Services electronic benefit transfer cards in strip joints and casinos was passed by the state Senate last month but the bill remains stuck in the Assembly’s Social Services Committee costing $120 million in federal aid. Bill co-sponsor Senator Patty Ritchie said, “Welfare benefits are intended to help those who have fallen on hard times, to feed their families and make ends meet, and taxpayer dollars shouldn’t be used to buy booze, cigarettes and lottery tickets.”

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