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Pomfret goes alone on town hall

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The town of Pomfret’s government is moving ahead without the town of Dunkirk in its planned shift of operations to a former church on Chestnut Road. Pomfret Town Supervisor Dan Pacos said at the November regular town board meeting that officials were working through a renovation floor plan ...

Knitting group donates 550 items to agencies

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The Thursday Knitting Group that meets at Trinity Episcopal Church at 11 Day St. recently gathered to distribute more than 550 items that were crocheted and knitted by members this year. These items included afghans, lap robes, hats, scarves, mittens and baby sweaters. Receiving these ...

Pantry use surges ahead of Thanksgiving

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Food pantries continue.to see a surge in customers as local charities prepare for the holiday season. “We have served nearly double the number of people that we usually do by this time, with three more weeks to go this month,” said Connie Griffith of Fred Basket. “We still have plenty of ...

Sheridan approves slight tax hike; stays under cap

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SHERIDAN — Costs are up nearly everywhere you look, and the town of Sheridan is no different this budget season. But as far as tax increases go, Sheridan’s increase in 2026 is minimal. “We’re in good shape,” said Supervisor Tom Wik. The tax rate in the town of Sheridan increased ...

Brocton still seeks answers on property cleanup

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By BRADEN CARMEN bcarmen@observertoday.com BROCTON — The village is still waiting to see what comes next regarding the cleanup of scorched debris in a residential neighborhood along Old Mill Road. Following a fatal fire on Christmas morning last year, 98 Old Mill Road has remained as what ...

Community notebook

Community Notebook

Silver Creek Senior Citizens meet SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on Nov. 18 with 19 in attendance. President Randy Nurmi opened the meeting with the Pledge to the Flag and all singing God Bless America. The members enjoyed pizza, goulash and desserts. The 50/50 winners ...