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Residents raise projects and service concerns at Clifton public comment; county legislator recaps county accomplishments
Summary
At the Jan. 14 meeting residents asked about a 250-year celebration, a proposed communication tower, Benson Mines activity, a solar project and potential Newton Falls wastewater usage fees; the county legislator summarized county organizational outcomes and projects completed in 2025.
During the public comment period several residents brought up community items. M. Friden described plans for a town celebration of 250 years; P. Gehrig inquired about a proposed communication tower, the status of Benson Mines and a local solar project, and asked how NFWWTP usage fees might affect Newton Falls residents. J. Lanphear requested that town publications be advertised in the Bargain Hunter as well as the Watertown Daily Times.
St. Lawrence County Legislator Larry Denesha reported on the county organizational meeting outcomes including David Forsyth remaining county chairman and Denesha remaining vice chairman, and noted county accomplishments in 2025 such as a courthouse chiller, building renovations and a satellite office opening. Sandy Griffin announced a Red Cross 'Sound the Alarm' smoke-detector installation training at Cranberry Lake Fire Department on Jan. 26, 2026.
