Area company receives state grant
AMSTERDAM — A local company has been awarded a $200,000 state grant, officials announced Friday. Breton Industries, which designs and manufactures custom heat-sealed fabric items for the U.S. military and provides engineering research and development services for the Department of Defense, was given the grant by the Empire State Development Corp. The grant will aid in the construction of a 20,000-square-foot addition to the company’s facility, which will allow the company to retain 106 employees and create 10 new jobs, according to a news release.
» Full StoryHealth Link slates childbirth class
JOHNSTOWN — Health Link Littauer, the community health and wellness service of Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home, will have a one-day childbirth preparation class Dec. 5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the wellness center, 213 Harrison St. Ext.
» Full StoryCommission changes meeting date
NORTHVILLE — The Northampton Historic Landmark Commission has rescheduled its regular meeting to Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 412 S. Main St.
The meeting was originally scheduled to take place Dec. 8.
Auxiliary sets tree lighting ceremony
JOHNSTOWN — The Wells House Auxiliary will have its tree lighting ceremony at 2 p.m. Dec. 6.
According to a news release, the tree lighting is a major fundraiser for the group.
Clarification
GLOVERSVILLE — Nathan Littauer Hospital spokeswoman Sue Kiernan clarified a detail of a story in Friday’s edition about swine flu vaccinations at the hospital: They will be free.
» Full StoryArtist to sign book at Fort Plain library
FORT PLAIN — Local watercolor artist Joanne Resch will be available Sunday beginning at 2 p.m.
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