Fonda-Fultonville Central School District selected by Hannaford for Community Bag Program
28 Sep

Fonda-Fultonville Central School District selected by Hannaford for Community Bag Program

AMEARA DITSCHE0 CommentsLocal News, Montgomery County, News
Fonda-Fultonville Central School District was selected as a beneficiary of the Hannaford Community Bag program. The district will receive $1 for every reusable community bag sold during October at the chain’s Gloversville location. Each year, Hannaford chooses a different nonprofit each month to benefit from the bag sales. The bags, which come in four designs, retail for $2.50. “The funds raised during October will support programs that provide resources to our school families, like our Backpack Program,” said Superintendent Thomas Ciaccio. “Hannaford has always been a strong supporter of local schools and we appreciate their partnership.” To make the most of…
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Amsterdam Homecoming Bonfire marked by disturbances; Gunfire claims not supported by investigation, police say
15 Sep

Amsterdam Homecoming Bonfire marked by disturbances; Gunfire claims not supported by investigation, police say

Ashley Onyon0 CommentsLocal News, Montgomery County
Several disturbances interrupted the Amsterdam Homecoming Bonfire Thursday night, requiring law enforcement to respond to the scene. Related investigations, however, do not support claims being made over social media about gunfire at the event, police said. “Officers were on the scene, throughout the [Mohawk Valley Gateway Overlook Pedestrian] Bridge and Riverlink Park,” Lt. Joseph Spencer said Friday. “None of them are reporting any gunshots.” One assigned officer was on hand throughout the Homecoming Bonfire attended by over 200 people and held by the city at the former Chalmers site on Amsterdam’s South Side. Also present were event organizers and administrators and security…
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