The Leader-Herald publishes community notes from throughout the county. Our most recent community notes on the happenings throughout the county are below.
HYDRANT FLUSHING UNTIL MAY 23
GLOVERSVILLE -- Hydrant flushing will take place between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday night starting May 12 until May 23 starting on the North end of Gloversville. Signs will be posted on the streets being flushed. A list of the streets being done each night will be posted on the Gloversville Water Works Facebook page and at www.gloversvillewater.com. Residents may experience some discoloration, but this is not harmful and running cold water should clear discoloration.
GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT ACS
JOHNSTOWN — The Total Tech Solutions golf tournament to benefit the American Cancer Society will be held on July 20 at Fox Run Golf Club, 129 Fox Run Drive. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with a 4-person team scramble start at 9 a.m. The cost is $125 per player and includes golf, cart, breakfast and lunch. Register before June 1 to save $10 per player. To register, visit totaltechsolutions.org/tournament
INPUT SOUGHT FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
JOHNSTOWN – The Town of Johnstown seeks input from residents on the Comprehensive Plan and make recommendations to the EnVision Town of Johnstown Initiative. The Town has set up a questionnaire for residents to submit feedback by May 24. Feedback will be beneficial for grant application, and if awarded, will be used to update the plan. Information is available at www.townofjohnstown.org or visit Town Hall. To submit input, visit https://tinyurl.com/EnVisonTownOfJohnstown For questions, contact the Town of Johnstown at 518-762-7070 x3.
SQUARE AND ROUND DANCING OFFERED
GLOVERSVILLE -- Western Square and Round Dancing will be offered from 6:30-9 p.m. on May 2,9,16,23 and June 6 at 31 Spring St. The cost is $10 per person. Learn as you dance. Singles, couples, empty-nesters, young adults, line and contra dancers are all are welcome. For information, call or text Elaine or Dennis at 518-225-1405 or visit TheShoeLeatherExpress.com.
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL AND TRUNK SALE
MAYFIELD -- The Mayfield Historical Society will hold its 41st annual Strawberry Festival from noon to 4 p.m. on June 15 at the Rice Homestead, 328 Riceville Road. Treasures in the Trunk Sale fundraiser in the field of the Rice Homestead will take place at the same time with set-up from 10-11 a.m. Sell your treasures from the trunk of your vehicle or own tables. The pre-registration cost is $10 per vehicle parking spot (12’ x 12’) or $15 for the day. Vendors may purchase more than one spot. The event will feature live music, strawberry shortcake and tours of the Rice Homestead. Free admission and open to the public. For information or to register, contact Mayfield Historical Society President Bob Suits at 518-857-2820.
CAROGA MUSEUM SEEKS ARTISANS
CAROGA LAKE — The Caroga Historical Association and Museum seeks artisans, vendors, and crafters for its annual craft fair to be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 13 at the Caroga Museum, 145 London Bridge Road. A registration fee of $30 is required for a 10X10 space or $50 for a 10X20 space. There is no charge for admission to the museum or the festivities. Application forms are available at https://www.carogamuseum.org or contact Judy Smith at 518-835-6692 or cozynook@nycap.rr.com.
PLANNING BOARD MEETING CANX
FULTONVILLE — The Town of Glen Planning Board monthly meeting on May 16 has been canceled due to lack of agenda items. The next scheduled monthly meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. on June 20at the Town of Glen Town Hall, 7 Erie St. Members of the public are encouraged to attend.
SQUARE AND ROUND DANCING OFFERED
GLOVERSVILLE -- Western Square and Round Dancing will be offered from 6:30-9 p.m. on May 16,23 and June 6 at 31 Spring St. The cost is $10 per person. Learn as you dance. Singles, couples, empty-nesters, young adults, line and contra dancers are all are welcome. For information, call or text Elaine or Dennis at 518-225-1405 or visit TheShoeLeatherExpress.com.
FINANCE COMMITTEE TO MEET
GLOVERSVILLE -- The Finance Committee of the Gloversville Common Council will meet at 9:30 a.m. on May 16 within Gloversville City Hall, 3 Frontage Road to review the department’s 2024 Capital Project requests.
TOWN DROP-OFF CLEAN UP
JOHNSTOWN -- The Town of Johnstown and the Fulton County Department of Solid Waste (DSW) will co-sponsor a municipal drop-off clean-up program from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on May 16 and 17 and from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 18 at the Prindle Avenue Barn, behind the Senior Citizens' Center. Town residents may dispose of old furniture, appliances, garage and attic cleanup projects, and do-it-yourself home improvement project materials. Electronics will be accepted for recycling. A maximum of four tires off the rim per person per day will be accepted. Not for commercial haulers, businesses or institutions. No vehicle batteries, paint, motor oil, curbside recyclables or regular weekly trash will be accepted. Electronics will also be accepted for recycling. For information, call the Fulton County Department of Solid Waste at 518-736-5501.