MASSENA â He may have the interim tag attached to his position, but Mayor Timothy J. Ahlfeld has been busy meeting with and acting on behalf of constituents.
Mr. Ahlfeld, a former village trustee, was appointed by the village board to take over as mayor until the November election. Deputy Mayor Matthew J. LeBire had filled in as mayor following the resignation of Timmy J. Currier in February.
Among his recent activities, Mr. Ahlfeld, Village Administrator Monique Chatland and Trustee Francis J. Carvel hosted a roundtable discussion with 18 community business members.
âWe invited I think maybe close to 30. With schedules and stuff, some could be here and some could not,â he said.
Saturday, May 15, 2021 - 6:10 pm
MASSENA - Five candidates will be seeking two seats on the Massena Central School board of education. The vote will be held May 18 from noon to 8 p.m. at the Massena Community Center, 61 Beach St.
DuBray Baker is the lone incumbent. Board President Patrick Bronchetti has opted not to seek reelection.
Here’s a look at the candidates’ profiles:
Timothy Hayes
Hayes has worked in education for 30 years at St Lawrence Central and Massena Central School Districts.
“During that time I taught in various special education classrooms, worked in administration as Director of Athletics, coached, worked with clubs, organizations and committees,” he said. Prior to working in the public schools he was a recreation therapist with the St Lawrence County ARC. “I am a graduate of Massena Central, SUNY Cortland (BS in Physical Education and Adaptive Physical Education) and SUNY Potsdam (Masters in Instructional Technology and Media Ma
Friday, May 14, 2021 - 5:54 pm
Correction: An earlier version of this story said Massena would be be increaseing the tax levy, in fact the levy will remain flat. North Country This Week regrets the error.
BY MATT LINDSEY
North Country This Week
Budgets, elections and propositions will be voted on May 18 at all St. Lawrence County schools . Below is a list of schools in the area that includes budget information and voting day details.
Potsdam Central School District
Potsdam Central School District voters will be asked to approve a $35,815,351 budget for the 2021-22 school year the includes a 1.58% tax levy increase and raises $14,167,364 for the district.
Monday, May 10, 2021 - 5:55 am
MASSENA - St. Lawrence Health System is sponsoring a blood drive through the Adirondack Regional Blood Center on Wednesday, May 12 at the Massena Community Center, 61 Beach St.
Walk-ins accepted from 12:15-2:45 p.m.
Donors must be healthy, at least 16 years of age, and weigh at least 110 pounds. Advanced registration is not required; however, donors are asked to wear a mask and provide identification. COVID-19 screening will be conducted upon entry.
For more information, call CVPH at 518-561-2000 and ask for the donor center.
For a list of upcoming blood drives sponsored by St. Lawrence Health System, visit https://www.stlawrencehealthsystem.org/events.