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Cazenovia Central School District presented its 92nd Annual Commencement Ceremony honoring the Class of 2023 on Saturday, June 24 on the front lawn of the high school. This year’s valedictorian is Branden McColm and the salutatorian is JP Hoak.
Gillibrand visits Madison County, announces investment in rural communities By kate Hill Staff Writer
On June 20, United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) visited Madison County to announce the reintroduction of the “Rebuild Rural America Act,” legislation that would invest billions of federal dollars into rural economic development, infrastructure, schools, hospitals and small businesses. According to the senator’s office, the bill, which Gillibrand first introduced in 2019, is aimed at addressing challenges specific to rural communities and making it easier for such communities to access federal funding and other resources. Gillibrand announced the re-
introduction of the Rebuild Rural America Act while standing with local leaders at The Hub, a coworking space and New York State-certified business incubator in the Village of Hamilton. The senator’s office provided an overview of the bill’s main provisions in a June 20 press release. According to the release, the legislation calls for the establishment of a Rural Future Partnership Fund that would create a $50 billion block grant program to support long-term rural economic development projects, including investments in childcare centers, public schools, libraries, community centers, health care providers, workforce development Senator l Page 3
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US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced the reintroduction of the “Rebuild Rural America Act” on June 20 at The Hub in Hamilton. She was joined at the podium by several local officials.
Chartreuse/Charcuterie supports SQAP
On June 22, Stone Quarry Hill Art Park (SQAP) presented its “Chartreuse/Charcuterie” summer solstice celebration atop the hill to “welcome summer, celebrate art, raise funds for the visiting artist program, and support public access to art and land.” The SQAP Board of Directors and event co-chairs Bob and Bobbie Constable and Meg and Phil George presented the event in honor of Marion Hancock Fish, former board chair and the 2023 Riester Award recipient. Guests mingled; sampled hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and beverages; enjoyed visiting artist performances; and took in the views and sunset. Kate Hill
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