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🌱 Could Colton-Pierrepont and Parishville-Hopkinton become one school district?

Colton, New York Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello Colton! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could Colton-Pierrepont and Parishville-Hopkinton become one school district?
  • Remembering Allan Cota, 42, of Colton

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Variable clouds with a shower, with a high of 44 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Thursday: A mix of snow and rain, temps: high: 40, low: 27.
  • Friday: Snow and rain, up to 1", with a high of 37 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• St. Lawrence Co. school district study possible merger (wwnytv.com) — Colton-Pierrepont and Parishville-Hopkinton are studying whether sharing services or merging could ease financial pressures while preserving student opportunities. No change is also an option, and any merger would require voter approval. Residents can weigh in at a November 17 forum at 7 p.m. at Parishville-Hopkinton.
   

• Allan D. Cota, 42, Colton (northcountrynow.com) — Allan D. Cota, a Colton resident and longtime local restaurant cook, died November 7 at age 42. He attended Colton-Pierrepont Central School and enjoyed outdoor activities and time with family and friends. A Celebration of Life gathering begins at 2 p.m. November 14 at the Colton Amvets.
   

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💬 Chatter

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    Take a breath and watch this video for tips to adjust expectations, adapt traditions, and reduce stress for everyone. Bottom line: The holidays can… (Nextdoor )
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • North Country voters stay red in a number of major regional races (dailygazette.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Colton

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