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Tuesday September 29th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good day Johnstown! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How costly are Johnstown's new fines for short-term rental owners?
  • Which Johnstown driver is set to tackle Super DIRT Week 54?

Also on today's calendar: Canajoharie/Fort Plain at Johnstown and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A thick cloud cover, with a high of 63 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 70, low: 55.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and warm, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Capital Region grapples with short-term rentals regulation (dailygazette.com) — Short-term rental owners in Johnstown now face steep fines if they ignore the town's new code, with penalties starting at $2,500 and rising to $7,500 for repeat violations. The story compares Johnstown's approach with other Capital Region communities, explaining how new state rules, local registries, and occupancy taxes aim to balance tourism benefits with neighborhood stability and housing affordability.
   

• Super DIRT Week 54: Prospective Entries (superdirtcarseries.com) — Super DIRT Week 54 at Oswego Speedway is coming up Oct. 5–10, and at least one driver, Brian Calabrese, will be representing Johnstown in both the Super DIRTcar and DIRTcar 358 Modified fields. The extensive entry lists highlight a strong mix of Capital Region and international racers, giving local fans plenty of hometown and regional names to cheer for.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 29
  • Farmstand: Gloversville Transit Station – Fulton County →
    Gloversville Transit Station, 109 W Fulton St., Gloversville
    10:00 am
  • Hot Rods at the Hotel Broadalbin
    Hotel Broadalbin, 59 W Main St, Broadalbin
    5:00 pm
  • Wednesday September 30
  • Danny Lynaugh Acoustic at the Historic Hotel Broadalbin
    Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce, 59 W Main St, Broadalbin
    6:00 pm
  • Thursday October 1
  • Career Con Presented by GlobalFoundries
    SUNY FMCC, 2805 State Highway 67, Johnstown
    7:00 am
  • Tutoring Program (Ages 8-18) at Fulton County YMCA
    Fulton County YMCA, P.O. Box 629 213 Harrison Street, Johnstown
    5:00 pm
  • Broadalbin-Perth at Gloversville →
    Gloversville High School, 199 Lincoln St, Gloversville
    6:30 pm
  • Friday October 2
  • Ginger Geezus plays The Glove Theater →
    The Glove Theatre, 42 N Main St, Gloversville
    7:00 pm
  • Saturday October 3
  • Fall Sidewalk Sale at Broadalbin Antique Mall
    Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce, 15 W Main St, Broadalbin
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • PepsiCo posted a job opening for Merchandiser in Johnstown. Apply here.
  • Maximus posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative II - Johnstown, NY in Johnstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnstown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Gloversville

  • Gloversville grocery stores now reopen after two bomb threats (wnyt.com)
  • Seeking downtown Gloversville business participation in Small Business Saturday campaign (dailygazette.com)
  • 5 things to know this Monday, September 28 (news10.com)

Amsterdam

  • The Bronck House: Exploring the Oldest Home in Upstate New York (news-usa.today)

Ok Johnstown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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