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š± Could a new defense tech campus transform Massenaās old GM or mall site?
Massena, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Massena! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Could a new defense tech campus transform Massenaās old GM or mall site?
- How a firearm surrender turned into new charges in Massena
- How will Massenaās John Finnegan shape SUNY Potsdamās future?
Also on today's calendar: Babies, Movement & Music and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 59 and low of 37 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 57, low: 31.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 55 and low of 33 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Defense contractor plans multi-million dollar facility in Massena (wwnytv.com) ā A Massena-native-owned defense tech company plans a multi-million-dollar, 75,000-square-foot facility in town that could bring about 50 permanent jobs and an AI computing center. The project, eyeing the former GM plant or old Massena mall, depends on securing low-cost power through St. Lawrence Countyās Economic Development Power Program and clearing the local planning process. 
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2. Firearm investigation leads to charges in Massena (newportdispatch.com) ā State Police recently charged two Massena residents after a firearm surrendered under a prior court order was found not to match permit records and did not belong to either woman. Both were processed at SP Massena, with one case headed to Town of Massena Court later this month and the other already arraigned and released. Ā Ā Ā
3. SUNY Potsdam College Council gains two experienced members (informnny.com) ā Massena resident John Finnegan has been nominated to a four-year term on SUNY Potsdamās College Council, bringing his electrical infrastructure expertise and long record of local service. Alongside fellow appointee Thomas Burns, heāll help guide the collegeās future while maintaining strong ties to Massena through the electric board and community activities. Ā Ā Ā
4. Sen. Gillibrand pushes legislation to end Iran War (northcountrynow.com) ā Residents in Massena, along with neighbors in Canton and Ogdensburg, have joined demonstrations tied to Senator Kirsten Gillibrandās push to end U.S. military involvement in Iran. At a recent virtual press conference, she urged passage of a War Powers Resolution, while local protesters carried signs opposing the war and other national issues. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Massena
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Family Story Time ā 2yrs +
Massena Public Library, 41 Glenn St, Massena
10:00 am
Thursday April 23
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Other local events
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Babies, Movement & Music
Massena Public Library , 41 Glenn St , Massena
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Memory Cafe
Massena Public Library , 41 Glenn St , Massena
11:45 am -
Babies, Movement & Music
Massena Public Library , 41 Glenn St , Massena
10:00 am -
Memory Cafe
Massena Public Library , 41 Glenn St , Massena
11:45 am
Monday April 27
Tuesday May 5
Monday May 18
Tuesday May 19
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š Events Nearby
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Geri-Fit Strength Training for Seniors
Massena Public Library , 41 Glenn St , Massena
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Geri-Fit For Seniors
Massena Public Library , 41 Glenn St , Massena
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Salmon River JV Softball @ St. Lawrence Central
St Lawrence Central High School , 1039 NY-11C , Brasher Falls
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Massena JV Softball @ St. Lawrence Central
St Lawrence Central High School , 1039 NY-11C , Brasher Falls
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Massena Varsity Softball @ St. Lawrence Central
St Lawrence Central High School , 1039 NY-11C , Brasher Falls
4:30 pm -
Chair Yoga for Everyone
Madrid Hepburn Library , 11 Church St , Madrid
4:30 pm -
Math State Testing (Grades 4-8)
Brasher Falls Csd Brasher Falls, NY 13613
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
Monday April 27
Tuesday April 28
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