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Massena, New York Patch AM: a 3 min readCheers Massena! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Will Massena Central boost meal money for students on school trips?
- How Massena Central stacks up on government transparency in the county
Also on today's calendar: Memory Cafe and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What's black, white, and blue? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 58 and low of 40 degrees.
- Wednesday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., temps: high: 54, low: 47.
- Thursday: Cool with periods of rain, with a high of 56 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Student rep to Massena Central board of education questions per diem rates for school trips (northcountrynow.com) — Massena Central’s student representative is urging the school board to raise meal per diems for student trips after finding current rates didn’t cover basic meals in Washington, D.C. Board members acknowledged the gap with federal guidelines and pledged to review the policy, noting that low-income students could be especially affected by out-of-pocket costs. 
• Ogdensburg city manager expands public access with new office hours (northcountrynow.com) — Ogdensburg’s city manager is now holding brief office hours before council meetings so residents can ask questions and get clarification on city issues. The story also highlights how Massena Central School stands out countywide by livestreaming its school board meetings, offering Massena residents stronger access to local decision-making than most districts in St. Lawrence County.
📸 Around Massena
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Babies, Movement & Music →
Massena Public Library, 41 Glenn St, Massena
10:00 am
Monday May 18
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Other local events
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Who Club Booster Club Meeting
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Madison Spring Musical
Massena Csd High School Auditorium
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Speech Pathologist Day
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Memory Cafe →
Massena Public Library, 41 Glenn St, Massena
11:45 am -
MCSD Budget Vote
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12:00 pm -
JW Leary Band/All-Elementary Band Concert
Massena Csd High School Auditorium
7:30 pm -
Massena Town Board Meeting →
Massena, NY Calendar, 60 Main Street 2nd Floor, Massena
4:30 pm
Wednesday May 13
Saturday May 16
Monday May 18
Tuesday May 19
Wednesday May 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Budget Presentation
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Who Club Booster Club Meeting
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Spring Concert Grades 5-6 and Special Groups
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Madrid-Waddington Varsity Baseball @ St. Lawrence Central →
St Lawrence Central High School, 1039 NY-11C, Brasher Falls
4:00 pm
Tuesday May 12
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- BJ's Wholesale Club posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Massena. Apply here.
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Massena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Massena here.
🗞 Nearby News
Potsdam
- Clifford "Cliff" Reilly, 69, formerly of Potsdam (northcountrynow.com)
- College student news sent to the Peru Gazette by the college (perugazette.com)
- Fall concert fundraiser raises $6,000 for local dog park (northcountrynow.com)
Lisbon
- St. Lawrence County trash fees set to increase (wwnytv.com)
Canton
- Guided bird walk planned Saturday near Canton (northcountrynow.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sad zebra (Thank you Mary K. for sending it in!)
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