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Massena, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Massena? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What’s really at stake in Massena’s high‑power data center fight?
- Can Massena’s Red Raiders rebound at home against Canton Saturday?
- Massena community gathers soon to honor educator Michael Gerald Savage
Also on today's calendar: Patriot Burials Marker Dedication at Massena Center Cemetery and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 61 and low of 37 degrees.
- Sunday: Increasing cloudiness, temps: high: 64, low: 49.
- Monday: Cooler with a shower or two, with a high of 56 and low of 36 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Massena town board split on future of data centers in North Country (northcountrynow.com) — Massena town leaders have rejected a local moratorium on data centers, even as a statewide pause still clouds a major NYDIG expansion at the former Alcoa East site. Board members are weighing environmental reviews, potential host community benefits, and intense resident opposition before deciding whether the large-scale project can move forward in Massena. 
• North Country Football Fever: Week 5 2026 Preview, Oct. 1-3 (informnny.com) — Massena football fans can look ahead to Saturday’s home matchup, where the Red Raiders host Canton as both teams try to bounce back from last week’s losses. The broader Week 5 preview also highlights key North Country high school games, giving local sports followers a snapshot of how neighboring teams are faring across the region.
• Michael Gerald Savage, 79, Rochester (northcountrynow.com) — Family and friends in Massena will have a chance next week to honor Michael Gerald Savage, a beloved longtime teacher and community volunteer who was born in Massena. Calling hours are planned at Phillips Memorial Home, followed by a Mass at Sacred Heart Church and burial in Brasher Falls, with donations suggested to Rose-area historical and library causes.
📸 Around Massena
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Spaghetti Dinner to benefit the Massena Hospital Auxiliary →
Italian American Club, 16 Beach Street, Massena
12:00 pm
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
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MASSNEA PUBLIC LIBRARY'S OPEN SEWING LAB →
Massena, NY Calendar, 41 Glenn Street, Massena
9:30 am -
MASSENA PUBLIC LIBRARY KNITTING GROUP →
Massena, NY Calendar, 41 Glenn Street, Massena
6:30 pm -
Patriot Burials Marker Dedication at Massena Center Cemetery →
Massena Center Cemetery, 565 County Rd 42, Massena
11:00 am -
Board of Education Meeting
Massena High School Auditorium
6:30 pm -
MASSNEA PUBLIC LIBRARY'S OPEN SEWING LAB →
Massena, NY Calendar, 41 Glenn Street, Massena
9:30 am -
MASSENA PUBLIC LIBRARY KNITTING GROUP →
Massena, NY Calendar, 41 Glenn Street, Massena
6:30 pm -
Fall Fest: Pumpkinpalooza 2026 →
Town Hall, Massena
11:00 am -
An Evening with John Valby AKA Dr. Dirty →
Fahrenheit Bar and Grill, 4 Main Street, Massena
Wednesday October 7
Sunday October 11
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Saturday October 17
Sunday November 1
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🗓 Events Nearby
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St. Lawrence Central vs Brushton-Moira →
St. Lawrence Central High School, 1039 State Hwy 11c, Brasher Falls
4:30 pm
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Alcoa Corporation posted a job opening for Production Maintenance Coordinator in Massena. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Leader - Opener / Daytime - Part Time in Massena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Massena here.
🗞 Nearby News
Potsdam
- Ogdensburg Promise offers free path to college for city residents attending OFA and guidance for all students in district (northcountrynow.com)
- Town of Potsdam suing engineering firm for more than $10 million over Route 56 design services (northcountrynow.com)
- Thursday night football (wwnytv.com)
Lisbon
- What is Lisbon, hometown of NY-21 candidate Blake Gendebien, like? (timestelegram.com)
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