🌱 How a withdrawn NY grant project could reshape Waterville’s downtown plans

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In today's newsletter:

• How a withdrawn NY grant project could reshape Waterville's downtown plans
• Can Waterville's undefeated Eagles keep rolling in Friday's home showdown?

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high of 62 and low of 48 degrees.
• Wednesday: Warmer with clouds and sun, temps: high: 72, low: 59.
• Thursday: Cloudy and warm, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Waterville Community Center Back As Option (watervilletimes.com) — Waterville officials are reshuffling $1.8 million in NY Forward grant money after one major downtown project withdrew, putting the Community Center and Big Creek overlook back in play. Village leaders are asking the state to boost the Small Project Fund so more local businesses can benefit, while two other large projects still haven't signed state contracts.
   

• Waterville beats Frankfort-Schuyler to open league play in football (uticaod.com) — Waterville football fans can celebrate as the Eagles stay undefeated and open league play with a convincing 44-22 home win over Frankfort-Schuyler. Behind big nights from Brycen Kilts, Ian Carney, and Kian Mayne, Waterville snapped the Maroon Knights' long league streak and now turns attention to another home matchup Friday against New York Mills.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday September 30
• Blood Drive
  Sauquoit Valley Csd Sauquoit, NY 13456
  8:30 am
• Immunization Clinic →
  Madison County, NY Calendar
  11:00 am
• Sauquoit Valley at Clinton →
  Clinton High School, 75 Chenango Ave, Clinton
  4:30 pm
Friday October 2
• Friday Focus Tour
  Wellin Museum Archive Hall, Map #89, Wellin Museum Object Stu
  12:15 pm
Sunday October 4
• Witch Way is the 5K
  Sauquoit Valley Csd Sauquoit, NY 13456
Monday October 5
• Little Falls at Clinton →
  Clinton High School, 75 Chenango Ave, Clinton
  4:30 pm
• PUBLIC HEARING - Proposed Local Law No. A-2026 →
  Madison County, NY Calendar, 5314 Main Street, Munnsville
  7:30 pm
• Town of Stockbridge Board Meeting →
  Madison County, NY Calendar, 5314 Main Street, Munnsville
  7:30 pm
Friday October 9
• Oneida at Clinton →
  Clinton High School, 75 Chenango Ave, Clinton
  4:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Holland Patent at Clinton →
  Clinton High School, 75 Chenango Ave, Clinton
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• HEOPPO Fall Training Workshop 2026 →
  Hamilton College, 198 College Hill Road, Clinton

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• BoxLunch / Hot Topic posted a job opening for Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 2 in New Hartford. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager $18.50/hour to start!!! in New Hartford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waterville here.

🗞 Nearby News

New Hartford

• Comets Announce 2026 Training Camp Roster (oursportscentral.com)

Utica

• 'It's time for a new voice': Mandi Drake challenges Griffo for state Senate seat (oneidadispatch.com)
• School Bus Drags 4-Year-Old After Backpack Gets Caught in Door (wibx950.com)
• 16 Restaurant Specialties Hidden Across America (cheapism.com)

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