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🌱 What changes will Baldwinsville’s new police chief make first?
Spotted on the Baldwinsville calendar: AUBURN, NY - NYS Notary Law Exam Prep Workshop hosted by Law Author Alfred E Piombino - Cayuga CC

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In today's newsletter:
- What changes will Baldwinsville’s new police chief make first?
- How many new Anheuser-Busch workers could soon call Baldwinsville home?
Also on today's calendar: AUBURN, NY - NYS Notary Law Exam Prep Workshop hosted by Law Author Alfred E Piombino - Cayuga CC and 3 more events.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Low clouds and chilly, with a high of 28 and low of 24 degrees.
- Wednesday: Not as cold; a p.m. shower, temps: high: 41, low: 27.
- Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 45 and low of 36 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New Baldwinsville Police Chief says he been prepping a long time for the role (cnycentral.com) — Baldwinsville’s new police chief, Michael Lockwood, is stepping into the top job after decades with the department and years of preparation under retiring Chief Michael Lefancheck. Lockwood plans to prioritize staffing transitions and school safety, especially after last spring’s Chromebook-related fire at C.W. Baker High School.
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• Baldwinsville's Anheuser-Busch plant welcomes relocated workers (localsyr.com) — Baldwinsville’s Anheuser-Busch brewery is preparing to welcome workers from closing plants, potentially bringing more residents and economic activity to the village. Local leaders highlight new apartment projects and recent multimillion-dollar investments at the brewery as Baldwinsville continues to grow within the Syracuse area.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Baldwinsville
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★ Featured events ★
- AUBURN, NY - NYS Notary Law Exam Prep Workshop hosted by Law Author Alfred E Piombino - Cayuga CC
Cayuga Community College, 197 Franklin St, Auburn
5:30 pm - AUBURN, NY - NYS Notary Law Exam Prep Workshop hosted by Law Author Alfred E Piombino - Cayuga CC
Cayuga Community College, 197 Franklin St, Auburn
5:30 pm
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
- Video Game Club
Baldwinsville Public Library , 33 E Genesee St , Baldwinsville
4:00 pm - Drop in Art: Pop up cards
Baldwinsville Public Library , 33 E Genesee St , Baldwinsville
3:00 pm - Gingerbread House Class
Baldwinsville Public Library , 33 E Genesee St , Baldwinsville
1:00 pm - McHarrie Place
Syracuse Home at McHarrie Place , 7740 Meigs Rd , Baldwinsville
2:30 pm
Wednesday December 17
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Tuesday December 23
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🗓 Events Nearby
- GRMS Chorus Concert
Gillette Road Middle School , 6150 South Bay Road , Cicero
7:00 pm - RRMS 6th Grade Concert
Roxboro Road Middle School , 300 Bernard Street , Mattydale
7:00 pm - WGHS Spirit Week
West Genesee High School - Girls 7th/8th Volleyball v. Faith Heritage
Lyncourt School
4:00 pm - Boys Modified 9 Basketball @ Utica Proctor
West Genesee Csd Donovan Middle School
5:30 pm - Adult Decorating Class- Gingerbread Ice Cream Cake
Charlee's Ice Cream , 112 Kasson Rd , Camillus
6:00 pm - Town Board Work Session
VAN BUREN TOWN HALL , 7575 Van Buren Rd , Baldwinsville
6:00 pm - Adult English Language Conversation Group | Salina Free Library
Salina Free Library , 100 Belmont St , Mattydale
10:30 am
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello all, I'm new to Baldwinsville as of this summer and new to this site.
However, I wanted to let everyone to know I'm hosting a drum circle at Baldwinsville Public Library. Here is the link if you are interested in this… (Nextdoor Pine St)
- Allied Universal posted a job opening for Security Officer - Industrial Patrol Driver Part-Time in Baldwinsville. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Baldwinsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Baldwinsville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Clay
- COR secures four new tenants for former Price Chopper site in Clay – Central New York Business Journal (cnybj.com)
- $999K for Marcellus home on 40+ acres: Plus 101 more Onondaga County home sales (syracuse.com)
- Winter weather advisory issued for Onondaga County until Monday morning – could see 6 inches of snow (syracuse.com)
Liverpool
- Overnight fire damages duplex on East Molloy Road in Mattydale (cnycentral.com)
- Syracuse.com's All-Central New York large school boys soccer team announced for 2025 (syracuse.com)
Salina
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