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π± Will New Lebanon outsource its new human relations role?
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- Will New Lebanon outsource its new human relations role?
Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? π€ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 42 and low of 39 degrees.
- Friday: Morning rain, then flurries, temps: high: 55, low: 23.
- Saturday: Much colder, with a high of 33 and low of 31 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ New Lebanon Board debates human relations issues (tapinto.net) β New Lebanonβs town board is debating whether a new human relations role should be an in-house employee or an outside contractor, and how much authority to shift from the supervisorβs office. Members also discussed seeking a forensic audit, proposed fines for leaving garbage cans out too long, and set January dates for a public hearing and the annual organizational meeting.
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π Events Nearby
- Knitting With Sandy
North Chatham Free Library , 4287 NY-203 , North Chatham
10:00 am - Family Story Time
Kinderhook Memorial Library , 18 Hudson St , Kinderhook
10:30 am - After-School Arts & Crafts
Chatham Public Library , 11 Woodbridge Avenue , Chatham
3:00 pm - Community Expert: Gail McManus
Chatham Public Library , 11 Woodbridge Avenue , Chatham
4:00 pm - Dueling Pianos at June Farms!
June Farms , 275 Parker Rd , West Sand Lake
5:00 pm - Library Walking Club with the CLC - Greenport
Chatham Public Library , 11 Woodbridge Avenue , Chatham
10:00 am - Art Focus Fridays
Kinderhook Memorial Library , 18 Hudson St , Kinderhook
10:30 am - A June Farms Holiday Murder Mystery Dinner
June Farms , 275 Parker Rd , West Sand Lake
5:00 pm - Maple Hill Girls Varsity Basketball @ Chatham
Chatham High School , 50 Woodbridge Ave , Chatham
5:30 pm - Saturday Explorers (East Chatham, NY)
Flying Deer , 122 Daley Rd , East Chatham
2:00 pm - Awakening Wild
Flying Deer , 122 Daley Rd , East Chatham
2:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This time of year, it's hard to get out and explore.
But the New York State Office for the Aging is working with our partners at Discover LIVE to bring the world to you through virtual, LIVE world tours⦠(Nextdoor ) - Just announced: NYSOFA and Selfhelp Community Services are providing free access to the Virtual Senior Center for any older adult in New York State.
Read our press release to learn more about this great platform to help older adults stay connected β which is especially important and timely duringβ¦ (Nextdoor )
π Nearby News
Nassau
- Get ready for more car-smashing, ramp-jumping, wheel-revving action with Hot Wheels Monster Truck Live (liherald.com)
- Gilgo Beach killings: Andrew Dykes, suspect in killing of Tanya Denise Jackson, expected to be arraigned on murder charges Thursday, sources say (newsday.com)
- Bahamas Vacation Guide for First-Time Visitors (culture.org)
Chatham
- A brief history of animals who served in the US military (wearethemighty.com)
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