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Good morning Penfield! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How rising salt prices could hit Penfield plow budgets and driveways
  • Why is Penfield outperforming others in Monroe County reading scores?

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 29 and low of 25 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Clearing and windy, temps: high: 40, low: 26.
  • Thursday: Increasingly windy, with a high of 47 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Took the hit last year': Local contractor faces $800 increase per salt order amid shortage (whec.com) — Penfield’s snow removal budget is up $64,000 this year as Monroe County towns brace for higher rock salt costs and potential shortages. A local contractor describes cancelled salt deliveries and a $25-per-ton price jump that could add about $800 per order, hinting at possible impacts on private plowing prices for residents.
   

• Why can't so many local students read well? Exploring today's literacy crisis (uticaod.com) — Penfield Central School District is highlighted among Monroe County districts that outperform state and county averages in reading, even as fewer than 40% of local students overall are proficient. The story explores why literacy rates are lagging, debates over teaching methods like phonics versus balanced literacy, and how parents, teachers, and districts can work together to improve reading outcomes for all children.
   

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  • Guide to menorah lightings and other Hanukkah events around Rochester area (whec.com)

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