by Linda Heistman
As a product of the pre-internet generation, I’d be the first to admit that I think reliable research should come from a variety of resources.
Yes, the internet is one research tool. But, there are many others, including books, journals and editorials, as well as interviewing people in the know.
The Town of Webb Police Department has reported the following recent law enforcement activity.
• A 32-year-old Utica, NY man was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 2nd degree, Speed in Zone, and Unlicensed Operator following an incident that occurred on Wednesday, December 9 at 6:38 p.m.
According to the report, a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding resulted in the arrest of the defendant for the above charges.
The investigation revealed that the defendant’s license was expired and revoked.
He was arraigned at the Town of Webb Court and remanded to the Herkimer County Jail in lieu of $750 bail. Continue reading
by Marianne Christy
The past couple weeks, the seniors participating in the SHARP program have been sharing their fond Christmas memories during their Wednesday gatherings.
Their memories are reflective of the simpler times in which they were raised; most of them, not surprisingly, are related to food. Continue reading
by Sen. James L. Seward
When an individual leaves the hospital, there are a number of steps to recovery, and quite often a loved one, without formal medical training, is called upon to help make sure that recovery goes well.
To assist individuals with this challenge, I helped pass the Caregiver Advise, Record, and Enable (CARE) Act. Continue reading
by Andrew Getty
What are Standard and Conditional Uses? Great question.
A standard use is one identified by the local zoning ordinance not requiring any special board oversight or approval.
It may be possible that a building permit would be required from the Code Enforce-ment Officer, but that’s it. Continue reading
The Town of Webb School Drama Department has announced the cast for its upcoming musical production of The Pajama Game.
The cast includes Tyler Fenton as Sid Sorokin, Olivia Phaneuf as Babe Williams, Carter Kelly as Prez, Shawn Hansen as Hasler, Ryan Johnston as Hines, Ally Cooper as Mabel, Rachel Smith as Gladys, Caroline DeFilipps as Mae.
Josh Huber as Pop, Josh Kelly as Joe, Nick Olsen as Max, Fern Bailey as Brenda, Caitlin Russell as Poopsie, David Ehrensbeck as Charlie, Lexie Beal as Virginia. Continue reading
Parker Snead was a Captain, a Husband, the Forestport Town Supervisor; a Forestport Man. Below are excerpts from his poetry:
FROM: ‘FORESTPORT MAN’
We hear the old snow plows, they shake this old cat house,
Snowmobiles are whining,
The furnace is humming, we get as comfortable as we can,
Another day comes to an end for the Forestport man.
We all hear the phone ring and after talking for a while,
A conversation with a good friend has caused me to smile,
We talk about getting together as soon as we can’
Another day comes to an end for a Forestport man. Continue reading