Of Interest: Feb. 3, 2012

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February 3, 2012

Anonymous Press-Republican The Press Republican Fri Feb 03, 2012, 02:28 AM EST

DWI crackdown runs today through Sunday

PLATTSBURGH — State Police will conduct its first statewide STOP-DWI crackdown today through Sunday, expecting some Super Bowl revelers may drink and drive.

State and local law enforcement agencies will be out in force, utilizing sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols to deter drunk driving, a press release said.

Motorists are reminded that driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 or higher will put them over the limit — if they don't drive sober, they will get pulled over.

Leandra's Law sets some of the toughest DWI provisions in the country, the release said. Convicted drivers must install and maintain an ignition interlock on any vehicle owned or operated by the driver for a minimum period of six months.

First-time offenders driving while intoxicated or impaired by drugs with a child less than 16 years old in the vehicle may be charged with a felony, punishable by up to four years in prison.

Venue changes for Crown Point meeting

CROWN POINT — The regular Crown Point Town Board meeting originally scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at the Senior Hall has been moved to the Crown Point Central School cafeteria.

The public is welcome.

Dannemora Village to work on budget

DANNEMORA — The Village of Dannemora will hold budget meetings at 4:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, and 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, at the Village Community Center.

The sessions are open to the public.

Saranac School Board to meet Feb. 7

DANNEMORA — The Saranac Central School Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the District Office in Dannemora.

Some of the items on the agenda include a CVES budget presentation, the Comprehensive Educational Plan, a social-studies curriculum report and the employment of particular person(s). A complete agenda is available at the District Office and at www.saranac.org.

The School Board of Education encourages the public to attend.