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November 6, 2009

Anonymous The Press Republican Fri Nov 06, 2009, 10:28 PM EST

Chateaugay School Board meets Monday
CHATEAUGAY — The Chateaugay Central Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday.

Included on the agenda are: October food service report, school Tax Audit Committee report, transportation consultant's proposal and personnel. The meeting is open to the public.

Port Kent hydrants will be flushed
CHESTERFIELD — The Town of Chesterfield will be flushing hydrants in Port Kent from Nov. 12 through 30.

There may be some disturbance with the water. For more information, call 834-9042.

Willsboro School Board meets Tuesday
WILLSBORO — The Willsboro Central School Board will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the conference room.

The agenda includes monthly business reports and personnel request. The meeting is open to the public.

Town of Plattsburgh Court to be closed
PLATTSBURGH — The Town of Plattsburgh Town Court will be closed Wednesday for Veterans Day and Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26 and 27, for Thanksgiving.