Knights starting medical-equipment exchange
PLATTSBURGH — Knights of Columbus Council 13127 in Plattsburgh is forming a medical-equipment exchange program.
The council is seeking donation of non-motorized wheelchairs, walkers, tub chairs and stationary bikes. Donated items will be redistributed at no cost to community members in need.
To arrange dropoff or pickup of any serviceable items or to apply to receive them, call or email: Joseph Coulombe, 726-0846, joecoulombe71@yahoo.com or Raymond Carnahan, 572-1527, rcarnahan5267@char ter.net.
Applicants will be placed on a waiting list, and equipment will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Plattsburgh City Council to meet tonight
PLATTSBURGH — The City of Plattsburgh Common Council will take action on several items at tonight’s meeting.
Among them are a request from Paul Bardis to block Grace Avenue at the Cornelia and Ash street entrances for a block party set for 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, and a request to allow the Adopt-A-Spot program to let Shaun O’Connell to plant three trees in Westelcom Park between Margaret and Durkee streets.
The meeting begins with a work session at 5 p.m., followed by the regular meeting at 5:30 p.m.
Both are open to the public.
