Endwell

AT&T Upgrades Southern Tier Network

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April 4, 2013

AT&T has upgraded its wireless network in the Southern Tier. The company has now brought its 4G LTE technology to the Binghamton area. The new upgraded coverage area includes Binghamton along Routes 81 and 17, Johnson City, Endwell, Endicott, and the Binghamton University campus. Other areas in upstate New York have undergone similar upgrades,...
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Town of Union Receives Final Approval on Buyouts

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January 11, 2013

The Town of Union has gotten final approval for a buyout program for homes damaged during Tropical Storm Lee. All 176 properties submitted for buyouts were accepted. FEMA will fund 75 percent of the project, estimated to cost nearly $17.5 million. The remaining portion will be paid through a combination of grants and the...
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Maine-Endwell Moves Forward with Staff Reductions

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January 11, 2013

The Maine-Endwell School District is moving forward with mid-year staff reductions. Thursday, the School Board approved a measure that cuts nine positions. Five cleaning positions were eliminated, as well as two lunchroom positions, a computer services coordinator and a maintenance position. The layoffs are effective immediately and were imposed to help the district deal...
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FEMA to Purchase 176 Town of Union Properties

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December 6, 2012

The Town of Union got some good news from FEMA on Wednesday concerning flood-damaged properties that are beyond repair. FEMA has agreed to buyout up to 176 properties in the town. Once the town gets the official notice from FEMA, a public comment period of 15 days is needed before the flood buyouts go...
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FEMA Reduces Maine Endwell School Repair Funding

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September 20, 2012

Another area school district is facing a bureaucratic roadblock with FEMA for flood recovery funding. The Maine Endwell School district had to repair or replace its maintenance building after it was flooded last year. The district was able to save a hundred thousand dollars by rebuilding, rather than repairing it, and used nearly $400,000...
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‘Celebrate My Drive’ Event Held

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September 17, 2012

State Farm insurance made a donation to the Maine-Endwell Students Against Destructive Decisions chapter at the football game Saturday. The $2,500 grant was part of the “Celebrate My Drive” event, which helps teens stay safe driving through support, education, awareness and more. Community leaders, law enforcement officials and parents got together to show their...
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250 People Receive Free Dental Care

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September 10, 2012

Up to 250 people in Endwell received free dental care this weekend. The Progressive Dental Office of Endwell opened Saturday morning, with the help of Doctors with a Heart, to offere free cleanings, fillings, and teeth pullings. Some of the patients had gone more than a year and a half without receiving any dental...
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Three Injured in Firey Endwell Crash

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August 17, 2012

A three car accident on Main Street in Endwell caused one vehicle to burst into flames. The flames from the car were reported to be 15 to 20 feet high, threatening nearby power lines. Four people were involved in the accident, and three of them suffered minor injuries and were treated on the scene,...
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