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WATERTOWN — City officials will host a ground-breaking ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday at Lachenauer Plaza to commemorate the start of construction on the city’s downtown streetscape project.

Thousands of graves were supposed to be relocated in the late 1960s to make way for interstate construction, but some bones apparently were left behind, according to IDOT officials.

Broome County officials say, in spite of the higher prices for products used in the production of asphalt, a record amount of roadwork is getting underway.

WATERTOWN — The long-awaited downtown streetscape project is back on track, with the City Council on Monday accepting a $3.6 million construction bid.

Binghamton is rolling into road-work season with plans for $12-million in infrastructure upgrades and repairs.

CANTON — The St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators unanimously approved modifying the Department of Highways budget for an increase in the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS),

Representative Deanne Mazzochi expressed her concerns about upcoming house bills that’ll address operations at the Illinois Department of Transportation.

WATERTOWN — Despite a shortage of available contractors this year, the city on Wednesday afternoon was able to get two construction companies to bid on the long-awaited $3.7 million downtown

CANTON — Three roads are slated for repair in the town of Canton this paving season.

CLAYTON — Taxpayers will see no change in their village tax burden this year, even as Clayton sees its property tax revenues shoot up by nearly $45,000.