Friday, July 23, 2021 - 5:56 pm
Cutting the ribbon for the expanded Massena Intake Boat Launch facility is, from left, Massena Town Council member Sue Bellor, Judge Eugene Nicandri, State Senator Patty Ritchie, Massena Town Supervisor Steve O’Shaughnessy, Louisville Town Supervisor Larry Legault, New York Power Authority CEO Gil Quiniones, and Regional Manager Bryant Bullard. NCNow photo.
MASSENA The state’s $3 million improvement project at Massena Intake Park is officially complete and NYPA officials joined local and state leaders for a ribbon cutting ceremony today (July 23)
The local marina and picnic facility associated with the New York Power Authority s St. Lawrence-FDR Power Project on the St. Lawrence River now sports several improvements. The work, which started earlier this year, includes an expansion of existing boat launches from four to eight, a new dock and room for seasonal boat parking as well as the addition of two new, spacious picnic
MASSENA â Massena Mayor Timothy J. Ahlfeld will be meeting with representatives from the state Department of Environmental Conservation next week to discuss what could be done about a failed Grasse River weir, or dam, that, if restored, could create opportunities for waterfront development.
âThey were nice enough to say that theyâd come up and talk. Theyâre going to come to the town hall and weâre going to have a discussion about the weir downtown. I told them I know that thereâs been previous discussions going on for several years here,â he told village trustees during their meeting on Tuesday.
MASSENA â Three members of the Massena Town Council who are not seeking re-election reflected on their time in office during Tuesday nightâs Democratic caucus.
Supervisor Steven D. OâShaughnessy and council members Albert N. Nicola and Samuel D. Carbone Jr. are not seeking another term.
Mr. Nicola, who has served on both the town and village boards for more than 30 years and had served several years as deputy supervisor, was re-elected to another four-year term in November 2017. He said, after consulting with his wife, he decided not to seek another term.
âVery briefly, 30-plus years, seven supervisors. Iâve done my duty and I appreciate all the help and support that I got from Supervisor Steve â very conscientious, very hard-working, easy to work with, always prepared,â he said.
MASSENA â The Massena Town Council will have a different look next year because of some comings and goings.
Democratic Town Supervisor Steven D. OâShaughnessy, Deputy Supervisor Samuel D. Carbone Jr. and council member Albert N. Nicola are not seeking another term. During the Massena Democratic Partyâs caucus on Tuesday evening, Kyle White was nominated to fill one of the council vacancies. There were no nominations for town supervisor, the second council seat or town clerk.
Joseph Brown was nominated for another term as town justice, and current village trustee Gregory M. Paquin was nominated for village mayor.
Mr. Paquin had been elected to a trustee seat in last yearâs election. He replaced long-time board member Albert âHerbâ Deshaies, who had served since 1996 and did not seek another term.
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