Update On The Charters Of Freedom

The Charters of Freedom project for Bath.  That’s the life size replicas of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights that are going to be put up in Pulteney Square.  Mayor Michael Sweet tells WVIN today that work on this will be over the summer and that the unveiling will likely be in October. 

 

Babysitting Training Being Given By The Dormann Library
The Dormann Library is thrilled to announce that we have received a grant from the Foundation for Southern Tier Libraries in order to offer the Red Cross babysitting course free of charge (normally $45) for 15 teenagers in our area. We are offering the 1-day course three different Saturdays at 10 am: July 13th, 20th and 27th. Due to the limited number of spots, anyone interested in this opportunity must fill out the application at the link below no later than June 30th. If you have any questions regarding the application, please call the library at 607-776-4613 and speak with Jami or Alicia.

https://forms.gle/KZtops7xUr4cDmCk9  

If you are interested please apply no later than 11:59pm on June 30th.  

 

Corning Community Professor To Do A Cornell Fellowship

Dr Jennifer O’Hara, who teaches at Corning Community College, has been selected to do a Cornell University fellowship.  Officials say O’Hara was chosen for her writing on international business law.     "Dr. O’Hara was chosen for her fellowship project on international business law, focusing on the law and ethics of the country of Chile and its rapidly emerging economy," Corning Community College officials stat ed.  "The goal of the project is to introduce an international unit to SUNY CCC’s business course offerings in the fall of 2025 to broaden students’ experience and perspective of global business concerns," say officials at Corning Community College.  "This project will allow for the introduction of a new unit of international law in the College’s introductory level Business Law I class, a course that is required for all business and accounting majors."  

 

O'Mara Stops By The Steuben County Town Of Cohocton

From Senator O'Mara: "Was in Cohocton earlier today to joint Lent Hill Dairy Farm and Ag-Grid Energy to help celebrate the partnership they have been building over the past few years and their onsite bio-digester showcasing cutting-edge technology for renewable energy and waste reduction. Congratulations!  This is an exciting milestone for Lent Hill Dairy Farm and Ag-Grid Energy. Their onsite bio-digester promises a bright future of producing clean renewable energy while reducing emissions and cutting landfill waste."  

 

Gillibrand: The Domestic Workers Bill of RIghts 

Democrat US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand says she’s working to pass the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights.  Gillibrand maintains, more needs to be done to get fair pay for housekeepers, caretakers and personal assistants.      "Domestic workers have been denied the basic protections that nearly all other workers have on the job," Gililbrand said.  " It's time to end that injustice."  

 

Three Meetings In One Evening - At Bath Haverling 

The Bath Board of Education will be having their reorganizational meeting coming up on Tuesday, at 5:30 p.m. in the Haverling High School Library.  Afterwards at 5:50pm Tuesday, the Bath Board Of Education will hold a public comment session about the school district's public safety plan.  Then, the regular BOE meeting will take place at 6:00pm.  All three of these meetings are slated for Tuesday evening at the Haverling High School LIbrary. 

 

More Graduations Are On The Agenda For This Weekend

Graduation is this evening, for Hammondsport Seniors.  Other graduations are happening at Canisteo-Greenwood and Arkport this evening.