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NEW LEGISLATION ANNOUNCED — U.S. Rep. Anthony Brindisi addresses Westmoreland school bus drivers about the new bill he is co-sponsoring designed to help strengthen safety concerns for school bus boarding and exciting. He explained the bill has bipartisan support and is hopeful for it’s passing within the year.
Brindisi lauds bus driver, stumps for school bus legislation
WESTMORELAND — Rep. Anthony J. Brindisi, D-22, Utica, addressed school bus drivers and concerned citizens on Monday, May 13 at the Westmoreland High School bus garage to announce proposed new … more
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TO THE RESCUE — Cindy Dittmar, of RTHRS Purrfect Paws Cat & Kitten Rescue, 3240 Oneida St. in Chadwicks, holds a tiny kitten she helped rescue. Dittmar is hoping to team up with other small area shelters to fight for laws that would make it mandatory to spay/neuter and microchip felines.
Animal rescue operator advocates for change in cat laws
CHADWICKS — From beginning her small cat rescue about a dozen years ago to becoming an advocate for change in animal abuse laws and other issues, Cindy Dittmar is continuing her fight for felines … more
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George E. Joseph
Local grower: union a detriment to farmers and laborers
WESTMORELAND — As Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo pushes for legislation that would allow farmworkers to unionize, one local grower said the measure would be a detriment to farmers and their employees. “I … more
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HOOK ‘EM HORNS — Westmoreland native Herb Hand celebrates on the sideline of the University of Texas at Austin where he serves as Longhorn football co-offensive coordinator/offensive line coach. Hand’s football career began as a player at Westmoreland High School in the mid-eighties, continued to Hamilton College as a player in the late-eighties and he’s been working on the sidelines and football practice fields as a coach ever since.
Westmoreland native Hand remembers where he came from
AUSTIN, Texas — If you ask a successful sports player or coach what they attribute their success to, they’ll typically say a former coach, a friend who never had the opportunity, a special … more
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DINNER TIME — Naturalist Matthew Perry spreads bird seed for all the winged friends that make Spring Farm CARES Nature Sanctuary their home.
Spring Farm Nature Sanctuary home of preserved and restored native wildlife
CLINTON — Spring Farm CARES has a reputation for rescuing and caring for injured and sick farm animals and household pets, and serves as a place for them to stay for the remainder of their lives. … more
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OPEN HOUSE PLANNED — St. James Episcopal Church, located at 9 Williams St., will be one of the Mohawk Valley congregations participating in New York Landmarks Conservancy’s eighth annual “Sacred Sites Open House” on May 18 and 19.
St. James Episcopal Church part of landmark tour
CLINTON — St. James Episcopal Church will be among the historic churches that will be part of the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s ninth annual “Sacred Sites Open House,” to be held May 18 … more
NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR — Kirkland Art Center has named Marilee Ensign as its new executive director following a search by the Board of Trustees.
Kirkland Art Center names Ensign as new executive director
CLINTON — Kirkland Art Center, 91/2 E. Park Row, has named Marilee Ensign as its new executive director following a search by the Board of Trustees.  Ensign brings more than 15 years of … more
CABOOSE IS LOOSE — This red caboose known to many Clintonians from the drive-thru lane at the Meadow Street McDonalds pulled out of the fast food station for the last time on Tuesday, April 23 on its way to a new home in St. Johnsville. The new owners of the 30-year-old conversation piece plan on make it an 1860s era cabin for rent in their recreation trailer park.
McDonald’s caboose to be resurrected into campground cabin
CLINTON — Once a special little attraction for local residents and a place that may have hosted a children’s birthday party or two, was on its way to getting a new home on Tuesday, April 23. The … more
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​Erin Gruwell
Gruwell, Becerra present documentary/talk at WCS
WESTMORELAND — “Family is what we make, and family is what we choose.” And a family is what they became back in 1994, and still are today. Twenty-five years since her first year of teaching at … more
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TASTY DISPLAY — Brookdale Program Coordinator Bethany Papale shows off an Easter basket cake made by Chef Richard Fluharty during a cake baking/decorating demonstration held for residents at Brookdale Senior Living in Clinton. The carrot cake recipe was actually provided by one of the residents.
Seniors enjoy ‘personal touch’ at Brookdale Senior Living
CLINTON — Sometimes it can be easy to take the simple pleasures in life for granted, like enjoying a favorite meal or singing old songs, but staff at Brookdale Senior Living are integrating those … more
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DRAINING THE POOL — Clinton Fire Chief Jim Scoones prepares to drain the Jack Boyton Community Pool on Thursday, April 18. As part of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative Jennifer Giannone suggested improvements be made to the 62-year-old community pool on Norton Ave. The pool could use some patches and resurfacing along with an ADA pool house for physically disabled swimmers.
Village and town seek revitalization
CLINTON — Four years ago New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo developed the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, a grant of $10 million to fix up and develop New York State downtown neighborhoods … more
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MOVING AROUND — Debbie Lindon, director and co-teacher at the St. James Church Day School, 9 Williams St., gets kids moving with some morning dance moves. The day school is now offering programs for 3-year-olds in an effort to serve community needs for academic day care. Before coming to the Day School, Lindon was a special education educator for 25 years.
St. James Church Day School giving children head start with program for 3-year-olds
CLINTON — Keeping in mind that fun and play is an integral part of learning, St. James’ Church Day School at 9 Williams St. is expanding with the addition of a new program for 3-year-olds. Day … more
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Dr. Greyson R. Ross
Acupuncturist returns to small-town roots
CLINTON — Clinton has a new acupuncturist in town. After spending about 15 years practicing throughout the Mohawk Valley, including offices in Sherrill, Rome and Utica, Dr. Greyson R. Ross decided … more
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NEEDS WORK — The soccer field, and surrounding area, on Beatty Avenue in Clinton is in need of repair and reconditioning. The Clinton Kiwanis Club, in partnership with Clinton AYSO are petitioning The Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc. for partial funds to make this park safe and presentable. The cost has been calculated at approximately $20,000. Charitable donations from the community will also be required.
Kiwanis soccer field in need of repair
CLINTON — If you’ve ever been running and stepped in a hole, turning your ankle, resulting in a sprain or worse, it’s easy to understand why repairs at the Kiwanis-owned Paul J. Weimer soccer … more
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PLAY SUSPENDED — The Kirkland Town Board has decided to suspend play for AYSO at the John G. Karin III Town Park. The sod root system was ruined at the end of last season and needs repair from the Kirkland Parks and Recreation Department.
No AYSO spring session soccer at John G. Karin III Town Park
CLINTON — The children of Clinton and surrounding areas will be looking for a new place to play soccer this spring since the Kirkland Town Board decided to suspend play at the John G. Karin III … more
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SCIENCE OF GOO — Morgan Shanley, third grade, and Erin Dickson mix ingredients to make the perfect gooey slime during Westmoreland Upper Elementary’s ZI3 Science Technology, Engineering, Art, Math Adventure Night on March 27.
Activities spark imagination and fun during ZI3 ‘adventures’
WESTMORELAND — From making slime and parachutes to launching rockets and commanding robots, children, along with their parents and grandparents, enjoyed a night of fun, hands-on learning during the … more
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FANCY ICE CREAM — Maria Macrina welcomes you to her new Italian gelato shop, The Cremeria, at 17 College St. in Clinton, opening next month as warmer weather settles into upstate New York. She intends to offer not just fresh gelato, but gelato popsicles, espresso and Italian pastry treats. Plus, brioche buns you can stuff gelato in the middle of for a truly Italian style breakfast.
Gelato just in time for summer
CLINTON — Maria Macrina is just a simple second-generation Italian-American girl from Sherrill who’s family taught her the value of Italian culture and traditions which she said consists mainly … more
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John L. Crossley
Mayor retires after 29 years
CLINTON — After 29 years of service on the Village of Clinton Board, Mayor John L. Crossley is retiring. Crossley made the announcement on Monday, March 4 at the the end of the regulary scheduled … more
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KEEP ON MOVIN’ — Kirkland Art Center Zumba Fitness instructor Debby Trzepacz leads her group of participants every Tuesday and Friday at 9:15 a.m. Debby has been a licensed Zumba Fitness instructor for nearly 10 years and said she has no intention of quitting anytime soon. Despite two knee replacements she is ready cha cha, merengue or just step side to side to the rhythm of the beat.
Zumba Fitness is all the rage at the Kirkland Art Center
CLINTON — Zumba Fitness, the Columbian born musical-dance-fitness exercise established in the 1990s might be a workout, but the ladies who attend the Kirkland Art Center classes said its fun and … more
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Map of Clinton circa 1885
Village of Clinton — Historically speaking!
In celebration of one year in publication the Clinton Record is taking a moment to recognize the history of the community it serves. People have been living, working and going to school in the little … more
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