POTSDAM TOWN SUPERVISOR DEFENDS PROJECT FOR NEW TOWN HALL—Marie Regan said last night the Town already has cash on hand to build a one-story structure at 18 Elm Street, so there will be no local taxpayer impact. She also says the 35 Market Street location—now being renovated into a stand-alone court—is too small to hold all Town functions, most recently the addition of a part-time Code Enforcement Assistant. The Town Council held Tuesday its first meeting in the rented former NYSUT space at 12 Elm, where it will be until the new facility is built. The Council saw the blueprints for 18 Elm last night.

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Edison Richards, Jr.--Potsdam. Services 11am Friday at Seymour Funeral Home, Potsdam. Calling hours Thursday 2-4, 7-9pm