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The Town of Owego: 2018 in Review Looking Ahead to 2019 By Donald Castellucci, Jr., Town of Owego Supervisor

Donald Castellucci (right) and his family. This is the beginning of Castellucci’s 24th year in office.

It seems like 2018 was gone in a blink of an eye! I hope you and your family were able to enjoy a Blessed Christmas and holiday. I appreciate and am humbled by the continued words of kindness, support and encouragement I receive. I find it just as important to listen to individual concerns as well. As I begin my 24th year in office, I anticipate another year of projects, challenges and successes. This past year the Utilities Dept was busy continuing to maintain our aging infrastructure, dealing with federal and state regulations and preparing for capital projects. The disinfection project at S-1 wastewater treatment plant (Owego) was completed. S-2 wastewater treatment plant (Apalachin) digester covers were repainted. The Lisle Road Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ) building was completed. The town accepted bids to complete final projects from the 2011 flood at the S-2 treatment plant in the amount of $617,800. This will be reimbursed by FEMA. The town was also awarded grants totalling $549,000 to complete work at the Davis Hill pumphouse. This will improve the sanitary sewer collection along Davis Hill and the above neighborhood, as well as alleviate discharge into Brick Pond. The total bid for this project was $712,000. Sanmina closed its doors,

which will cost about $120,000 in lost revenue to the department. It is anticipated that in 2019 the process will begin to replace the well house servicing the Crestview Heights/Pine Knoll area. This is the last well house that needs to be redeveloped. I would like to thank Utilities Director Jeff Parker for his service to the town as he will be retiring this February. The town wishes him a happy and healthy retirement. In his place, former Chief Plant Operator, Tyson Stiles, will be the new Director of Utilities. He has hit he ground running! The town wishes him the best of luck in his new position. Planning and Zoning will be busy early January receiving many calls for pavilion reservations at Hickories Park. Building permits included 9 single family residents, 6 mobile homes and some dairy barns built by Amish new to our area. Peterbuilt moved into our area at the old 84 lumber site, Dollar General opened in Apalachin, and the new Apalachin Fire Station opened as well. I hope to announce a new industry to the area in the coming months. W&W Landscaping/ Cornerstone Gardens opened an outdoor banquet destination. If you haven’t seen the facilities, check them out. Continued on page 4

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Tioga County Leads NYS in Growth Rate While real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) fell in seven of the Southern Tier’s fourteen counties in 2015, Tioga County led all of New York State with a 10.8% growth rate, according to a new statistical report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) on December 12. The BEA defines GDP as the total value of all goods and services “originating in all the industries in the county.” The real GDP measure adjusts for inflation, meaning it removes the effect of price changes. The report, covering the period from 2012 to 2015, is described as a “prototype” and is the first attempt to provide individual GDP statistics for all counties in the United States. The data suggests that Tioga County’s 2015 performance is part of a larger trend. The County grew by 22.1% between 2012 and 2015, second only to Steuben County’s 24% growth rate during this period. “This is certainly encouraging news for Tioga County,“ stated Eco-

nomic Development and Planning Director LeeAnn Tinney. “This data is clear evidence that we are heading in the right direction with the recent growth in manufacturing and agricultural sectors.” In 2014-2015, real GDP growth rates in the Southern Tier region ranged from Tioga County’s 10.8% growth to a 4.7% decline in Schuyler County. Tioga County’s performance was propelled by a 15.8% increase in “private goods-producing industries,” which include manufacturing, construction and agriculture. Notably, this growth was accomplished despite a 4% decrease in spending on government salaries and programs. County Legislative Chairperson Marte Sauerbrey added, “It is impressive that according to 2014-2015 data, Tioga County not only lead all of NYS in growth rate, but was also in the top 7% of all counties across the US.” The BEA plans to release countylevel GDP statistics annually, starting in December 2019.

The Owego Apalachin Music Boosters are once again offering people a chance to be treated as a VIP at the OA Musical. This year it is “Titanic, The Musical” to be performed February 8, 9, and 10 in the OA Theater located at the Owego Apalachin Middle School (OAMS). The winners can avoid that sinking feeling about finding a parking spot or a good seat as the fundraiser will provide two lucky winners with: Four reserved seats at the performance of their choice – with empty seats in the row in front of them - no waiting in line or searching for a seat . . . . A Reserved parking spot – perhaps worth it for this alone . . . . A $35 gift certificate to Original’s Restaurant on Lake Street. . . . A certificate for four Candygrams - let your favorite performers know you love them . . . . A Voucher for $5 to spend at the concessions table . . . . An autographed Playbill as a remembrance. Tickets are $5 each or three for $10. They are available at the Music Boost-

ers’ concession table at the upcoming concerts, at Katie’s Kreations at 188 Front Street, and at What’s in Store at 187 Main St.. Winners will be drawn live on the Music Boosters Facebook page on February 1 at 6:00 pm. For more information please contact Joanna Dyer at 1-607-644-3400 or email oamusicboosters@gmail.com.

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