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4/15/2024	TAKE A BITE OF MONTGOMERY OFFERS VISITORS GREAT PROMOTIONS AT BUSINESSES COUNTY-WIDE Restaurant Week Being Held April 24 through April 28
4/1/2024	Montgomery County Pioneers in AI and Digitization at NYSAC 2024 Legislative Conference
1/30/2024	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DSS to Conduct Point-in-Time Count
1/4/2024	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Funding Available for Montgomery County Youth Programs
12/7/2023	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CLERK OF THE LEGISLATURE APPOINTED
11/28/2023	ELVES DAY OUT” TO AGAIN TRANSFORM CANAJOHARIE INTO A CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND
11/17/2023	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATURE REACH BUDGET AGREEMENT Adopted Spending Plan Addresses Essential Services & Evolving Labor Market
10/23/2023	County Leaders Raise Awareness on Safe Sleep Prevention
8/31/2023	Montgomery County Continues Sponsorship of "The Blues at Burbine" Disc Golf Tournament, County's Sponsorship Part of Larger Effort to Increase Disc Golf Related-Tourism
8/4/2023	VISIT MONTGOMERY COUNTY PARTNERING WITH THE AMSTERDAM PBA FOR THE 10TH ANNUAL “COPS & JOGGERS” RUN
8/3/2023	KAYAKERS, CANOERS AND PADDLEBOARDERS FROM ACROSS THE REGION TO CONVERGE ON MOHAWK FOR “MONTGOMERY KAYAK-A-THON”
7/24/2023	Farm to Table Tour, Harvest Connection Helping Montgomery County Farmers Unite With Consumers
6/28/2023	TOURISM INITIATIVE CONNECTS STUDENTS WITH LOCAL HISTORY THROUGH THE “PASTPORT TO HISTORY” PROGRAM
6/28/2023	AMERICA’S WAR FOR INDEPENDENCE IS SET TO RETURN TO MONTGOMERY COUNTY Montgomery County Establishes an Official Commission Preparing for the Celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Revolutionary War
6/13/2023	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Montgomery and Oneida & Counties Team Up for Mental Health Training
6/8/2023	Montgomery County, City of Amsterdam Announce Installation of a New Disc Golf Course at Sassafrass Park
5/31/2023	MONTGOMERY COUNTY ADDS GHOSTLY SITES TO NEW YORK’S HAUNTED HISTORY TRAIL
5/22/2023	Montgomery County and the National Council for Skin Cancer Prevention Partner to Remind Americans to Enjoy the Sun Safely this Summer
5/9/2023	County Health Department Leads STOP THE BLEED Training Teaches New York State Association of County Health Officials Staff
4/28/2023	National Park Service Network to Freedom Designate Local Site, Montgomery County History & Archives Accepted as New Listing
3/7/2023	"TAKE A BITE OF MONTGOMERY” OFFERS VISITORS GREAT PROMOTIONS AT BUSINESSES COUNTY-WIDE
1/19/2023	Ossenfort Appoints Jeff Kaczor Emergency Services Director
1/18/2023	New Body Scanner Installed at County Correctional Facility Device
10/28/2022	“Elves Day Out” to Transform Canajoharie into Christmas Wonderland for All Ages
9/28/2022	Montgomery County Unveils Improvements to the Burbine Forest Disc Golf Course
9/27/2022	Montgomery County Requests Proposals for Next Phase of Demolition at Former Beech-Nut Plant
9/27/2022	Montgomery County Announces $200,000 Investment to Revitalize the Former Nelliston School
9/20/2022	Montgomery County to Announce Major Investment in Historic Building to Create New Childcare Facility
9/16/2022	Montgomery County Public Health Hosts Chris Herren
8/25/2022	Montgomery County Announces Sponsorship of “The Blue At Burbine” Disc Golf Tournament
6/17/2022	Social Services Commissioner McMahon Pursuing New Opportunity
4/11/2022	Montgomery County Inaugural Restaurant Week Scheduled - May 9 through May 15
4/4/2022	Montgomery County Becomes a Sponsor of the Stockyard Open Disc Golf Tournament
1/4/2022	County Launches COVID-19 Home Test Reporting Portal
11/5/2021	Montgomery County to Launch ‘Operation Green Light’ Initiative to Support Local Veterans
10/7/2021	Executive Budget Released, Includes Efforts to Aid in Job Retention, Employee Morale
7/12/2021	Public Health Partners with Alpin Haus on Tick and Lyme Outreach
4/20/2021	County Economic Development Committee Advances Prospective Purchase-And-Sale Agreement With E29 Labs
3/25/2021	County Breaks Ground on New Shared Services Facility
3/4/2021	OFA Partnership with AgingNY & Kinney Drugs to Vaccinate 4,000 Seniors
1/29/2021	Executive Approves High-Risk Sports In Montgomery County
1/14/2021	County Opens COVID-19 Vaccine Waitlist Hotline
1/11/2021	Statement from County Executive Matthew L. Ossenfort Regarding COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
12/28/2020	For Immediate Release: County Recognized BOE for Efforts During Unprecedented 2020 Election
12/23/2020	For Immediate Release: County Employees Assist Local Seniors Before Holiday
12/10/2020	Executive Details COVID-19 Quarantine & Isolation Protocols
12/4/2020	For Immediate Release: Executive Details Rising Covid Numbers
11/5/2020	Burtonsville Road Spur Bridge Dedicated During Reopening
10/21/2020	County Exec Tours Exit 29 Redevelopment Site with Rep. Antonio Delgado
10/7/2020	Executive’s 2021 Budget Stays Under Cap, Avoids Layoffs & Preserves Critical Services
9/2/2020	County Executive Letter to U.S. Senate Leaders Regarding Pandemic Relief Package (PDF)
9/2/2020	For Immediate Release: Ossenfort Calls on Federal Leaders to Provide Direct Aid for Local Governments in Next Pandemic Relief Package
8/31/2020	‘Be a Tourist in Your Own Town’ Campaign Launched
8/27/2020	For Immediate Release: Montgomery County Launching Business Reopening Fund to Assist Local Businesses
5/20/2020	Statement from County Executive Matthew L. Ossenfort Regarding Drive-Thru Parades
5/20/2020	Executive Issues New Executive Order
5/18/2020	NY FORWARD-A Guide To Reopening New York & Building Back Better (PDF)*
5/18/2020	Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on New York Forward and Business Reopening*
5/18/2020	Montgomery County Reopening Toolkit (PDF)*
5/18/2020	Montgomery County Best Practices Guidelines (PDF)*
5/15/2020	Executive Issues New Executive Order
5/11/2020	Executive Renews Emergency Order
5/6/2020	Executive Renews Emergency Order
5/1/2020	Executive Renews Emergency Order
4/26/2020	Executive Renews Emergency Order
4/21/2020	Executive Renews Emergency Order
4/17/2020	Alabama High School Student Helps Healthcare Workers in New York
4/17/2020	County Executive Matt Ossenfort and Sheriff Jeffery Smith will provide a COVID-19 update via Facebook Live at approximately 1 p.m.*
4/16/2020	Executive Renews Emergency Order
4/14/2020	Executive Extends State of Emergency
4/13/2020	County Executive Matt Ossenfort and Public Health Director Sara Boerenko will provide a COVID-19 update via Facebook Live at approximately 1 p.m.*
4/11/2020	Executive Renews Emergency Order
4/10/2020	County Executive Launches Local Take 5 For NY
4/9/2020	County Executive Matt Ossenfort and Public Health Director Sara Boerenko will provide a COVID-19 update via Facebook Live at approximately 1 p.m.*
4/7/2020	EXECUTIVE ISSUES DETAILED EMERGENCY ORDER
4/3/2020	County Executive Matt Ossenfort and Public Health Director Sara Boerenko will provide a COVID-19 update via Facebook Live at approximately 1 p.m.*
3/29/2020	SPECIAL ORDERS FOR COVID-19 SOE ISSUED ON MARCH 14, 2020- March 29, 2020 RENEWAL
3/27/2020	County Executive Matt Ossenfort and Public Health Director Sara Boerenko will provide a COVID-19 update via Facebook Live at approximately 1 p.m.*
3/24/2020	County Executive Matt Ossenfort and Public Health Director Sara Boerenko will provide a COVID-19 update via Facebook Live at approximately 2 p.m.*
3/17/2020	COVID-19 Info Card (PDF)
3/15/2020	COUNTY EXECUTIVE DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY
3/12/2020	State of the County 2020 Video Presentation*
3/3/2020	Release: County Executive, Business Leaders Discuss Efforts to Drive Economic Success
3/2/2020	RELEASE: Montgomery County’s 2020 Local Tourism Grant Program Now Accepting Applications*
3/2/2020	Local Tourism Grant Program Application (PDF)*
3/2/2020	Happenings - March 2020
1/31/2020	Happenings - February 2020
12/31/2019	Happenings - January 2020
12/19/2019	Kolbe Expands Customer Access at DMV
11/27/2019	Happenings - December 2019
11/26/2019	Ossenfort, Amedore, State Officials Cut Ribbon on 40 Miles of Refurbished Bike and Pedestrian Trail
10/31/2019	Happenings - November 2019
10/1/2019	Happenings - October 2019
9/13/2019	Executive Budget 2020 (PDF)
9/5/2019	Ossenfort Issues 2020 Executive Budget to Legislature
8/30/2019	Happenings - September 2019
8/1/2019	Happenings - August 2019
7/3/2019	Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Receives Donation from Sean Craig Family
7/2/2019	Plaque for Fallen Deputy Sheriff Unveiled in Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Lobby
7/1/2019	Happenings - July 2019
6/10/2019	County Employees Support St. Mary’s Healthcare with Cribs for Kids Initiative
6/3/2019	Happenings - June 2019
5/28/2019	County Team Launches Exit 29 Project Website
5/7/2019	Cornell Urban Design Workshop Final Presentation*
5/1/2019	Happenings - May 2019
4/1/2019	Happenings - April 2019
3/26/2019	DSS Child Support Unit Recognized by Legislature
3/15/2019	Montgomery County’s 2019 Local Tourism Grant Program Released
3/1/2019	Happenings - March 2019
2/15/2019	County Seeks New Ideas for Exit 29 Redevelopment Site
2/5/2019	Volunteers from the Department of Social Services Assist in Point-in-Time Count
2/1/2019	Happenings - February 2019
1/2/2019	County Veterans' Service Agency Works to Increase Services for Veterans
12/19/2018	Montgomery County Receives $3.6 Million in Economic Development Grants
12/19/2018	Montgomery County Clerk's Office Recognized During December Meeting
12/3/2018	County Receives Secretary's Choice Award from Secretary of State Rossana Rosado
12/1/2018	Happenings - December 2018
11/30/2018	County Holds Safe Harbour Kickoff Event with Community Stakeholders
11/28/2018	County Sheriff's Road Patrol Division Expected to Receive State Accreditation
11/28/2018	Montgomery County Jail Employees Recognized for Work Ethic and Dedication
11/16/2018	County Team Tours Buffalo to Gain Insight for the Exit 29 Redevelopment Project
11/16/2018	Give Thanks First 2018 Event Program (PDF)
11/9/2018	Give Thanks First, a Night Dedicated to First Responders in Montgomery County
11/2/2018	County Breaks Ground on New Public Safety Garage in Fultonville
11/1/2018	Happenings - November 2018
10/17/2018	County Employees Hold Jeans Day to Assist Resident with Medical Expenses
10/9/2018	Statement From Executive Regarding Schoharie Tragedy
10/1/2018	Happenings - October 2018
9/26/2018	City of Amsterdam Wins $10 Million to Revitalize Downtown
9/13/2018	Release: Executive Delivers Budget To County Legislature
9/4/2018	Happenings - September 2018
8/28/2018	Release: County Legislators Commend DSS Eligibility Unit
8/28/2018	Release: Probation Department Recognized by County Legislature
8/22/2018	County Receives Bus For First Responders To Use At Emergency Scenes
7/24/2018	Village of Hagaman and County Collaborate on Project
6/29/2018	County Exit 29 RFQ Steering Committee Selects LiRo Engineers Inc.
6/26/2018	Montgomery County Farmers Recognized
6/26/2018	Department of Youth and Veterans' Services Recognized
6/26/2018	Montgomery County Department of Weights and Measures Receives Recognition
6/20/2018	Montgomery County Unemployment Rate At Its Lowest In More Than A Decade
5/24/2018	Second Annual Students & Educators Made of Something Stronger Breakfast Successful
5/22/2018	Montgomery County Courthouse Staff Recognized
5/16/2018	Debris Pile Removal At Exit 29 Redevelopment Site Completed
4/27/2018	Public Health Holds First Annual Senior Meet and Greet
4/25/2018	Public Health Department Recognized By County Legislators
4/24/2018	County Issues Exit 29 Request For Qualifications
4/17/2018	Release: County Employees Donate To The Office For Aging Food Pantry
4/5/2018	Release: Skeo Solutions Inc. Releases Community Redevelopment Vision
4/2/2018	Community Redevelopment Vision Report for Exit 29 Project
3/27/2018	Release: Montgomery County Business Development Center Recognized
3/27/2018	Release: Two County Employees Receive Prestigious Honors
3/26/2018	Release: Montgomery County Receives $6 Million In Restore New York Funding
3/15/2018	Release: County Employees Participate in National Wear Red Day Campaign
2/26/2018	State of the County 2018 Video Presentation*
2/5/2018	Release: County sees 5.9 percent sales tax increase in 2017
1/24/2018	Release: County Executive Gives Testimony on County-Wide Shared Services Plan
12/18/2017	Release: Montgomery County Employees Donate To Fonda-Fultonville Backpack Program
12/18/2017	Release: Montgomery County Receives $4.8 Million In Economic Development Grants
11/14/2017	Release: Executive Applauds Agreement That Begins Clean-Up Work At Exit 29 Site
9/27/2017	Release: County Urges Residents To Stay Alert Due To Discovery Of Skimming Devices
9/25/2017	Release: Montgomery County Becomes First Energize NY Member In The Mohawk Valley
9/25/2017	Executive Budget 2018
8/24/2017	Release: Three Public Hearings Scheduled For County-Wide Shared Services Plan
8/8/2017	Release: County’s Job Readiness Pilot Program Concludes With Strong Results
5/19/2017	Release: County Hosts First Students & Educators Made Of Something Stronger Breakfast
5/12/2017	Release: County Announces Sara Boerenko To Serve As Public Health Director
4/17/2017	Release: County Announces Steve Kuck As Emergency Medical Services Coordinator
4/13/2017	Release: County Law Enforcement Saves Life Using Opioid Overdose Training
3/30/2017	Release: County Offices Teaming Up For Zero Tolerance Stance Against Welfare Abuse
2/28/2017	Release: National Weather Service Recognizes County With StormReady Certification
2/27/2017	Release: Severe Weather Causes Flood Threat, State of Emergency In Fort Plain & Minden
2/13/2017	State of the County Scheduled for March 1 at FMCC
2/8/2017	Release: County Awarded National Grid Grant For Redevelopment Project In Canajoharie
1/5/2017	Release: County, City Enter Into Agreement To Strengthen Countywide Hazmat Response
12/8/2016	Release: Montgomery County’s Priority Economic Development Projects Receive Funding
12/1/2016	Release: 3rd Annual First Responders Appreciation Dinner A Success
10/13/2016	Release: Montgomery County employees make a donation to Fonda-Fultonville’s Class of 2018
9/6/2016	Executive Budget 2017 (PDF)
9/2/2016	Release: County Executive Ossenfort Submits Executive Budget to Legislature
8/29/2016	Release: Environmental Work Ongoing As Progress Continues At Canajoharie Site
8/3/2016	Release: Fort Plain Museum Holds Annual Commemoration of Canajohary Raid
7/20/2016	Release: Montgomery County To Repave, Resurface Its Portion Of Canalway Trail
7/18/2016	Release: County Announces 2016 Local Tourism Grant Award Winners
7/8/2016	Release: Montgomery County 2016 Youth Day Scheduled For July 12 In Fonda
6/30/2016	Release: County Donation Goes To Support Cranesville Fire Prevention Program
6/6/2016	Release: New Homeowners In County Could Be Affected By Changes To STAR Program
5/27/2016	Release: County Officials Present Jeans Day Donations To MCSPCA & Ayers Shelter
5/19/2016	Release: Montgomery County Honors Jeff Kaczor With Peer Recognition Award
4/29/2016	COLUMN: Local Organizations Partnering To Combat The Opiate Addiction Crisis
4/19/2016	Release: County, Teamsters Reach Agreement For Contract With Corrections Officers
4/7/2016	ADVISORY: Miami Avenue Update
3/25/2016	Release: Beechnut Factory Project Selected for 2016 Sustainable Cities Design Academy (PDF)
3/18/2016	Release: County Announces Closure To Portion Of Miami Avenue In Town of Amsterdam
3/6/2016	Release: Officials Advise County Residents To Limit Open Burning Prior To Statewide Ban
3/4/2016	St. Mary's Healthcare Awarded Grant To Open Ambulatory Detox Program
3/2/2016	Release: Fonda-Fultonville Students Donate Monthly Can Money To Danielle's House
3/2/2016	Ossenfort Schedules Visits To Towns & Villages For County Comes To Town
2/26/2016	State of the County
2/25/2016	Release: Weather Causes Minor Flooding, Has County Officials Monitoring Creek Levels
2/10/2016	Gas Price Affecting Sales Tax
2/9/2016	Column: Our Local Veterans Deserve All Of The Recognition They Receive And More
1/28/2016	County, City & Town Officials Discuss Development, Shared Service Initiatives
1/12/2016	Increased Funding Allows Office For Aging To Take Seniors Off Meals Waiting List
12/22/2015	Montgomery County Public Health Urges Residents To Get Flu Vaccination
12/10/2015	Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council Awarded $100.3 Million
12/7/2015	Montgomery County Approves Revenue Sharing Agreement With Fulton County
11/6/2015	County Unveils New Handicapped-Accessible Veterans Mini-Bus
10/26/2015	Preservation League Announces Preserve New York Grants - Montgomery County Receives Funding
10/15/2015	County Breaks Ground On Expansion At Public Safety Facility In Fultonville
10/5/2015	Montgomery County Honors First Peer Recognition Award Winner
9/30/2015	County Uses "Jeans Day" Event To Raise Money For One Of Its Own
9/24/2015	Tourism Department Unveils Updated Tourism Website
9/16/2015	Senator Amedore And Montgomery County Executive Ossenfort To Host Disaster Preparedness Training
9/1/2015	Montgomery County Shines Light on National Preparedness Month
8/27/2015	Fulton Montgomery Quilt Barn Trail Seeking More Community Members
8/24/2015	County Executive Ossenfort takes part in Governor's Capital for a Day in the Mohawk Valley
8/15/2015	With Possible Routes Now Determined, Connector Project Not Feasible
8/11/2015	Social Services holds open house to officially open new satellite office
8/11/2015	Senator Amedore, Congressman Gibson, and County Executive Matt Ossenfort to host community narcan training
8/4/2015	Interactive Roundtable on MV500 at FMCC - August 13, 2015 (PDF)
8/3/2015	BOE sponsors opportunity to educate residents on ballots & new technology - Aug 26th
7/28/2015	CSX Safety Train Scheduled for Training this week in Fonda
7/23/2015	Upgrading infrastructure should be a priority for N.Y.*
6/23/2015	Hazardous Household Waste Collection Day Brings in Big Haul
6/22/2015	County Local Government Efficiency Plan
6/9/2015	Hazardous Household Waste Collection Day Scheduled for June 20 in Fonda
6/3/2015	Five Montgomery County Corrections Employees Honored For Saving Life
6/1/2015	Social Services Satellite Office Opens Doors in Amsterdam on June 8
5/22/2015	County Executive and Legislature Announce Local Tourism Grant Award Winners
5/21/2015	Montgomery County Research Report (PDF)
5/20/2015	Montgomery County Survey is now available
4/24/2015	County Executive Ossenfort Appointed to State Workforce Investment Board
4/23/2015	Resource Recovery Position Saving Montgomery County Taxpayers
4/15/2015	Montgomery County Schedules Youth Serving Veterans Spring Cleanup Day - April 25
4/2/2015	Statement from Montgomery County Executive Matthew L. Ossenfort Regarding the NYS Budget
3/12/2015	County Assembles Impressive Team to Amplify Economic Development Efforts
2/26/2015	Amsterdam Printing Announces Plans to Invest, Remain in Montgomery County
12/19/2014	Executive Urges Governor to Sign Child-Resistant Packaging Legislation
12/16/2014	Montgomery County raises money during “No Shave November"
12/10/2014	Public Hearing for Animal Cruelty Law December 17th
11/7/2014	County Executive Schedules First Responders Appreciation Dinner
10/22/2014	Montgomery County Board of Elections Readies for November 4th
10/8/2014	Montgomery County Executive, Legislature Reach Budget Agreement
10/2/2014	Montgomery County Unveils Emergency Preparedness Package
9/17/2014	County Executive Ossenfort Announces Montgomery County Credit An A+
8/22/2014	Montgomery County NY Rising Final Plan (PDF)
7/16/2014	DEC, FEMA plan public Open House in Fonda on July 22nd to discuss new flood maps
6/18/2014	Emergency Press Release: Executive lifts State of Emergency for Montgomery County
6/6/2014	Release: Extra effort from Sheriff's Office bringing in additional revenue
5/30/2014	Montgomery County NY Rising Planning Meeting June 5
5/22/2014	County Maximizing State and Federal Health Care Reimbursements
5/2/2014	County, State officials discuss shared services initiative
4/11/2014	Executive Order #3 of 2014 - Banning Electronic Cigarettes in County Buildings
3/21/2014	Executive Mobile Office Hours - March 27, St Johnsville
3/12/2014	Executive Order #2 of 2014 - Emergency Management
3/11/2014	Release: Montgomery County seeking out "Guardians of the Ballot"
3/6/2014	Executive Order #1 of 2014 - Creating Animal Welfare Investigation & Cruelty Prevention Commission
3/4/2014	Release: Executive Announces 1st “Youth Serving Veterans Spring Cleanup Day”
2/7/2014	Executive Address to Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce - 2/28/2014
2/4/2014	Solid Waste Inter-Municipal Agreement