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Plain-English explainers on local government decisions

Recent Articles

McFetridge Farm Annexation Explained

What the proposed annexation means for Penn Yan residents

Penn Yan Electric Explained

How the village-owned utility works and why it matters

How to Read a Village Budget

A plain-English guide to understanding municipal finances

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