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Potsdam village names 19 people to Climate Smart Committee - NNY360

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Village of Potsdam names 19 people to Climate Smart Committee | St. Lawrence County | nny360.com

POTSDAM — The village board has given the green light naming a new coordinator and a fresh task force of 19 for its Climate Smart Communities Task Force, a joint effort with the town board.

These appointments are necessary for both the village and town to maintain their “bronze” status within the state’s Climate Smart Communities program.

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