Former county manager seeks job Oct 15, 2009
Robert McMahon, chair of the Education and Government Committee, said he sees the benefit of Allen digging into finances, even in his own district, Canajoharie, where a major employer has recently relocated and left a vacant baby food manufacturing plant and many local residents unemployed. We have opportunities, McMahon said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Sweet news for RichardsonBrands Oct 14, 2009
State funds will help candy, food company add jobs in Canajoharie ... CANAJOHARIE -- Empire State Development Corp. said Tuesday it will provide Canajoharie-based Richardson Brands with nearly $1 ... Don Butte, the company's president and CEO, said the announcement "was really, really good news."I can't thank the governor, Empire State Development, Montgomery County and (Canajoharie) Mayor Fuller enough," he said.The picture is far brighter than it was last spring, when Richardson, which makes... (Albany Times Union)
Mustangs spoil ICC opener Sep 11, 2009
Canajoharie 45, Taconic Hills 3. CRARYVILLE Canajoharie downed Taconic Hills 45-3 in Class C, South Division football action at Taconic Hills High School Friday ... The Titans were able to stay close with a 7-3 score after the first quarter but were unable to keep up with the explosive Canajoharie offense. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Sitterly wins Budweiser International Classic at Oswego Speedway Sep 7, 2009
I m very proud of the accomplishments I ve had along the way, said Sitterly, 41, of Canajoharie. This is going to take a little bit to sink in. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Richardson Foods acquires Bogdon Candy Aug 11, 2009
Richardson, based in Canajoharie, is has made confectionary products such as soft sugar mints, since 1893. Bogdon, founded in 1945 in Kansas City, Mo. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Black Dome releases 2nd ‘history trails’ book Jul 2, 2009
Closer to home, there is the Canajoharie Gorge, near the Mohawk, which offers both the beauty of geologic nature, a 45-foot waterfalls, and the giant streambed pothole from which the locality received its name the Native American word Canajoharie. Back in the Adirondacks, there is the Hooper Garnet Mine, the early 20-the century business operation of a future NYS Assemblyman, as well as the mile-long hike up Chimney Mountain, with its cliffs, caves, and boulders. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
$3.5 million awarded to local transportation projects Jul 1, 2009
Canajoharie: $1 million to conduct sidewalk, lighting and landscape improvements along Church Street, Route 10 and Main Street. These projects are estimated to create 84 jobs, according to a news release from Paterson. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Down the road a piece Jun 29, 2009
New York State Thruway Exit 29, Canajoharie ... Canajoharie residents rebound from disaster with community events, such as Flood Fest '09, being held today to mark the anniversary. (Albany Times Union)
25-plus local firms may lose tax breaks May 29, 2009
CITY OF AMSTERDAM *Beech-Nut Nutrition Corporation (moving here from Canajoharie). HERKIMER COUNTY *East German Street Corporation. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Candy maker will get state aid May 29, 2009
CANAJOHARIE -- Financial assistance from the state will help candy maker Richardson Brands Inc. stay in this Mohawk River community, preserving 128 jobs and adding another 15 ... "Today's announcement addresses the challenges Richardson Brands faced in securing its facility and maintaining more than 100 jobs in Canajoharie," said Gov. David Paterson ... Instead of leaving Canajoharie in December 2010, Beech-Nut now plans to move eight months earlier. (Albany Times Union)
State offers grants to keep Mohawk Valley candy maker May 29, 2009
CANAJOHARIE New York officials say 128 jobs will be retained at a Mohawk Valley candy making plant with the help of about 1. 5 million in state incentives. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
State moves to save 128 Canajoharie jobs May 29, 2009
5 million to help Richardson Brands remain in Canajoharie, where it needs to make repairs and purchase a new boiler. The assistance will save 128 jobs and create 15 new jobs. (Albany Times Union)
Beech-Nut to Leave NY Village After 118 Years Apr 13, 2009
By MICHAEL HILL Associated Press WriterCANAJOHARIE, N.Y. April 11, 2009 (AP) The Associated Press FONT SIZE ... "It's going to kill Canajoharie," declared Scott Mosher as he finished up breakfast at a diner across the street from the plant ... Beech-Nut says it will add up to 135 new positions on top of the 350 already employed at the Canajoharie plant, the company's only manufacturing site. (ABC News -- Wire)
Capital Region recipients plan wide range of projects with fed money Apr 12, 2009
$1 million to the village of Canajoharie to redesign the area around Church and Main streets. Three will be funded through the federal reimbursement program, called the transportation enhancement program. (Albany Business Review, NY)
More stimulus-funded projects announced Apr 3, 2009
$1 million to the village of Canajoharie to redesign the area around Church and Main streets. Three others are being funded through the federal reimbursement program, called the transportation enhancement program. (Albany Business Review, NY)
'Crisis mode' over boiler Mar 19, 2009
CANAJOHARIE Construction on the $124 million Beech-Nut baby foods plant in the town of Florida is ahead of schedule, and that's potentially bad news for Beech-Nut's neighbor here, Richardson Brands. The two share a steam boiler that Beech-Nut installed when it owned both buildings in Canajoharie ... Richardson employs 128 people in Canajoharie and Butte said he wants to consolidate operations there, increasing employment to 200. (Albany Times Union)
Plant says quick state aid needed Mar 14, 2009
CANAJOHARIE Nearly three years after floods left parts of Richardson Brands' plant under 10 feet of water, the privately held company says it is still struggling to complete repairs ... Richardson has annual revenue of $25 million, with $17 million of that coming from the Canajoharie operations. (Albany Times Union)
