BY JEFF CHUDZINSKINorth Country This Week

MASSENA -- Village of Massena officials approved multiple resolutions during the March 18 board meeting, including a handful of maintenance contracts.

Officials approved a resolution to request proposals for mowing properties in violation of village code and for trash and debris removal from such properties.

Trustees also approved solicitation of bids for a street sweeper and paver, along with air packs, masks, bottles and voice amplifiers from the fire department.

Fire Department Foreman Aaron Hardy commented that it was his hope that the equipment from the fire department may benefit a smaller department with fewer resources.

Along with solicitation of such bids, trustees also formally authorized  the sale of water to Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

The village had previously agreed to sell $300,000 worth of water to the green hydrogen facility that will be built on Pontoon Bridge Road. The facility will be operational by 2026, Air Products officials have said.

The village of Massena has also renewed an agreement with Trane for inspection and maintenance of DPW facilities, along with an intermunicipal agreement with the town of Stockholm.

Officials also authorized a DANC POP lease agreement extension.