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EPISODE 24
June 10, 2025
OVERVIEW:
"Amazon Eyes Montgomery County + 750 Jobs? What the Sheriff and Ken Rose Just Revealed!"
From chocolate milk to multi-million dollar investments—this episode of Montgomery County Now covers it all. Sheriff Jeff Smith shares updates from the Sheriff's Office, gives a big shout-out to recent community efforts, and sits down with Director of Economic Development Ken Rose to discuss a potential Amazon distribution center, housing developments, and revitalization efforts across the county.
OLD NEWS:
Follow for real-time community stories → Montgomery County Sheriff on Facebook
International Firefighters Day Honored
Correction Officer Week Recognized
MADD Event at OESJ with State and Local Police
Mental Health Awareness Month Acknowledged
Multiple Arrests for Welfare Fraud, DWIs, and More
911 Center Faced Outages—All Services Restored
Safe Return of Runaway Juveniles
Blue Friday Law Enforcement Memorial Attended
Operation Safe Stop Enforced on County School Buses
Emergency Preparedness Trainings Held Across County
Civil Office Earns Accreditation from NYS Sheriff's Association
Correctional Facility Cleanup Crew Aids Earth Day Trash Pickup
Venison Delivery to Veterans & Seniors across Counties
EMS Staff Awarded for Life-Saving Response in Fonda
Boater Safety Course Conducted (New Law in Effect)
Officer Bill Blair Retires After 27 Years of Service
GUESTS:
Ken Rose
Director, Montgomery County Economic Development
Highlights:
Discussed Montgomery County Business Development Center’s evolving mission
Shared the 3.2M sq. ft. proposed Amazon Distribution Center in Town of Florida (750+ jobs, $300M investment)
Explained growth in the 5S Corridor: Target, Dollar General, Beechnut, Alpenhaus
New Dollar General Refrigeration Center: 163,000 sq. ft., $75M project, 150 jobs
Addressed housing initiatives: Echo Flats (Amsterdam), Dutch Hollow (Golf Course Rd)
Previewed redevelopment efforts at the old Beech-Nut site in Canajoharie
Highlighted potential new daycare in the Nelliston school building
Stressed need for sewer/water infrastructure and collaborative grant work with municipalities
UPCOMING EVENTS:
View full event list: Montgomery County Events
May 17 – 250-Year Celebration of Freedom
Saint Kateri Shrine, State Hwy 5, Town of Mohawk
May 18 – Opening Day at Fort Klock
10 AM–4 PM, St. Johnsville
May 25 – Tribes Hill Fire Department Annual Breakfast + Memorial Day Parade
Breakfast in morning, Parade after, Tribes Hill
May 25 – Memorial Day Ceremony
2 PM, Town of Florida Memorial Site
May 26 – Memorial Day County-Wide Parades
Locations: St. Johnsville, Fonda-Fultonville, Glen, Hagaman, Charleston (4 PM)
RESOURCES:
📱 Download Our App for real-time updates: Get the APP
🚨 Emergency? Dial 911 for immediate assistance.
📞 Need Support? Call us at (518) 853-5500 for non-emergency help
June 10, 2025
OVERVIEW:
"Amazon Eyes Montgomery County + 750 Jobs? What the Sheriff and Ken Rose Just Revealed!"
From chocolate milk to multi-million dollar investments—this episode of Montgomery County Now covers it all. Sheriff Jeff Smith shares updates from the Sheriff's Office, gives a big shout-out to recent community efforts, and sits down with Director of Economic Development Ken Rose to discuss a potential Amazon distribution center, housing developments, and revitalization efforts across the county.
OLD NEWS:
Follow for real-time community stories → Montgomery County Sheriff on Facebook
International Firefighters Day Honored
Correction Officer Week Recognized
MADD Event at OESJ with State and Local Police
Mental Health Awareness Month Acknowledged
Multiple Arrests for Welfare Fraud, DWIs, and More
911 Center Faced Outages—All Services Restored
Safe Return of Runaway Juveniles
Blue Friday Law Enforcement Memorial Attended
Operation Safe Stop Enforced on County School Buses
Emergency Preparedness Trainings Held Across County
Civil Office Earns Accreditation from NYS Sheriff's Association
Correctional Facility Cleanup Crew Aids Earth Day Trash Pickup
Venison Delivery to Veterans & Seniors across Counties
EMS Staff Awarded for Life-Saving Response in Fonda
Boater Safety Course Conducted (New Law in Effect)
Officer Bill Blair Retires After 27 Years of Service
GUESTS:
Ken Rose
Director, Montgomery County Economic Development
Highlights:
Discussed Montgomery County Business Development Center’s evolving mission
Shared the 3.2M sq. ft. proposed Amazon Distribution Center in Town of Florida (750+ jobs, $300M investment)
Explained growth in the 5S Corridor: Target, Dollar General, Beechnut, Alpenhaus
New Dollar General Refrigeration Center: 163,000 sq. ft., $75M project, 150 jobs
Addressed housing initiatives: Echo Flats (Amsterdam), Dutch Hollow (Golf Course Rd)
Previewed redevelopment efforts at the old Beech-Nut site in Canajoharie
Highlighted potential new daycare in the Nelliston school building
Stressed need for sewer/water infrastructure and collaborative grant work with municipalities
UPCOMING EVENTS:
View full event list: Montgomery County Events
May 17 – 250-Year Celebration of Freedom
Saint Kateri Shrine, State Hwy 5, Town of Mohawk
May 18 – Opening Day at Fort Klock
10 AM–4 PM, St. Johnsville
May 25 – Tribes Hill Fire Department Annual Breakfast + Memorial Day Parade
Breakfast in morning, Parade after, Tribes Hill
May 25 – Memorial Day Ceremony
2 PM, Town of Florida Memorial Site
May 26 – Memorial Day County-Wide Parades
Locations: St. Johnsville, Fonda-Fultonville, Glen, Hagaman, Charleston (4 PM)
RESOURCES:
📱 Download Our App for real-time updates: Get the APP
🚨 Emergency? Dial 911 for immediate assistance.
📞 Need Support? Call us at (518) 853-5500 for non-emergency help
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