Published: June 30, 2009 12:00 am      

Area News Roundup: Bugbee, Woodside have boil-water advisory

Bugbee, Woodside have boil-water advisory

ONEONTA _ A boil-water advisory is in effect for residents in the Bugbee Road and Woodside Avenue area after a water-main break Monday.

Construction crews working on the $1 million Bugbee Road reconstruction project broke the water main earlier Monday.

As a precautionary measure, city officials are advising all residents in that area to boil water used for drinking, food preparation, brushing teeth and washing dishes, according to a media release from the city.

Water should be brought to a rolling boil for two minutes before use. The advisory is in effect for at least 24 hours, and city officials will issue a notification when it is lifted.

Mayor John Nader said city officials have gone door-to-door in the affected area to warn residents. Nader said about 42 homes in that area are affected.

Residents who need more information may call the water-treatment plant at 433-3470.

No decision on DWI case

DELHI _ In Delaware County Court on Monday, the following occurred, according to an official:

There was a hearing on an indictment concerning the Aug. 30 arrest of John L. Bubach, 50, of Roxbury, on a charge of driving while intoxicated. After hearing testimony, Judge Carl Becker reserved a decision and Bubach was released on his own recognizance.

Julie A. Mettler, 42, of Walton, was found to be in violation of probation and sentenced to 2 1/3 to seven years. She was returned to Delaware County jail and will be sent to state prison.

Registration for alumni from Sidney due Friday

Registration for the July 19 luncheon that concludes the Sidney Central School Alumni Association's Alumni Weekend is due by Friday, said alumni association President Terry Dermody.

Anyone wanting to make reservations for the event that includes the Wall of Fame should call Debby Puffer at 967-8480, he said. More information on the weekend events is available at http://www.sidneyalumni.org/page1.html.

Crews to inspect bridges

Crews will inspect bridges in the towns of Oneonta and Otego in Otsego County on Thursday, state Department of Transportation officials said in a media release Monday.

Beginning at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, motorists will encounter alternating lane closures in the northbound direction on Machinery Underpass beneath Interstate 88 in the town of Oneonta. Flag personnel will guide traffic.

Also beginning at 9:30 a.m., motorists will encounter eastbound and westbound left-lane closures on I-88 beneath county Route 48 in the town of Otego, officials said.

Work will be complete by 4 p.m. Thursday, weather permitting.

Officials reminded motorists that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone.

A.O. Fox to test sprinklers

ONEONTA _ A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital will be conduct a water-flow test of its fire-sprinkler system at 8 p.m. Wednesday, according to a media release.

The test should last about one hour, officials said.

Residents in the immediate area may notice a temporary drop in water pressure or a slight discoloration of water during and after the testing period. Officials said the safety of the water will not be compromised during this time.