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Newfield school cell phone ban shows early success
As New York prepares to implement a statewide student cell phone ban, Newfield Central School District is ahead of the curve, having adopted its own ban in 2023, according to Tompkins Weekly. District leaders report ... more
Newfield Music Series returns with four-show lineup
The Newfield Music Series at Mill Park kicks off its ninth season on July 16, featuring four Wednesday night concerts through August, according to Tompkins Weekly. Organizers scaled back this year but promise a strong ... more
Newfield breaks ground on town hall upgrade
Newfield’s $1.4 million town hall renovation is officially underway. The project will modernize the 1977 building with ADA-compliant offices, accessible bathrooms, and a new public meeting space. Construction includes an addition for expanded offices and ... more
Newfield begins $21M school safety, facilities upgrade
Construction has begun on Newfield Central School District’s $21 million capital project, aimed at boosting safety and infrastructure, according to Tompkins Weekly. Work includes major renovations to the bus garage, security upgrades at both schools, ... more
Newfield taps Jesse Harper as new superintendent
The Newfield Central School District has named Jesse Harper its next superintendent, effective July 1. He will succeed Eric Hartz, who is retiring at the end of the school year. Harper brings more than 20 ... more
Kids can read to therapy dogs at Newfield Library
The Newfield Public Library will host a “Read to Dogs” event on Wednesday, May 7, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., offering kids a chance to practice reading with therapy dogs. The program is part of ... more
Newfield proposes 4.26% budget hike, new leadership
Newfield Central School District has proposed a $26.5 million budget for 2025–26, reflecting a 4.26% increase over the previous year, according to district officials. The plan includes a 2.5% tax levy hike and funding for ... more
Newfield eyes new flood law after 2015 disaster
A decade after devastating floods tore through Newfield, the town is preparing to pass a strengthened flood damage prevention law, according to reporting this week by The Tompkins Weekly. The move comes in response to ... more
Newfield Old Home Days Canceled for 2025
Newfield’s beloved Old Home Days celebration has been canceled for 2025 due to unavoidable scheduling conflicts, organizers announced this week. Originally set for late July, the event was derailed when renovations at Newfield Central School ... more
Newfield man gets 17 years for kidnapping, theft
A Newfield man has been sentenced for his role in a 2023 kidnapping in Chemung County, according to the district attorney’s office. Joseph M. Howell, 39, received 17 years in prison and five years of ... more
Newfield schools to launch inclusive preschool special ed program
Newfield Central School District is preparing to open a new integrated special education classroom for preschoolers and kindergartners starting in the 2025–26 school year. The state-approved program will serve children ages 3 to 5, blending ... more
Newfield limits playground access, seeks school board candidates
Newfield Central School District announced updates to playground access, with Superintendent Eric Hartz stating the wooden playground near the school entrance will open to the public only after elementary buses depart at 2:20 p.m. All ... more
Newfield schools, Cornell launch community survey project
The Newfield Central School District has teamed up with Cornell University for a research project aimed at strengthening ties between schools and the community, according to district officials. Residents are encouraged to complete a short, ... more
Newfield invites public input on superintendent search
The Newfield Board of Education is involving the community in its search for a new superintendent to replace Eric Hartz, who will retire in June 2025. A public input session is scheduled for April 8, ... more
Alzheimer’s expert to speak on brain health in Newfield
Stephanie D’Amico, program manager at the Central New York Alzheimer’s Association, will present Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body at Newfield Public Library on Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. She will discuss how lifestyle ... more
Newfield man sentenced to prison in Schuyler County drug case
A Newfield man is headed to prison after pleading guilty to drug charges in local court. Rayquan T. Brooks, 24, has been sentenced to three and a half years in state prison after pleading guilty ... more
Finger Lakes Distilling expands with new tasting room
Finger Lakes Distilling Co., a pioneer in New York’s craft spirits scene, has opened a second location in Newfield, near Ithaca, according to recent announcements. The new tasting room at 1143 Elmira Road complements their ... more
Historic Newfield barn set for restoration
The 141-year-old '1883 Barn' in Newfield, New York, is being revitalized under new ownership. Purchased in August 2024 by preservation-focused developer Seth Adams, the barn, once an art hub and market, is set for a ... more
Newfield Fire Co. upgrades fleet
The Newfield Fire Company acquired a 2024 pumper tanker and a 2023 rescue truck for $804,000, replacing aging vehicles to ensure reliable service for decades. The new tanker boasts enhanced dumping capabilities, electronic controls, and ... more
