🌱 Which Herkimer routes will see closures and detours this week?

Coffee in hand, Herkimer? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Which Herkimer routes will see closures and detours this week?
• Could your Herkimer business qualify for new low-interest SBA disaster loans?

Also on today's calendar: CNY Fiber Arts Festival and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What's black, white, and blue? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 59 and low of 42 degrees.
• Wednesday: Breezy with rain and drizzle, temps: high: 62, low: 49.
• Thursday: Cool with periods of rain, with a high of 57 and low of 45 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Roadwork Ahead—Construction for Week of May 11 in Area Counties (wktv.com) — Expect changing traffic patterns this week on Route 28 under I-90 in the Village of Herkimer and on several key roads across Herkimer County, including Routes 5S, 168, 169, 51, 43, and 167. Detours, lane closures, and temporary signals could significantly affect your daily commute and local trips, so plan extra time and alternate routes.
   

• SBA Offers Disaster Relief to New York Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Adverse Weather (sba.gov) — Small businesses and nonprofits in Herkimer County can now apply for low-interest SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans tied to last year’s excessive rain and related weather. These loans, up to $2 million with deferred payments, can cover working capital needs like payroll and fixed debts, with applications due by Dec. 21.
   

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📸 Around Herkimer

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Herkimer

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday May 30

• Rock Valley Music Festival May 30, 2026 →
  Rock Valley Brewing Co., 56 W Mill St, Little Falls
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday May 13

• Districtwide Early Release
  Herkimer Csd Herkimer, NY 13350

Tuesday May 19

• Connected Community Schools Open HUB
  HERKIMER Jr/Sr HIGH SCHOOL Herkimer, NY 13350
  4:30 pm

Saturday June 6

• CNY Fiber Arts Festival →
  Cny Fiber Arts Festival, 135 Cemetery St, Frankfort
  10:00 am

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📣 Herkimer Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday May 12

• Field Trip - Barringer Grade 3 - Clark's Sports Center
  Central Valley Csd at Ilion-Mohawk Ilion, NY 13357
  8:40 am

Wednesday May 13

• Author Reception - Bobby Paul (RR)
  Ilion Free Public Library 78 West Street, Ilion, NY 13357
  6:00 pm
• Cooperstown at Frankfort-Schuyler →
  605 Palmer St, Frankfort
  8:30 pm

Thursday May 14

• Kettlebell & Dumbbells (Mohawk) →
  Mohawk Valley YMCA, 83 E Main St, Mohawk
  6:15 pm

Friday May 15

• PK-12 Staff Development Day - Half-Day
  Central Valley Csd at Ilion-Mohawk Ilion, NY 13357
• Morning conditioning (Mohawk) →
  Mohawk Valley YMCA, 83 E Main St, Mohawk
  9:00 am

Monday May 18

• 'Boston (or Bridgerton) Tea Party' & Bracelet / Keychain Workshop
  Ilion Free Public Library 78 West Street, Ilion, NY 13357
  5:00 pm

Tuesday May 26

• Silversneakers (Mohawk) →
  Mohawk Valley YMCA, 83 E Main St, Mohawk
  10:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• EVERY day can be a good day .
  Find something positive . https://www.youtube.com/shorts/2jLq6Kg4OQA?feature=share (Nextdoor Steuben Hill)
• A TRUE HERO .
  https://www.youtube.com/shorts/aTZkYINdWPw?feature=share (Nextdoor Steuben Hill)

• PepsiCo posted a job opening for Merchandiser in Frankfort. Apply here.
• Feldmeier Equipment, Inc posted a job opening for Metal Finisher/ Grinder in Little Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Herkimer here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Frankfort

• Mentorship Programs Help Students Build Respect and Teamwork in Frankfort-Schuyler School District (wktv.com)
• Back 2 Work: May 11–May 15 (wktv.com)
• 34 Speed Cameras on 25 NY Roads This Week (bigfrog104.com)

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Ok Herkimer! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sad zebra (Thank you Mary K. for sending it in!)
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