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Based on the recent water testing lab results, the Community Health Program would like to inform the community that the St. Regis Point Beach is now open for swimming. Employees regularly test the water quality at beaches in Akwesasne. For more information please contact the Community Health Program at (613) 575-2341.
The Akwesasne Farmer’s Market has returned to the Generations' Park!. They're open on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community Members are encouraged to redeem their Farmer’s Market Coupons here. They look forward to seeing you this summer!
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is delaying its reopening of services and buildings to the public to MONDAY JULY 20th. Programs and staff require additional time to adjust to the changes necessary due to the ongoing pandemic. New processes and procedures are being implemented to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and the safety of our community and staff is of utmost importance.
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and The Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department are still enforcing a community-wide Akwesasne fire ban. During the ongoing state of emergency due to COVID-19, please refrain from starting large, open fires; fires in a burning barrel; or bonfires that contain leaves, grass or brush. Although, it is acceptable for individuals to make small fires in contained fire pits, such as the metal or stone fire pits you can purchase at a store.
National Grid Community Liaison Stacy Skidders has received calls from customers stating that they are receiving phone calls supposedly from National Grid. They are told that they are going to be disconnected within 45 minutes. This is a scam. At this time, National Grid has suspended collections and they are not doing disconnects anytime in the near future. For more information Stacy can be reached anytime Monday through Friday at at (518) 391-5842.
The Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club has resumed its hot lunch program for club members. Pick-up for hot lunches will be daily from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Staff is asking parents to please observe signage for traffic directions. There will be no meal service on Thursday July 23rd or Friday Jul 24th due to the paving of the club’s new parking lot.