The town created “75 Things to Do in Plattsburgh,” a map highlighting attractions from apple orchards to beaches, deliberately ignoring boundaries between town and city.Annual events like Lake City Arts Fest and the Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration draw thousands of visitors while strengthening community bonds. PRIORITIES FOR PLATTSBURGH’S FUTURE Plattsburgh’s leadership approaches the future with clear priorities and a continuous improvement philosophy.“I believe in lifelong learning,” Cashman states. “I’m a big believer that life should follow a model of listen, learn, and lead. By listening, learning, and leading, I’m also a big believer in recalibration. Sustaining things is as important as developing things. Keep what works, fix what doesn’t.” The town’s immediate agenda focuses on three critical areas. “Our top priorities right now are housing, infrastructure, and continuing to promote and find partnerships for childcare,” Cashman ▶ ▶ 60 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 06
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