“It is critical that this regional office be located near the major transportation corridors in the north country and given the growth of Fort Drum it is helpful that the office can feel the impact of its growth and react to emerging transportation trends in a timely fashion. As I continue to be a vocal advocate for jobs and the revitalization of our local businesses, the Regional DOT office in Watertown continues to provide a valuable resource to our community and keeping it here is key to strengthening our economy.
“This is also great news for our downtown area businesses because these employees contribute to lunch business, the farmers market and other vital enterprises in Watertown.”
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