The Massena Arts and Theater Association, Inc. (MATA) closed on its purchase of the historic Massena Theatre from MPG Development, LLC on June 1st. A combined grant/loan package from the St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) and the SeaComm Federal Credit Union made this transfer possible. Lynn Fountain, Board member and Secretary of MATA, provided pro bono, legal services to MATA in its negotiations with the IDA, and Eric Gustafson, attorney for SeaComm, also provided free legal services on this real estate deal. Closed since the early 1990s, the renovation of the Theatre will provide a much needed boost >>More

We’re proud to announce that Dan has been awarded this year’s Business Leadership Award from the Greater Massena Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented by Dr. William Orlando at the May 7th event. Dr. Orlando described Dan as an attorney who “wears many hats,” mentioning in turn his roles as local businessman, as well as past President and member of each of the Business Development Corporation for a Greater Massena, the Massena Memorial Hospital Foundation, and the Lions Club. The award is a testament to Dan’s ongoing commitment to the community.