Local Paragraphs

■ CHAUMONT — The Lyme Town Council will hold a special meeting 5:30 p.m. today to adopt the 2010 town budget at the town office on Route 12E.

■ ALEXANDRIA BAY — The town of Alexandria will hold a special meeting to adopt its 2010 budget at noon today at the town office on Old Goose Bay Road.

■ CANTON — St. Lawrence County will hold a public hearing on the 2010 proposed budget at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the County Courthouse. A special Legislature meeting to adopt the budget will follow.