Jay town officials are looking to apply for a New York Main Street (NYMS) grant to help revitalize downtown Au Sable Forks. The grant, if awarded, would support projects such as facade and storefront improvements; interior renovations for commercial or residential units; and streetscape enhancements, including signage, benches, and greenery. Sun Community News reports the … Read more
The 26th Ironman Lake Placid will take place on Sunday, July 20; its course is defined along roads throughout Lake Placid, Keene, Jay, Upper Jay, and Wilmington. There will be a number of road closures throughout these communities. The public should expect road closures and associated traffic delays beginning shortly after 5:00 a.m. that day. … Read more
Casting directors are currently working on local casting for a major motion picture that will be filming in the Saranac Lake area. They’re announcing an open call for residents of the area – no acting experience required! We’re hosting both virtual and in person open calls in the area, including an in-person open call at … Read more
The North Elba Town board this week formally approved the North Elba Showgrounds Master Plan, created with the help of the architecture and planning consultant firm SE Group. Work has already begun on the rebuilding of the Long Building — demolition started shortly after the I Love New York Horse Show concluded Sunday.
Harrietstown Democrats selected candidates for a variety of town positions at a caucus Tuesday night, setting up a four-way contested race for two open town council seats. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the four running for spots on the town council are Democrat incumbent Councilwoman Tracey Schrader, Democrat newcomer Doug Haney, Republican former town Highway … Read more
The North Elba Town Board moved forward on several sizeable projects during Tuesday’s board meeting, including accepting a bid on a major sewer improvement project. According to the Adirondack Daily Enteprise, the sewer project will be a joint venutre between the town and the village. The two systems are connected — there’s a village collection … Read more
The Tupper Lake Central School District Board of Education formally adopted the district’s new cellphone policy in a unanimous vote at its regular monthly meeting Monday evening. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the new policy requires public school districts throughout the state to implement bans on so-called “internet-enabled devices” during the school day. It will … Read more
In response to feedback from local shop owners, the village of Lake Placid Board of Trustees is proposing repealing an ordinance that bans businesses from displaying clothing outside their shop. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, this change, along with two other proposed local laws, will be open for public input in back-to-back hearings scheduled … Read more
The Upper Saranac Foundation’s (USF) new Wake Smart campaign seeks to raise awareness about the impacts that wakeboats have on lake ecology and other users. The Wake Smart initiative launched on Memorial Day weekend, with signage at public access areas on Upper Saranac Lake as well as a mailer campaign, social media posts and a … Read more
A Lake Placid man who eluded police after allegedly violating an order of protection was apprehended and arrested Saturday, June 5. At about 2 a.m. Saturday morning, State Troopers responded to a call from a residence on Cottonwood Way in North Elba from someone seeking help during an incident of domestic violence. Their investigation revealed … Read more