TLCSD Announces Ice Rink Fix Plans

They’ll do a temporary fix for now and a more permanent one next year. That’s the plan announced by the Tupper Lake School District to deal with chilling unit problems at the Tupper Lake Memorial Civic Center. Activities at the rink have been on hold and will remain so until the repairs are made.

SLPD Issues Holiday Shopping Advice

The Saranac Lake Police Department wants to remind everyone to stay safe while shopping online and receiving packages. With the rise of online shopping, it’s essential to take extra precautions to avoid falling victim to scams and package theft, including, verify the website’s authenticity, be cautious of deals that seem too good to be true … Read more

BluSeed Studios Reaches Goal In GoFundMe Effort

After facing dire financial issues this past spring, BluSeed Studios reached out to the community with a “Keep BluSeed’s Lights On” GoFundMe effort. Sun Community News reports the community responded with significant support and a $40,000 goal was met Oct. 22. Donations ranged from $10 to several thousand dollars.

North Elba Town Council Poised To Pass Budget

The North Elba Town Council expects to approve a final budget for the 2025 fiscal year at their regular board meeting on Tuesday, according to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise. Total expenditures expected for the 2025 town budget are $12,416,856, a 7.7% increase from the 2024 budget.

Harrietstown Council Passes Spending Plan

The Harrietstown council passed its $6.9 million budget for 2025 in a 4-1 vote late last week, after heated debate about a 56% salary increase for the supervisor. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the budget is well below the state-imposed tax cap. Its main single increase is in the fire protection contract the town … Read more

‘Loon Zooms’ Are Back

The Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation is once again providing monthly online “Loon Zoom” presentations about loon research, conservation, and ecology and featuring guest speakers from around the country. Six presentations will be offered at 7 pm on the second Thursday of the month from November to April.

Big Tupper Sold At Auction

The Big Tupper Ski area and three smaller nearby parcels were sold at auction by Franklin County on Thursday. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, Josh Parnes and Martin Schapira, two longtime friends who both live in Jackson, New Jersey, were the highest bidders for the Big Tupper Ski area, as well as parcels on … Read more

Wilmington Town Council Passes Law To Override Property Tax Cap

The Wilmington Town Council passed a local law allowing them to override the property tax cap and adopted a preliminary budget for the 2025 fiscal year following two public hearings and a special meeting recently. The Adirondack Daily Enteprise reports state law normally restricts communities from increasing the overall property tax levy by more than … Read more

Fund Hands Out Grants To 13 Athletes, 11 Community Groups

A philanthropic fund dedicated to supporting young athletes and community organizations from across the Olympic region has announced its 2024 slate of grant recipients. The Uihlein-Ironman Sports Fund (UISF) at Adirondack Foundation awarded $33,890 to 13 athletes and 11 community organizations this year to help them achieve their sports dreams and to support nonprofit organizations, … Read more