In Wilmington, the Sun Community News reports though current Supervisor Favor J. Smith (R, I) was named on the ballot, he had withdrawn from the race, leaving Timothy John Follos (I) on the facing a write-in campaign announcement from Sam Haselton. Follos received 81 votes to 53 write-ins. There were four candidates on the ballot … Read more
In North Elba, Sun Community News reports Richard Preston (D,R,I) was unopposed for town supervisor, receiving 1,948 votes. Jason C. Leon (D,I) and Jack Moulton (D,R,I) were uncontested for the two open Town Council seats, receiving 1,557 and 1,653 votes, respectively. No candidate petitioned to run for town justice in North Elba and the ballot … Read more
Adam Boudreau and Owen Littlefield appear to have won a three-way race for the two open seats on the Tupper Lake Town Board, according to unofficial election night vote totals. Incumbent Councilman John Gillis appears not to have won another term on the board, finishing behind the two newcomers in the unofficial tallies, according to … Read more
The Tupper Lake Central School District entertained a discussion at its school board meeting on Monday evening regarding whether or not it should move back up to 11-man football from its current eight-man football team, which the district dropped down to in 2018. It’s atypical for the board to engage in discussion with the audience … Read more
The Tupper Lake Central School District entertained a discussion at its school board meeting on Monday evening regarding whether or not it should move back up to 11-man football from its current eight-man football team, which the district dropped down to in 2018. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports it’s atypical for the board to engage … Read more
The Saranac Lake Civic Center recently announced the election of its new officers and the addition of two new members to its board of directors. The board now comprises 11 dedicated individuals committed to guiding the future of the civic center. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, newly elected officers include Matt Raymond as treasurer … Read more
Today is election day. There’s a special election to fill a vacant state Assembly seat, a statewide ballot proposition affecting Mount Van Hoevenberg and numerous contested local races for town positions in Harrietstown, Tupper Lake, Wilmington, Keene, Franklin, Santa Clara and Jay. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports polls will be open today from 6 a.m. … Read more
The Adirondack Council has released its 44th annual State of the Park Report, highlighting the recent successes, challenges, and future goals for protecting the Adirondack Park.The report outlines past and current initiatives, such as: Working to reduce the use of chemical herbicides in Adirondack lakes following reports of lingering residues. -Advocating for continued air-quality monitoring … Read more
In the wake of the end of daylight-saving time, the New York State Partnership Against Drowsy Driving (NYPDD) has reminded drivers to be aware of the dangers of drowsy driving. Despite the additional hour gained in the time change, it can disrupt sleep patterns, causing people to feel drowsy. Daylight saving time ends at 2 … Read more
The Franklin County Economic Development Corporation, in partnership with Franklin County, announced the launch of the Frontier Harvest Fund — a new $300,000 grant program designed to cultivate growth for the region’s small farms, food producers and agritourism businesses. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the initiative will provide awards ranging from $5,000 to $35,000 … Read more