The Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is coordinating two Spring Clean-Up Weekends for May 7-9th and May 14th-16th. Cleaning efforts will focus on trash pick up on municipal property and public parks surrounding the Village of Saranac Lake. Between the hours of 9:00am-1:00pm on the designated clean up days, interested volunteers can visit the … Read more
DEC announcing the recipients of the inaugural Stewardship Appreciation Awards recognizing outstanding contributions of volunteers and partner organizations in stewardship, promotion, and maintenance of state lands, waters, and DEC facilities. The Adirondack 46ers were recognized as Natural Resources Steward for its work such as 46ers Trail Crew to Outdoor Skills Workshops, the 46ers collaborate with … Read more
A public hearing on Tupper Lake’s preliminary budget was held Thursday as the village board has a slim spending plan to work with. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports currently, the preliminary budget proposes spending $3.3 million, a 4.5% increase of $140,500 from last year. With this budget, the tax levy — the money collected from … Read more
Franklin County Public Health will hold a COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Malone Friday from 9:30-2pm. Moderna vaccine will be administered. Need assistance with registration or transportation? These agencies are eager to help – • Community Connections 518 521-3507 • Tri-Lakes Center for Independent Living 518 891- 5295 • Office for the Aging at 518 481-1526 … Read more
The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) Board of Directors announced today that Executive Director Kate Fish will retire later this year, after nearly 12 years leading the organization. The regional economic development nonprofit has launched a nation-wide search to fill the position. ANCA’s board has appointed a small search committee to manage the search process, … Read more
The Town of North Elba is pleased to announce the newly established North Elba Local Enhancement and Advancement Fund (LEAF) is awarding funds to several local organizations. The North Elba LEAF is a dedicated and ongoing fund available to nonprofits, local governments, and public sector organizations within the Town of North Elba. Monies for the … Read more
A ranger rescue in the Town of North Elba. Essex County 911 transferred a call to DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch regarding a hiker who had fallen on a trail and sustained an injury while descending Cascade Mountain. Forest Rangers responded to assist. The reporting party, an EMT, was escorting the injured party down the trail … Read more
There is a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in Malone on Friday. Franklin County Public Health will hold a Moderna vaccination clinic for All New York State residents 18 and older at St. Andre’s Outreach Center (formerly known as Holy Family School), 12 Homestead Park in Malone. You can register for an appointment through the Franklin County … Read more
The towns of Tupper Lake and Harrietstown are taking their time in deciding if they will allow cannabis dispensaries and lounges. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, board members say they want to hear more information and learn what other towns and villages are doing before they make a decision following the new state law … Read more
Eligible New Yorkers who wish to receive the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine can get a scheduled appointment this week at UVM Health Network — Alice Hyde Medical Center’s Walk-in Clinic, hospital officials said Monday. Under current New York Department of Health guidelines, anyone age 16 and older who lives, works, or studies in New … Read more