A Massachusetts-based developer is seeking approval to build a new housing complex on Hadjis Way in Lake Placid that would include 60 new apartments and 20 new townhouses. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the Lake Placid-North Elba Joint Review Board discussed a sketch plan for the project by developer Dakota Partners on Wednesday. The … Read more
DEC and DMV reminding drivers to be aware that deer and moose are most active and more likely to enter public roadways this time of year, as they search for mates during their breeding season, which is the months of October, November and December. According to the University at Albany’s Institute for Traffic Safety Management … Read more
DOT Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez says the agency is evaluating new areas within the Adirondack Park to conduct salt reduction pilot programs this coming winter. Sun Community News reports each pilot study would carry through two winter seasons with a goal to “establish minimum standards for salt application policies and practices that all municipal winter … Read more
The Hudson Headwaters Health Network offices inside Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake are expanding. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the nonprofit primary care facility within the hospital on state Route 86 opened up its renovated offices on Tuesday, including seven new exam rooms with 2,000 additional square feet, making the full footprint of … Read more
Tupper Lake voters narrowly approved a $20.5 million capital improvement plan for the Tupper Lake Central School District this week. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports in total, 243 people turned out to vote — 144 voted “yes” and 99 voted “no.” The spending plan, which will allow the district to improve security and upgrade all … Read more
There will be trick-or-treating in downtown Saranac Lake on Halloween. On Oct. 31 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Main Street and Broadway will be closed to vehicle traffic and pedestrian only for the annual trick-or-treating event. Any businesses that wish to participate may do so, reports the Adirondack Daily Enterprise.
The Tupper Lake Community Food Pantry has a new director and will soon have a new home. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports after being lodged in the basement of Aaron Maddox Hall in Tupper Lake for almost three decades, it will be moving on Oct. 27 to the Holy Ghost Parish Center — the former … Read more
The Lake Placid Film Festival has announced the full lineup of films and programs included in this year’s 22nd edition of The Adirondacks’ premier film festival, running October 26 – 29, 2023. Screenings for the Festival will take place at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts and the historic Palace Theatre. This year’s program … Read more
The Saranac Lake Civic Center announces the appointment of a new board member after successfully working with her as a volunteer earlier this year. The new board member, Patti Ploof, is a lifelong resident of Saranac Lake and enjoys volunteering with organizations providing local services, especially with children. She retired from New York State 10 … Read more
The weather is changing and as we start to spend more time indoors, Franklin County Public Health Services (FCPHS) reminds everyone – vaccinated and unvaccinated to help stem the spread of colds, COVID and the flu by taking steps including frequent hand washing, staying home if you’re sick, and reducing indoor gathering sizes. Also, they … Read more