Lake Placid Village officials recently adopted a new policy to educate the public on the safe operation of electric scooters, bikes and skateboards. According to the policy, all EV operators must wear protective gear, obey traffic laws, be visible, stay alert, ride defensively, check equipment before riding, and avoid hazardous equipment. It also encourages using … Read more
As the temperatures rise, staying cool means being comfortable and healthy. National Grid is offering summertime energy efficiency tips and payment options to help customers stay safe and save money on their bills. Sun Community News reports taking steps like raising your thermostat or keeping curtains drawn during the sunniest parts of the day can … Read more
Hikers planning to venture into the High Peaks have a new comprehensive, interactive and expertly crafted resource at their fingertips: hikeadk.com. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the website launched on June 13 and offers detailed trail route descriptions, recent conditions reports, trip preparation resources, historical blog posts and more.
Primary elections in Essex County are taking place today, with contested races for a number of town seats in Wilmington, Willsboro, Elizabethtown, Ticonderoga and North Hudson. Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports there are six Republican primary elections in Essex County — for Wilmington’s highway superintendent, … Read more
Adirondack Park Agency (APA) Chairman John Ernst is officially retiring after nearly a decade with the agency. The June meeting was his last to lead APA, a role he accepted in 2021 having been appointed to the Board of Commissioners in 2016. Ernst will retire at the end of his term, June 30. The state … Read more
Adirondack Foundation has officially changed its name to Adirondack Community Foundation, a move that highlights the organization’s long-standing mission: to strengthen Adirondack communities through donor generosity, partnerships, and strategic investment. Since its founding in 1997, Adirondack Community Foundation has served as a hub for regional generosity. It has grown to steward more than 300 charitable … Read more
The Adirondack Lakes Alliance, founded to provide the stewards of lakes and rivers throughout the Adirondack Park with data, education and strategies, will hold its annual symposium Friday, June 27 at the Paul Smith’s Visitor Information Center. Adirondack Almanack reports the event will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and feature presentations by Kevin … Read more
Lake Placid is set to host its annual Fourth of July celebration on Friday, July 4, featuring a lively parade down Main Street, family-friendly activities, and a spectacular fireworks display. Sun Community News reports the holiday wouldn’t be complete without the ever-popular Fourth of July parade at 5 p.m. along Main Street. The parade route … Read more
The Ausable Freshwater Center (AFC) is hosting a public opening of its Ausable Conservation Nursery (ACN) at Uihlein Farm on June 26. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the local plant nursery was established due to a shortage of native plant supplies. Its overall purpose is to enhance the native plant supply available for habitat … Read more
At its regular meeting on June 17, the Keene Central School Board of Education unanimously appointed Cynthia Ford-Johnston as Interim Superintendent of Schools, effective Aug. 1. This appointment marks a homecoming for Ford-Johnston, a respected educational leader with deep ties to both the school and the greater Adirondack community. , Ford-Johnston previously served as superintendent … Read more