The town of North Elba has hired Amy Schuler, a Saranac Lake native, as its new finance officer. She will replace Catherine Edman, who is retiring this year after more than two decades in the role. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Schuler has roots in the Tri-Lakes area that go back at least five generations … Read more
The Adirondack Park Agency has released more information about its conceptual plan for a new headquarters in Saranac Lake, including a broad cost breakdown, rough building designs and potential building features. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the $40 million project would renovate the downtown 1-3 Main St. building — the historic site of the Paul … Read more
The Village of Saranac Lake’s Climate Smart Communities Task Force is asking for input regarding the local government’s environmental initiatives to curb the effects of the changing climate. Sun Community News reports residents are encouraged to complete a survey that will be sent via email, available for pickup at various locations throughout Saranac Lake, and … Read more
The “Miracle On Ice” is widely considered the greatest sports moment in U.S. history. Now, the 20 men from the team are one step closer to receiving the nation’s highest civilian honor. In Washington, D.C., this week, the U.S. Senate passed a bill that would award the American sporting heroes a different kind of gold … Read more
A Paddle for Wilderness is taking place on Saturday, Sept. 13 at Forked Lake in the central Adirondacks in Long Lake at 10 a.m. The Paddle for Wilderness is a floating protest calling for the protection of the 36,000-acre Whitney Park that is up for sale and threatened with development. The Adirondack Almanack reports the … Read more
The waterway below the state Route 30 bridge that runs over the Fish Creek Ponds area will be closed to all boat traffic from Sept. 16 to 25. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the closure is due to a bridge painting project being performed by Amstar of Western New York, a contractor with the state … Read more
The Tupper Lake Central School District Board of Education voted unanimously at its regular meeting Monday evening to appoint retired Sunmount safety chief Mike Godin as the district’s school safety officer, per Superintendent Jaycee Welsh’s recommendation. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, Welsh said Godin was the search committee’s ultimate pick, though it was a … Read more
Saranac Lake has a plan for how to prioritize its spending on large-scale infrastructure projects, and it’s looking for public feedback on the plan before voting to adopt it. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports over the past year, a Capital Improvement Plan task force has dug through dozens of projects in the village’s 30-or-so existing … Read more
North Country Community College announces the recent appointment of David McNally to its Board of Trustees. McNally was appointed by Gov. Kathy Hochul and brings decades of public service, advocacy, and community involvement to the board. Born and raised in Olmstedville, McNally earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Communications from SUNY Oswego. He … Read more
The Lake Placid Classic returns on Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Lake Placid Show Grounds. Now in its 54th year, the race continues its tradition of bringing runners together from near and far for an event that is 100 percent non-profit and community driven. New this year, the Lake Placid Classic will offer a 5K … Read more