Hydrant Flushing Starts Monday In Saranac Lake

The Saranac Lake Department of Public Works will begin hydrant flushing next week. Flushing will happen Monday, April 22, in the Lake Street area, and next Tuesday, April 23, in the River street Helen Hill area, as well as on Wednesday, April 24 in the Park Avenue area. Thursday, April 25 will be an alternate … Read more

Open House Next Week On Pathways Project

The town of North Elba and the village of Lake Placid will hold an open house regarding its Pathways project, an effort to update the town and village’s joint comprehensive plan, on April 24 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Lake Placid Elementary School cafeteria. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the open house will … Read more

Friendship Volunteer Training Program In Lake Placid

Mercy Care for the Adirondacks will host a Friendship Volunteer Training Program to recruit new volunteers, May 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Lake Placid. Sun Community News reports New Volunteers will join Mercy Care’s almost 100 Friendship Volunteers from Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake and surrounding areas who are helping their … Read more

ROOST Out With Solar Eclipse Overnight Stay Revenue Estimate

The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) has reviewed and calculated the estimated direct spend of Essex County overnight visitation during the total solar eclipse. Initial estimates are valued at more than $2.7 million. Sun Community News reports ROOST officials say it’s a conservative estimate, which shows significant impact from travel to the region to … Read more

Officials Urge State To Keep Adirondack Correctional Facility Open

Elected officials in Harrietstown, North Elba and St. Armand are urging the state to keep Adirondack Correctional Facility off the chopping block as the governor aims to close five more state prisons this year. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, local officials have heard no indication from the state that Adirondack Correctional Facility could be … Read more

Mountain MudFest Returns Saturday

The Women’s Civic Chamber and Hex and Hop Brewery on Thursday announced the return of the annual Mountain MudFest this coming Saturday. It runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Saranac Lake Civic Center. The Cornhole Tournament will begin at 12:30 p.m. Although admission for the festival is free, there is a $42 … Read more

Trestle Street Expansion Plans Get Early OK

The Saranac Lake Development Board approved property line setback variances for the owners of the Trestle Street music space on Woodruff Street. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the planned installation of a 20-by-28 foot, 560-square-foot structure in the rear of the property would be closer to the property lines than is allowed by the … Read more

Primary Care Health Center To Open In LP’s Former ER

A primary care health center operated by Hudson Headwaters Health Network is set to open this summer in Lake Placid’s former emergency room on Old Military Road. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the practice will include family medicine, care management, family planning, preventative women’s health services and integrated behavioral health.