The village board rejected a grant which would have funded a step toward installing a fire tower at Ward Plumadore Park in a 3-2 vote on Monday, after much discussion and input from the public. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the idea of having a publicly accessible, recreational fire tower in the top level … Read more
This Independence Day weekend, The Wild Center invites visitors of all ages to unplug and reconnect with nature at the Get Outside Festival, a four-day celebration of outdoor adventure, creativity, and hands-on exploration taking place July 3–6, 2025. From fly fishing and canoeing to nature journaling and fort building, the Get Outside Festival offers an … Read more
The Village of Saranac Lake is set to host its inaugural Cruisin’ 2025 Car Show on Saturday, July 12, transforming downtown Main Street into a celebration of classic automobiles. According to the Sun Community News, organizers are encouraging owners of vintage and otherwise unique automobiles to showcase their vehicles at the event.
After weeks of stalled progress, work on the Saranac Lofts apartment complex is again in full swing, according to Mike Drew, the new project superintendent for developers Kearney Group. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Drew attended Monday’s village board meeting at the request of village Code Enforcement Officer Zacharia Peltier to update the board and … Read more
Harrietstown Republicans will caucus tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the Harrietstown Town Hall auditorium to nominate candidates to run in the Nov. 4 general election for a number of town seats. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, this year, Harrietstown residents will vote to elect a supervisor, two councilmembers, a clerk, a justice and a … Read more
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