Interviews For TLCSD Superintendent Finalists

The search for Tupper Lake Central School District’s next superintendent is hitting a pivotal stage today, as the three finalist candidates go through extensive interviews with the school board and a group of residents before the board makes a decision. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, Aditya (Joe) Dhara of Fayetteville, Jared Taft of Getzville … Read more

Lake Placid Preps For 4th Of July Celebration

Lake Placid is planning its annual Fourth of July celebration, complete with a parade down Main Street. The organizing committee is encouraging organizations, civic groups, individuals, businesses and others to participate in this year’s parade on Thursday, July 4, at 5 p.m. Sun Community News reports all parade floats and participants will be automatically entered … Read more

North Elba Seeks Housing Grant

The town of North Elba applied for a $280,000 grant last month that, if received, would partially fund four new housing units on Station Street in Lake Placid. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the proposed housing would be located at the former Hurley Bros. building at 268 Station St. Approximately 42% of the two-story … Read more

Franklin County Considers Changes To Occupancy Tax Law

Franklin County is considering making changes to its occupancy tax law. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the occupancy tax law, sometimes colloquially referred to as the “bed tax,” places a 5% tax on all rented rooms at hotels, motels, bed-and-breakfasts and vacation rentals, with that revenue to be spent on tourism promotion

Tire Collection Day Coming In North Elba

Wednesday, June 12 is Free Tire Collection Day at the North Elba Highway Garage. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the town’s highway garage, located at 5648 Cascade Road, will accept tires from 1 to 3 p.m. or until the department’s trailer is full. Tire collection day is sponsored by the Essex County Soil and … Read more

Repairs Begin On Union Depot In Saranac Lake

Crews Monday began work on replacing the roof of the Union Depot in Saranac Lake. The train station, which was built in 1904 by the Delaware and Hudson Railroad, is being renovated so it can be used as a rest stop and visitor center along the 34-mile Adirondack Rail Trail. The 10-mile section of the … Read more

Keene Community Day Events

The second annual Keene Community Day is scheduled for July 6 at Marcy Field. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports dids’ activities will kick off at 4:30 p.m. and almost everything else will start by 5 p.m. On the schedule are stilt walkers, face painting, a dunk tank, a bounce house and lawn games. Unlike last … Read more

ALCA Announces Upcoming Events

The Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts (ALCA) announces upcoming events in the month of June upon reopening for the 2024 season. Visitors can enjoy a variety of artwork in gallery spaces or get involved with the return of an open mic/karaoke night happening Friday, June 14. Information and registration for all Arts Center events … Read more

Women’s College Scholarship Club’s Big Bake

The Women’s College Scholarship Club’s Big Bake will be held June 8 at Coakley’s Hardware from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the opportunity to purchase whole pies, loaves of bread, large batches of cookies and brownies, and many other homemade goods. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports hot dogs courtesy of Coakley’s and WCSC raffle … Read more