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Westport Health Center to get expansion, renovation

Initially, the Westport Health Center will undergo a 3,700 square foot expansion that will provide space for the growing medical practice. The new space will include a comfortable waiting room, seven exam rooms, office space for physicians, a private registration area, nurses’ work station, lab area, procedure room, and patient consultation room.

ELCS seeks a merger partner

During the March 27 meeting of the ELCS Board of Education, Superintendent Scott Osborne asked for permission to speak with the surrounding school districts to look at getting together to draft a merger feasibility study.

HAPEC, NeighborWorks complete housing study

The Housing Assistance Program of Essex County, Inc., announced the results of new research on the effectiveness of NeighborWorks pre-purchase housing counseling and education.

PAFB Museum taking shape

A meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 3, in the War of 1812 Museum on the old Air Force base to discuss plans for the Plattsburgh Air Force Base Museum.

Eye on Business: America’s Mattress

America’s Mattress in Plattsburgh offers its customers a good night’s sleep.

Charm’s Hands at new E-town location

Charm’s Hands in Elizabethown has moved into a space its owner can now call her own on Water Street.

Poultry Night at Ward Lumber

Ward Lumber is hosting a free Poultry Night at their Jay Store location on Tuesday, April 2, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for anyone who is interested in raising chickens.

Workshops to persuade innkeepers to feature local agricultural products

With a mission to boost the area economy and promote sustainable practices, various regional organizations are collaborating in a project to prompt hoteliers and innkeepers to feature locally-grown agricultural products.

Good news at Adirondack Regional Airport

The Adirondack Regional Airport in Harrietstown has had a good year, according to manager Corey Hurwitch.

Allowing tall buildings prompts debate at Lake George zoning forum

At a recent zoning hearing, all the Lake George Village Board members expressed support for allowing buildings up to six stories tall to be built in downtown Lake George — a proposal that has sparked considerable controversy locally.

Northway Exit 23 Price Chopper tax break approved

The developers of a long-awaited full-size Price Chopper supermarket plaza were granted a 10-year tax break for their development off Northway Exit 23 in the town of Lake George, just south of Warrensburg.

Essex County seeks Gov.’s blessing for casino bid

Jay Supervisor and Essex County Board Chairman Randy Douglas said March 25 that he sent a letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo asking him if Essex County would be a candidate for one of three gaming facilities proposed to be built in upstate New York earlier this year.

Canadian Consulate General addresses North Country

PLATTSBURGH—Co-operation between Canadian and American economic ventures was discussed at the North Country Chamber of Commerce on Monday, March 25.

Fort Ticonderoga takes next step in master plan

Historic site to develop new programs

Fort Ticonderoga is continuing work on a three-part master plan to position the historic site for the future. The 10-year master plan will set Fort Ticonderoga’s future course, focusing on sustainable growth, market needs and its mission.

Holy Name School to close in June

Holy Name School Principal Christine Reynolds said her elementary students were sad when they came to school Friday, March 22 officially knowing they would be the last ones in the school’s 100-year history.

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