Under fire, Chestertown Farmer’s Market lauded by local leaders
Community leaders in Chestertown for years have been strategizing how to get more people to town, so the empty storefronts downtown could be again filled with thriving businesses like in bygone years. But now that the Chestertown Farmers' Market brings crowds to town — and the shoppers are spending money, one town official has issued a list of criticisms. His complaints, however, were drowned out this week by praise from town leaders and citizens
Wrrbg. citizen battling invasive weed that’s spreading in town
Add Japanese Knotweed to the growing list of invasive species that's moved into the Adirondacks, After the unwanted weed started to take over his back yard, Warrensburg citizen John Wulfken decided to fight back.
Hikers learn about how to look for edible eats in the woods
Look around, and find something to eat. Members of the Master Gardener Program of Lake Placid and visitors did just that in a the Edible Wild Foods Walk, Talk & Taste event on Sunday, July 29 at the Heaven Hill Farm.
Creative Healing Connections House & Garden Party In Lake Placid
Creative Healing Connections to hold a fundraiser opening up the first pending Platinum LEED home in the Adirondacks to members of the community on Aug. 16 from 5:30 to 7:30p.m.
Weeds or Flowers?
Garden Corner
This week when Anita, Mary and I were working with Youth Works, one of the kids, in exasperation said, “How do you decide whether it is a weed or a flower?”
Bear Cupboard brings innovative furnishings to Queensbury
Kelly Irish enjoys solving peopl's decorating dilemmas, and she's brought her expertise to Queensbury. Irish has re-opened her store, Bear Cupboard, that was for years a landmark in Warrensburg, and it's located on Upper Glen St. across from New Way Lunch.
Proposed law bans unsound structures, tall grass, dead limbs
In an effort to boost the town's image and quality of life, Warrensburg's leaders are considering a comprehensive property maintenance law that would require property owners to keep their homes, yards and business premises tidy and well maintained.
Temporary signs may be restricted in town of Lake George
Paving contractors, siding companies, politicians and real estate agents routinely erect lawn signs to advertise their services. But in Lake George, such signs may be a little less commonplace, if regulations the town board is considering are adopted.
Clinton County Fair starts today
Today, the smell of hot sausage, sounds of amusement-ride screams and the mind control of a master hypnotist will settle into Clinton County.
Essex County Fair preparations under way
As new attractions and events get added to the program, the Essex County Fair wants everyone to get in on the action.
New L.G. town hall garden to curb stormwater, serve as ‘green’ model
Whe Lake George Association and the Lake George Town Board collaborate on planting a demonstration garden at the town hall, after installing drywells to manage stormwater from the property.
Rebecca’s Florist & Country Store is flourishing
Warrensburg floral shop named 'Business of 2012'
Rebecca Witz Swan's floral and furnishings store was launched in an uncertain economy, yet it has met with considerable success in two short years. It shows was can happen when an entrepreneur follows a solid business plan, has expertise in their field, and puts a lot of hard work into their enterprise.
