Thurman EMS will prevail!
Thurman EMS will not allow the events of the April 8th public hearing at the Town Hall deter their dedication and determination.
Hearing on EMS contract raised questions
I attended the April 8 public hearing, undecided on the efficacy of one EMS plan over another, and I remain undecided.
Supports city ban
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced on March 18 that he is sending legislation to the City Council that would ban stores from being able to openly display tobacco products.
Letter about fair
After Bertha Rand’s presentation about plans for the 2013 Essex County Fair at our recent March meeting, Westport Town Supervisor Dan Connell shared that the County may be interested in disposing of ownership of the Fair Grounds in Westport.
An open letter to the U.S. senators representing New York
I understand that Samuel Palmisano, CEO of IBM, has offered the services of the company to the president to save the health care system several billion dollars FREE by rooting out inefficient methods but the president has turned him down.
Response to letter
I respond to Monique Weston of Keene, whose letter to the editor in the March 30 edition of the Valley News generally supports the SAFE ACT.
Kids and tobacco marketing
You may think that the cigarette and tobacco racks at your local gas station, convenience store or grocery are for the convenience of the store clerks, but in reality they are placed there for tobacco marketing.
Casinos don’t belong in Lake George
In reference to William Dow’s recent letter advocating casinos in Lake George, I do not believe the rosy picture presented by Mr. Dow.
Against repeal
I attended the Essex County Board of Supervisors Meeting at which the Board voted in favor of repeal of the SAFE ACT.
Respect decision, locals
Since the Article 78 lawsuit was filed against the APA one year ago by PROTECT the Adirondacks, Sierra Club, Thompson, and Harrison regarding the Adirondack Club permit, people throughout the Adirondack Park felt that the Plaintiffs actions were frivolous and selfishly driven.
Re-Thinking Dissolution
We were glad when we were told that a study for dissolution was going to be done.
Letter about fair
After Bertha Rand’s presentation about plans for the 2013 Essex County Fair at our recent March meeting, Westport Town Supervisor Dan Connell shared that the County may be interested in disposing of ownership of the Fair Grounds in Westport.
Hague Fire Department readies for summer
Vacations and illnesses made for light attendance at the March meeting, but it did not prevent our recognizing the successes that occurred in all the events in which we were involved during the Beste Scholarship Weekend, crowned by the Polar Bear Plunge and followed by another successful Chili Bake Off.
Ticonderoga firefighters busy
February continued to be a busy month for the Ticonderoga Fire Department.
Minerva teachers encourage budget work session attendance
The Minerva Central School community has a long-standing tradition of coming together for our students’ success.
