By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor
After a marathon four-and-a-half hour meeting, the Washington County Board of Supervisors voted to override the New York State tax cap of about 2.59% for its 2026 budget that has a projected 20% hike now.
First, though, the Board got an earful from their constituents. The room was packed.
More than 30 people spoke during several opportunities for public comment.
Chronicle Managing Editor Cathy DeDe writes: The Warren County Board of Supervisors on Friday, Oct. 17, approved funding the Lake George TV promotional station by Hood Communications, a branch of Jesse Jackson’s Look TV.
But the Board cut the term of the contract from one year to six months, with a pro-rated payment of $137,400 in Occupancy Tax funding, versus the full year payment of $274,800.
The Board will require …
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The South Glens Falls Holiday Parade on Sunday, Nov. 23 will start at 5 p.m. with a focus on lighted displays.
“Twas the LIGHT Before Christmas!” is the theme of the 2025 parade, which is presented by the South Glens Falls Volunteer Fire Company.
“Over the last few years,” says parade organizer Meg Quinn, “we have sent out surveys and talked to community members …
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Led by new coach Sylvain Cloutier, the Adirondack Thunder play their home opener against the Trois-Rivieres Lions Saturday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Harding Mazzotti Arena.
Cloutier played in Glens Falls for the Adirondack Red Wings in 1993-94 and the Frostbite from 2003 to 2006.
“I’m just getting readjusted to the area,” he told The Chronicle. “It’s been nothing but positive.”
“It was pretty emotional last Saturday when …
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By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor
The Warren County Conservative Committee elected James “Jim” Dobkowski of Queensbury as chair at its organizational meeting on Oct. 6.
He succeeds Carol Birkholz, who held the post 33 years and was its singular public voice for much of her tenure.
Also elected: Vice Chairman Todd Engwer, Secretary Nancy Underwood, Treasurer Robert Milone and Committee Development Officer Christopher Laing.
Some sources called it a …
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