By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor
As AirBnB and other short term rentals become an increasing part of the economic landscape, a support system is growing around them too.
Lake George grad Brittany Townsend is among those building a small business in sync with the short term rental biz.
At 33, Ms. Townsend projects as ambitious, sharp and enthusiastic in her efforts to suss out what’s needed, what’s value-added, and …
Read More »By Mark Frost, Chronicle Editor
The Chronicle Question of the Week to our digital subscribers on March 9 was: Have you ever stayed in an AirBnb or other short term rental? How was it? Do you think they’re good or bad for a community? Why?
So many responses flowed in that many didn’t make it in last issue.
The ABNB was in Gatlinburg TN. It …
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Women in Business Issue Lois Askew at 100: What an Alabama- Glens Falls tale to tell. At 22, her baking biz is buzzing. LG grad Brittany Townsend builds new biz around rise of AirBnBs. Glens Falls mascot decision. Making film on Douglass Crockwell, seek backers. Six Flags job fair, 3/25. Still hot! Bands N Beans in Lake George, Sunday. In Spa: 50th anniversary Vietnam War ceremony, 3/29. Concerts, comedy, shows… …
Read More »The final choices for Glens Falls’ new mascot, as chosen by “the Superintendent’s Student Cabinet,” are Knights, Wolves, Black Bears, and Hawks, Superintendent Krislynn Dengler announced Tuesday.
“The final ranked-choice survey will be released to GFHS students on Wednesday, and to the community on Thursday!” Dr. Dengler said in an email.
“The Superintendent’s Student Cabinet has met regularly to analyze data from our two previous student and community surveys: the …
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By Zander Frost, Chronicle Staff Writer
The last time Fort Ann Village had an election, only four of its 484 residents voted. It was uncontested. The turnout is likely to be a lot higher on March 21.
Incumbent Mayor Denis Langlois and Trustee Ed Sharrow face challengers Russell Blair for mayor and Grumbellies Eatery owner Jeff Hamblin for trustee.
Fort Ann has a three-person board — the mayor and two …
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