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Saved former Post Office building that church sought to demolish; Social Security office moving in on 10-year lease, $20,000 per month. Chronicle photo/Mark Frost

By Mark Frost, Chronicle Editor

Peter and Suzanne Hoffman call their business Glen Street Associates, but they’ve got so much going on around the corner that Peter quips maybe they should change it to Warren Street Associates.

Social Security is about to relocate its local office …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

“Nothing formal” has been decided or even discussed yet, but “conversationally,” Glens Falls Mayor Dan Hall says he believes “we are not going to opt out” of the state’s plan for legalized marijuana.

“Just talking to the Common Council members and the general public, most people think we’d be crazy to opt out, so we will be going on that path, if possible,” he …

“The Warren County Board of Supervisors wants to hear your opinions about the Warren County law that allows sales and use of certain types of fireworks within the county,” said a county press release.

“Those who have opinions about the law, either pro or con, can email their comments to warrencountystrong@warrencountyny.gov for presentation to the Board of Supervisors.”

The release said, “The Board of Supervisors adopted a county law in …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

The live, online auction of “Fine Art, Important Jewelry, Watches and Accessories” from the estate of Josie Beckos Wood, “the late Mrs. Charles R. Wood,” is planned on Saturday, July 31, beginning at noon.

Find the auction link and catalogued pictures of items available at www.marklawsonantiques.com.

“Internet and absentee bidding only,” says the Website. Online bidding had already begun on Tuesday.

“On one platform …

Chronicle Preservation issue! Hoffmans in high gear. Qby. native: ‘Cheap Old Houses’ new HGTV show. GF: Pot, likely yes; smoking it in public, no. Warren County: Should we ban fireworks sale? Josie Beckos Wood online auction is Sat. Bridie Farrell enters race for Stefanik’s seat. Broad Street Commons apts. ribbon cutting saw some lodge complaints. Concerts, comedy, shows… The Chronicle always has the region’s best Arts & Entertainment section!

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