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By Gordon Woodworth, Chronicle News Editor

In her third run for the Ward 4 seat on the Queensbury Town Board, Democrat Jennifer Switzer finally broke through.

Mrs. Switzer, 50, on Nov. 7 soundly defeated appointed incumbent Tim Brewer, 707-487, not counting absentee ballots.

She will be part of a 3-person Democratic majority on the five-person board, joining incumbent Supervisor John Strough and newcomer Catherine Atherden.

“I’m pretty persistent. I just …

Winter Prep issue | South Glens Falls Holiday Parade is Sunday! High School sports hits peak! Chris Hughes of Glens Falls wins NYS cross-country title. NYS Volleyball championships this weekend in Glens Falls. West & Gore ratchet up ski facilities. Jennifer Switzer breaks through in Queensbury. SGF rallies for the Washburns. Joyce Stock Snuggery officially debuts. Lighted Tractor Parade in Greenwich this Saturday. Lake George Polar Plunge this Saturday also. …

By Mark Frost, Chronicle Editor

Periodically an election sends a message loud and clear. That’s what happened in the Town of Queensbury on Tuesday. The voters told incumbent Democrat John Strough, you’re doing a good job. And they told the Republican potentates, you’re out of control and need to be taken down not just one notch but several.

They punished Republicans for falling into a monopoly mind-set that thinks it …

Election Results issue | Chronicle Book Fair success. Chris Gibson pushes drastic change. The miracle return of the missing cat, Tom. Symphony & soloist: Stupendous. 4 local teams seek state titles. Work proceeds on 5 Culvert Street. Bed tax clash. Max in Europe. Lots of real estate listings… Find your dream home! Concerts, comedy, shows… Page after page of things to do. The Chronicle always has the region’s best Arts …

By Mark Frost, Chronicle Editor

John Strough for Queensbury Town Supervisor. Just because The Post-Star says something doesn’t always mean it’s wrong. I support John’s re-election because he’s done a good, progressive job as chief executive of Warren County’s most populated town, and I also support him because the Republicans have behaved so badly in trying to reassert their monopoly.

Being a Republican in Queensbury is easy, because the whole …