Ward 3 Councilwoman Diana Palmer submitted the following essay:
In the last week, I have received countless messages from constituents and stakeholders with opinions about Patton Property Development’s new proposed project on Glen Street.
People ask, “Do we want to be tearing down homes to build apartments?” “What about preserving history?” “Why only one bedrooms’ that are going to be expensive?”
Others say, “We do need housing” or “This …
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By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor
The Warren County Board of Supervisors was to discuss raising the County sales tax from 7% to 8% at a workshop meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 14 — after The Chronicle’s Tuesday deadline.
Prior to the meeting, The Chronicle asked board chair Kevin Geraghty of Warrensburg if he expects the sales tax to be on the Friday, Aug. 16, monthly board meeting agenda.
Mr. Geraghty …
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By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer
A Trump Lake George Boat Parade organized by The Adirondack Republican Women’s Club of Warren County is set for Saturday, Aug. 17. from noon to 3 p.m.
It will start at Plumb Point on the lake’s east shore and proceed clockwise in a circle that includes passing Lake George Village and The Sagamore.
The rain date is Sunday, Aug. 25.
ARWCWC President Linda Clark …
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By Caroline Martindale, Chronicle Staff Writer
The Washington County Fair returns for its 134th year Monday, Aug. 19 through Sunday, Aug. 25 at the Fairgrounds on Old Schuylerville Road west of Greenwich.
It’s a big deal! Rebecca Breese, co-manager of the Washington County Fairgrounds, says, “It’s kind of a running joke around here that Washington County stops for a little bit during the County Fair because everyone’s here.”
Ms. Breese …
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By Caroline Martindale, Chronicle Staff Writer
Caring for terminally ill patients is a difficult task, but Bonnie Underwood, Executive Director of Haynes House of Hope in Granville, says the experience is more than rewarding.
“It is a passion I have,” she told The Chronicle. “In the different settings I’ve worked in I saw people dying. A lot of the time I thought they weren’t dying with the dignity they deserved. …
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