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Despite furor last year over cannabis field at Exit 17, Shangri-La seeks new OK

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

Notwithstanding last year’s cannabis controversy and legal fight, Saratoga Springs-based Shangri-La Real Estate Holdings proposes to construct 12 greenhouses, a barn and a farmstand on 76 acres it owns at 63 Spier Falls Road in Moreau near Northway Exit 17.

Odors from Shangri-La’s cannabis field drew ire from neighbors last summer and fall, and the town cited Shangri-La for growing cannabis outside of an …

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Glens Falls to retire JG3’s #11 jersey

Glens Falls High School said it will retire Joe Girard III’s #11 jersey during a special ceremony on Friday, Feb. 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the gymnasium.

“This honor recognizes his extraordinary impact on our program and community,” Glens Falls Athletic Director Shane Jones was quoted. “Joseph’s contributions are immeasurable, and his legacy of excellence, leadership, and dedication will forever be a part of our history.

“With that said, we …

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Our January 30 front page

Lake George Winter Carnival! Shangri-La. Biochar surrenders. Lake George nears frozen. SGF trio key in Best Picture nominee. Mayor Collins hit the high notes. Dylan Hewitt in Dems’ final four. Warren County came out for fallen Border Patrol David Maland, killed in Vt. shootout. Glens Falls to retire JG3’s #11 jersey. Fun Spot plans major day care expansion. Search for alleged Whitehall arsonist. Concerts, comedy, shows… The Chronicle always has

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It’s over: Saratoga Biochar abandons pursuit of Moreau

BREAKING • Chronicle Reporter Zander Frost writes: Saratoga Biochar’s contentious pursuit of a carbon fertilizer facility in Moreau is officially over.
 
It has ceased seeking to appeal the Department of Environmental Conservation’s 2024 rejection of its permit requests.
 
Responding to a Chronicle inquiry, Saratoga Biochar CEO Ray Apy told The Chronicle Tuesday over text, “We submitted the adjudicatory proceeding (appeal) request to keep our options open and to allow us

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Fun Spot plans daycare expansion; 2 new classrooms

CHRONICLE SCOOP: Zander Frost reports: The Fun Spot on Route 9 in Queensbury is seeking approval for a major expansion of its daycare facility “to help meet the need for growing demand.”

The project would demolish a facility maintenance shop and storage space “to construct two new daycare classrooms with bath and storage facilities,” documents submitted to the Queensbury Planning Board said.

The two new daycare classrooms would add to …

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