Call for continued swimming access prompts public meeting By Gwendolyn Craig The state’s plan to close the only public beach at the southern end of Great Sacandaga Lake outraged dozens of commenters and spurred hundreds to sign a petition … [Read more...] about DEC to host meeting on plan to close Broadalbin beach
APA’s proposed comment policy changes draw criticism
Public invited to weigh in; board members split on proposed changes By Gwendolyn Craig The Adirondack Park Agency may scrap its public comments at the start of meetings and shorten the time required to review proposed policies. The agency is … [Read more...] about APA’s proposed comment policy changes draw criticism
20-megawatt battery installation proposed in Raquette Lake
Locals worry about fires, noise from proposed power reinforcements By Gwendolyn Craig An Adirondack Park hamlet in Hamilton County is gearing up to host a microgrid, a battery storage facility that could help service National Grid customers … [Read more...] about 20-megawatt battery installation proposed in Raquette Lake
APA closer to wild forest roads policy
Public invited to comment on another way to count the miles By Gwendolyn Craig Adirondack Park Agency commissioners could make a decision as soon as May on what constitutes a “material increase” of roads in wild forest areas. The policy … [Read more...] about APA closer to wild forest roads policy
APA denies boathouse variance
Board split over precedent and consequences By Gwendolyn Craig The Adirondack Park Agency rejected for a second time a request from two camp owners to build a boathouse addition on Spitfire Lake in Franklin County to accommodate their third … [Read more...] about APA denies boathouse variance
After dual court losses, what’s next for the Adirondack Park Agency?
Rulings against APA permitting processes reverberate By Gwendolyn Craig and Zachary Matson The Adirondack Park Agency’s loss of two court cases in two days earlier this month raised questions about the agency's internal operations and how … [Read more...] about After dual court losses, what’s next for the Adirondack Park Agency?