By Gwendolyn Craig It’s almost September, and that means a new round of Adirondack Park Agency projects seeking public comment. Some comment periods are fast-approaching. To view a full list, go to https://apa.ny.gov/Hearings/index.cfm. All … [Read more...] about Cell tower, cheese facility and more up for APA’s public comment
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Saranac Lake Marina proposed expansion spurs questions on precedent
By Gwendolyn Craig The Adirondack Park Agency held a public hearing on Friday about a shoreline setback variance request, but a whole marina renovation was part of the proposal, too. Owners of Saranac Lake Marina on Lower Saranac Lake have been … [Read more...] about Saranac Lake Marina proposed expansion spurs questions on precedent
Marina upgrades and new general store among APA projects up for public comment
By Gwendolyn Craig The Adirondack Park Agency is reviewing a number of projects that are up for public comment this month. They range from the rebuild of an electric transmission circuit to the creation of a general store and gas station out of a … [Read more...] about Marina upgrades and new general store among APA projects up for public comment
‘I’m encouraged’: Minerva Lake herbicide shows promising results
By Gwendolyn Craig An herbicide used to treat invasive Eurasian watermilfoil for the first time in the Adirondack Park appears to have worked and could be used in other water bodies, though state officials say it’s too soon to say for sure. The … [Read more...] about ‘I’m encouraged’: Minerva Lake herbicide shows promising results
Up for public comment: Campfires, horseback riding changes to Essex Chain Lakes area
By Gwendolyn Craig Shoreline campfires and upgraded equestrian parking could be coming to the Essex Chain Lakes Primitive Area and Blue Mountain Wild Forest in the towns of Indian Lake, Minerva and Newcomb. The Adirondack Park Agency and the … [Read more...] about Up for public comment: Campfires, horseback riding changes to Essex Chain Lakes area
Essex Chain campfires, North Elba housing and cell towers on the APA agenda
By Gwendolyn Craig The Adirondack Park Agency will convene at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday with a slate of projects and four new board members starting. The meeting will take place virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic. There are a few projects … [Read more...] about Essex Chain campfires, North Elba housing and cell towers on the APA agenda
