By Tim Rowland A network of shuttles to help manage Keene Valley hiker traffic will not get rolling for at least one more year, due to the state's fears that the buses themselves could become safety hazards. At Essex County's weekly Board of … [Read more...] about Adirondack hiker shuttles shelved for year
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Keene residents, officials weigh in on parking situation
DEC addresses Route 73 parking stakes at town meeting By Tim Rowland Controversial delineators put in to prevent parking on State Route 73 in Keene Valley may not be permanent, depending on the results of an ongoing experiment to manage an … [Read more...] about Keene residents, officials weigh in on parking situation
Parking stakes damaged, then repaired
By Tim Rowland Someone who was apparently displeased with the state decision to cordon off parking areas on Route 73 to hiker traffic vandalized a section of โdelineators,โ metal pickets that were pounded into the pavement last month to prevent … [Read more...] about Parking stakes damaged, then repaired
Another crazy summer?
Keene residents discuss plans for managing influx of visitors By Tim Rowland In the calm before the summer storm of hikers, residents of the Town of Keene gathered at the community pavilion on a chilly Tuesday evening wishing for silver bullets … [Read more...] about Another crazy summer?
Summer roadwork planned for Route 73
DOT plans to replace guardrails on stretch of road in Keene Valley By Phil BrownMotorists should expect slowdowns on Route 73 this summer while work crews replace guardrail on a 15-mile stretch of road. The work will begin in June and conclude … [Read more...] about Summer roadwork planned for Route 73
Essex County to run free High Peaks trail buses this summer
By TIM ROWLAND Hiker shuttle buses will serve popular High Peaks trailheads this summer under an agreement between the New York Department of Environmental Conservation and Essex County. As planned, the state will pay $1.2 million for four … [Read more...] about Essex County to run free High Peaks trail buses this summer