By Gwendolyn Craig Saranac Lake Marina’s expansion project is temporarily on hold again, after an Essex County judge signed a restraining order on Jan. 6 preventing any work. The project could be on hold indefinitely, depending on the outcome of a … [Read more...] about Saranac Lake Marina project back in court
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Q&A with Chad Dawson about resigning from the APA
By Gwendolyn Craig Chad Dawson, an Adirondack Park Agency board member, sent his letter of resignation to Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday. The former professor at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry has been … [Read more...] about Q&A with Chad Dawson about resigning from the APA
Campfires now OK at Essex Chain Lakes primitive tent sites
By Gwendolyn Craig Campfires are now allowed at 11 primitive camp sites in the Essex Chain Lakes, and a new equestrian staging area and expanded parking will be installed at the old Outer Gooley Club. The measures were passed as … [Read more...] about Campfires now OK at Essex Chain Lakes primitive tent sites
Comments question campfires, new parking proposals for Essex Chain Lakes
By Gwendolyn Craig The Adirondack Park Agency is slated to decide whether campfires and an expanded parking area will jive with current policy for the Essex Chain Lakes during its Thursday meeting. Both proposed actions garnered public comments … [Read more...] about Comments question campfires, new parking proposals for Essex Chain Lakes
Public, preservationists voice support for Debar Lodge
By Gwendolyn Craig The decision of how to handle a historic Adirondack camp in Franklin County is a state Constitutional conundrum that has seen a wave of support for preserving it. The issue for decision makers lies with the two pieces of … [Read more...] about Public, preservationists voice support for Debar Lodge
DEC leaves public in the dark on High Peaks meetings
By Gwendolyn Craig It has been about four months since the public has heard from the High Peaks Advisory Group that's been meeting privately to recommend crowd management in the Adirondack Park’s High Peaks. The state Department of Environmental … [Read more...] about DEC leaves public in the dark on High Peaks meetings