Erin Barton, of Long Lake, has been named Events Coordinator for the Town of Long Lake Parks, Recreation and Tourism department effective immediately.
Her responsibilities include event planning and implementation in both Long Lake and Raquette Lake.
Behind the scenes Barton will facilitate the coordination of the monthly calendar, deliver fresh content to area newspapers and work closely with town organizations to support them where she can.
Barton will assist with grant-writing, publicity, website coordination and improve outreach to the youth through the Hamilton County Trailblazers.
Barton, a Long Lake native, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in history in 2005 from St. Lawrence University and has job experience locally at the Adirondack Museum, Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts, Redhouse Arts Center and Gore Mountain.
“There’s nothing more satisfying then giving back to the community you were raised in. I can’t wait to get started,” Barton said.
