Author Archives: Jay Lawson

Moving forward in Old Forge:

Webb town board supports concept of housing project

The Town of Webb Board agreed to support an affordable housing initiative being explored privately at the former Old Forge lumber yard, which has been non-commercial and vacant for about thirty years, according to a request offered by CAP-21.

The board discussed the issue at its monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 10.

The lumber yard property, which is in the center of Old Forge, has been identified by two regional housing studies as an ideal property for development  and a return to productive use, according to Nick Rose, CAP-21’s executive director.

The plan, which is being presented as conceptual at this time, involves the construction of an affordable, pocket neighborhood project, which would reclaim and renovate the property. Continue reading →

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Webb town board gathers Tuesday for its regular monthly meeting

The Town of Webb town board met on Tuesday, July 10 for its regular monthly meeting, where it heard and considered a number of matters on the public’s behalf. Following are some of the items.

• The board received a letter from Jennifer Hartsig which asked the board to consider urging Time Warner Cable to add some currently excluded Okara Lakes residents to its service territory.

She said she and others have contacted Time Warner Cable directly, but that a support request from the town board would be of value.

Hartsig’s request was included in public meeting discussion on Tuesday, July 11 about the town’s proposed contract renewal with Time Warner.

• Mary Lemire, president of the Old Forge Garden Club, sent a letter to the Town of Webb Board thanking the town for its funding support of the Club’s annual planting at the Point Park.

“The Park is a focus for downtown,” she wrote. “[The Club] looks forward to partnering with the Town in maintaining the Park in years to come.” Continue reading →

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Webb board considers Mountainman one-day Stand-Up Paddle race, event

Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company requested that a portion of the lakefront near Pied Piper be used for a one-day Stand-Up Paddleboard event on Saturday, July 21.

Taking place at the event would be paddle activities that include free demos and a Stand-Up Paddle race. No sales would happen at the lakefront, according to Mountainman.

Some town board members said they support the idea and the event, but would like more details, particularly as to the number of “pop-ups” that would be assembled on the lakefront. Supervisor Ted Riehle said that information could be acquired for the board’s meeting on Monday, July 16, when a final vote would be taken. Continue reading →

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Health Center: Webb town board transitioning local lab service

The Town of Webb has agreed to give a 90-day notice to Centrex Clinical Laboratories Inc. that the town will be ending its local service agreement with the company.

Centrex is the current provider of clinical laboratory services at the Town of Webb Professional Offices in Old Forge.

The move is intended to get a 90-day notification, which is required by contract, out of the way before an expected transfer of operations to St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center that is likely to occur later this summer.

The Town of Webb has been in negotiations with St. E’s in recent months as a revamping of services offered by the local health center.

And it appears that all is settled but for final details. Continue reading →

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CAP-21, Town of Webb team up on community block grant effort

CAP-21, Town of Webb team up on community block grant effort

The Town of Webb has agreed to enter into a grant application prepared by CAP-21 on behalf of the town for a community block grant.

Proceeds of a successful grant application could provide for infrastructure improvements, public service programs and business development, according to Supervisor Ted Riehle.

He described some projects that could benefit. Continue reading →

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TOBIE Phase 2 edges forward in Eagle Bay

Supervisor Ted Riehle gave a status report on the TOBIE Phase Two project, particularly as regards to the planned public restrooms in Eagle Bay, at the Town of Webb board’s monthly meeting held on Tuesday, June 12th.

He said a bid letting is expected by the end of July for construction work relating to the project.

Those bids are expected to be opened in August, with the awarding of contracts immediately or soon thereafter.

Actual construction is expected to start in the fall. Continue reading →

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McCauley Project: Webb authorizes Gaetano Construction involvement

Gaetano Construction has proposed that it will assess existing plans for improving the McCauley Mountain chalet and provide detailed requirements and estimates for the work.

Gaetano’s cost is expected to be between $2,000 and $2,500, and the Town of Webb Board agreed to allocate the funds at its meeting on Tuesday, June 12th.

Councilwoman Kate Russell said the detailed estimates will serve as documentation needed in submitting grant applications.

She added that the funds for Gaetano’s services can be drawn from an applicable allocation in the current budget. Continue reading →

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