Daily Archives: December 15, 2011

Company describes plan to bring tower, cell service to Inlet

Daniel Schweigard, a representative of Independent Towers Holdings, LLC, a wireless communications tower company, approached the Inlet Town Board at their monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 13 about the possibility of placing a cell phone tower in Inlet.

Schweigard has been talking to the board for the past few years about utilizing some high ground behind Fern Park for the creation of a cell phone tower, according to Town Supervisor John Frey.

Earlier this week, Frey said Schweigard was approached by AT&T who, according to Frey, is seeking to place six towers in various areas of the Adirondack Park. Continue reading →

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Moratorium: Woodgate P.O. to stay open till May 2012, at least

As a result of a national moratorium announced by the U.S. Postal Service in Washington on Tuesday, December 13, the Woodgate Post Office will remain open until at least May of 2012.

Due in part to multiple requests by United States senators and congressmen, the USPS has delayed the closing of post offices and mail processing facilities until Congress has time to process a number of bills that deal with the financial problems of the Postal Service.

In August of this year, the Woodgate Post Office had received a final determination of closure.

However, with the help of an appeal filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) by the Woodgate Citizens Committee, the Woodgate Post Office has been able to hang on a bit longer.

According to John Isley, President of the committee, the PRC has not yet rendered a decision on the Woodgate closing. Continue reading →

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Pastor Lawrence Bartel to take 4-mo. sabbatical

Niccolls Memorial Presbyterian Church in Old Forge has received a grant from the Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment, Inc. that will fund a four-month sabbatical for Pastor Lawrence Bartel.

This grant is part of the 2011 National Clergy Renewal Program, which allows pastors to take a break from their daily obligations and gain the fresh perspective and renewed energy that a carefully considered “sabbath time” of travel, study, rest and prayer can provide for the benefit of their ongoing ministries. Continue reading →

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Robert Moore honored for 10 years of service as Town of Webb’s supervisor

Friends and colleagues of Town of Webb Supervisor Robert Moore gathered at the Old Mill Restaurant on Thursday, December 15 to honor him for his years of service to the town as supervisor.

After 10 years at Webb’s top post, Moore decided not to seek reelection.

Among those in attendance were board members Kate Russell, Mike Ross, Richard Risley, and JB Herron, Town Clerk Nanci Russell, Police Chief John Russell, Codes Enforcement Officer Andy Getty, and Deputy Supervisor Arthur Eyre.

Also in attendance was Supervisor-elect Ted Riehle, and Moore’s wife, Mary, who will begin her service to the town in January, having been recently elected to the town board.

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Stillwater: DEC starts enforcement action, alleges permit violations

The Town of Webb has been notified that an enforcement action has been directed toward Scott and Russell Thompson of Beaver River in response to permit violations, as alleged by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), according to Randall Young, the regional attorney for the DEC.

In a letter dated December 7, which outlines the department’s position, Young said the DEC’s intention is not to eliminate barge, water taxi and river boat services on Stillwater Reservoir.

Rather, the issue relates to a permit the DEC issued to Scott and Russell Thompson to allow them to operate their barge business on public property. Continue reading →

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Webb fifth graders conduct Humane Society fundraiser

The fifth grade class at the Town of Webb School has begun its annual fundraiser to benefit the Herkimer County Humane Society of Mohawk.

The students’ goal this year is to raise $700 which will be used to support the cost of spaying and neutering dogs and cats available for adoption.

Anyone who would like to assist with the students’ goal can send a check payable to The Herkimer County Humane Society to: Anne Phinney, c/o Town of Webb School, P.O. Box 38, Old Forge, NY 13420.

“The shelter’s needs are endless and we hope to alleviate some of the burden. If you are considering a pet for your family this holiday season, please consider adopting from one of the many shelters in the Central New York area,” said Mrs. Phinney.

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North Country awarded $103 million in support of economic development

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced last week that $785 million in state funding has been awarded to the ten Regional Economic Development Councils (REDCs) across the state.

Of the ten plans presented statewide, the North Country was among four that were awarded with “Best Plan” designation, thereby resulting in more projects being supported.

Overall, $103.2 million has been awarded in support of seventy projects across the North Country region. Continue reading →

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