The Otter Lake Association will hold its next monthly meeting on Saturday, June 27 at 10 a.m. at the new fire house on Route 28.
This month’s meeting will feature William “Jay” O’Hern, author and lecturer on the Adirondacks and its surroundings. Continue reading
By Jay Lawson
Mike Mitchell addressed the Town of Webb Board with an update on his Moose River Commons housing project at the former Old Forge Hardware Lumber Yard.
He spoke on Tuesday, May 12, at the board’s regular monthly meeting.
Following is Mike’s description of the housing project to date. Continue reading
By Gina Greco
Route 28 heading north from Old Forge. Photo by Gina Greco
The New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) held informational meetings at VIEW to discuss the upcoming repairs along Route 28 in Forestport, White Lake, Otter Lake, McKeever Bridge, Old Forge and Eagle Bay and to take public comments and hear concerns on Wednesday, April 23.
DOT representatives informed community members that starting April 27, 2015, a three-color signal will return at the site of the of the Route 28 bridge in McKeever. Continue reading
By Jay Lawson
The Town Board held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 14, in Old Forge, where it discussed and resolved a number of issues from tobacco policy to local health services.
The Town of Webb Board resolved that a review of the Town of Webb Master Plan is necessary, and that interested community members, whose names were submitted by Planning Board Chair Marcia Barker, be appointed to serve on a Plan Review Committee. Continue reading
To the Editor:
I read with interest the article concerning the study into the future of EMS and Advanced Life Support in the area. I was in attendance at the meeting and would like to contribute further to the discussion.
The problem that faces the area is by no means anything new. The entire industry (and it is a business) is facing a shortage of volunteers for a number of reasons. It is becoming more and more difficult to afford to participate for several reasons and are not unique to our neck of the woods. Continue reading
Some of Old Forge’s Emergency Services Volunteers: Kneeling, from left, are Dan Rivet, Linda Salin, and Richard Risley. Back row, Terry Lehnen, Peg Masters, Dave and Jeanette Berkstresser, Ron Leszyk, Dave Langworthy, Father Shane, and Mike Senf. Photo by Gina Greco
By Gina Greco
The Central Adirondack Partnership for the 21st Century (CAP-21) met with local emergency personnel from Old Forge, Inlet and surrounding areas, to discuss local emergency response needs including the challenge of regenerating and sustaining an adequate volunteer force. Continue reading
The Town of Webb UFSD Board of Education held a meeting on Tuesday, March 17, where it took the following actions—which are summarized here and do not represent official minutes.
Approved the Minutes of March 3, 2015 Board of Education meeting and March 11, 2015 special meeting.
Approved the Warrants and Claims. Continue reading