Visitors examine a boat at Mountainman’s 2014 Paddlefest. Photo by Gina Greco
By Jay Lawson
The Adirondack Paddlefest layout will change in 2015, when the event is held in Old Forge from Thursday, May 14 through Sunday, May 17, which will make the traditional closing of Lakeview Avenue unnecessary, according to event host John Nemjo of Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company. Continue reading
By Jay Lawson
The Town of Webb Board met on Tuesday, January 13th for their regular monthly meeting.
Supervisor Ted Riehle read a report from Peg Masters, Town of Webb Historian.
In her report, Masters summarized some of the activities she had been involved with in 2014. Continue reading
By Jay Lawson
Supervisor Ted Riehle introduced Ron Johnston, the Town of Webb’s new Police Chief, at the monthly meeting of the Town Board that was held on Tuesday, January 13th in Old Forge.
Chief Johnston began his appointment on Monday the 12th.
Johnston was on hand to request authorization to order a new police vehicle with funds that were allocated for that purchase in the 2015 Webb budget. Continue reading
The Town of Webb UFSD Board of Education held a meeting on Tuesday, November 18, where it took the following actions, which are summarized here and do not represent official minutes.
Approved the Minutes of November 4, 2014.
Approved the Warrants and Claims.
Approved the Treasurer’s Reports for October 2014
Approved the 2014 Tax Collector’s Report
Approved and authorized the Tax Collector to return unpaid taxes to the counties by November 14, 2014 Continue reading
Emotions ran high, Tuesday, as residents pressed the Town of Webb Board for clarity as to an ongoing investigation of the police department, while admonishing the board for its handling of the investigation and for perceived insensitivities toward the police chief and his family, longtime members of the Old Forge community.
Jerry Olsen of Old Forge said the investigation into the department should have been conducted outside of public view in deference to a chief that has served the community and local law enforcement over a 35-year career. Continue reading