Grumbellies reopening. Lake homeowners fight state. Rehabilitators and the work needed.
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Voluntary water restrictions
The Department of Public Works is asking residents to reduce their outdoor watering when using automatic systems beginning Today, Tuesday, Aug. 12. There are no restrictions for outdoor watering with hand-held devices for gardens, plants, trees, or shrubs. Saratoga Springs Commissioner of Public Works, Charles “Chuck” Marshall is asking people to set their systems to this schedule:
Odd numbered houses water landscaping during odd calendar days (House number 219 waters on August 13, 15, 17, 19, etc.)
Even numbered houses water landscaping during even calendar days (House number 110 waters on August 12, 14, 16, 18, etc.)
No watering from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. due to evaporation rates (can represent a loss of up to 30%)
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State, lake homeowners in lawsuit
Some in the Spruce Ridge Homeowner’s Association on Saratoga Lake have hit a dead end with the state over a wall the state erected in an emergency to shore-up the road in 2019, a story in the Daily Gazette says. The New York State Department of Transportation removed two stairways that gave owners access to their docks and swimming areas on the lake. The argument is over who is responsible and for how much.
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Column as I see ‘em: Kvetching edition
Saratoga Report Editor Dan DeFederice’s latest column has in his own words a few gripes: Speedway smells, funny “no parking or else” signs, and more make the funny gripes of this semi-cantankerous column.
Wilton developer seeks $12M in tax incentives
A Brooklyn development company has asked for more than $12 million in tax incentives for its $150 million senior living project in Wilton. The Markstone Group has won approval from the Wilton Planning Board to build a 390-unit senior living community, and now is asking the county’s Industrial Development Agency for the tax incentives. Construction is expected to last seven years, a story in the Albany Business Review says.
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Grumbellies to reopen in Ft. Edward
Jeff and Irma Hamblin are plan to reopen ‘Grumbellies’ in Fort Edward soon, says a story in the Post-Star. The couple first ran the restaurant in Fort Ann where it drew a steady clientele. They have the down home vibe and a country music feel that keeps people coming in.
Trump’s premier legislation: What it does to the North Country
The Adirondack Explorer has a story covering just what the Big Beautiful Bill does to people in the North Country. Click here to read it.
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