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Town Officials
Assessor: Steve Petrashune
518 - 293 - 6666, ext. 6
Budget Officer: Patti LaMora
518 - 293 - 6666, ext. 2
Code Enforcement Officer:
Todd Perry
518 - 293 - 6666, ext. 5
Court Clerk:
Carol Plumadore
518 - 293 - 8082
Dog Control Officer:
Mark Plumadore
518 - 293 - 6666, ext. 8
Highway Superintendent:
James Waldron
518 - 293 - 7707
Legislator: Patty Waldron
518 - 645 - 4687
Picketts Corners Park Manager and Recreation Leader
Cullen Coryer 518 - 293 - 6666, ext. 9 Pool: 519 - 293 - 7387
Program for the Elderly:
Betty Tedford
518 - 293 - 6666, ext. 4
Secretary to Supervisor:
Patti LaMora
518 - 293 - 6666, ext. 2
Tax Collector: Mark White
518 - 293 - 6427
Town Clerk: Mary Bell
518 - 293 - 6666, ext. 3
Town Council:
Gerald Delaney
518 - 569 - 7800
Tracy Eggleston
518 - 293 - 7247
Jim Facteau
518 - 570 - 8854
Michele Petrashune
518 - 726 - 0397
Town Historian: Jan Couture
518 - 293 - 8251
Town Justices:
Renee M. Drollette
Karen Waldron - Munson
518 - 293 - 8082
Town Supervisor:
Nick Carter
518 - 293 - 6666, ext. 1
Saranac Town Offices, 3662 State Route 3, P.O. Box 147, Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 293 - 6666 www.townofsaranac.com Editor, Nancy Dow, 442 Nashville Road, Saranac, NY 12981 (518) 492-7064 [email protected]
The Town Crier January 2018
By Elaine Rice
Dannemora Free Library
February Month of
Special Events
Although a local library is an
inviting friend every day,
Dannemora Free Library
plans to celebrate February
2018 as “Love Your
Library” month.
In addition to February
being a fine-free month at
DFL, area residents are
encouraged to visit any time
to use the Maker Space to
create a valentine or work on
some other project.
Specifically during the school
break, on Tuesday,
February 20th, individuals
and/or families might visit
the library to purchase and
make a book-themed ceiling
tile or to make a donation
and take advantage of a mini
photo session (a family or
individual photo taken in
front of a Love-Your-Library
themed backdrop and emailed
to you the next day) or to
merely stop by to browse and
have a snack.
Love Your Library others to enjoy? You can
showcase that title by
decorating a ceiling tile,
possibly focusing on a theme,
or a character, or an episode
from that book. In addition to
adding a decorative touch to
the library, your suggested
title and creativity may spark
another’s interest, as well as
contribute to a library
fundraiser. Paint and ceiling
tiles, donated by Haley
Lumber, are available at the
library. Suggested donation
for this individual or family
project is $25.
Coffee, Chocolate, and
Chat continues with 2018
sessions planned for the third
Thursday of the month at
6:00 pm. Scheduled
presentations include:
January 18 - Larry Seney
- Native Artifacts.
February 15 - Leslie Ranger,
Edward Jones Representative
- Basic Investments
March 15 - Master Gardener
- Spring Gardening Ideas
January 2, the DFL Book
Club will be discussing The
Last Runaway by Tracy
Chevalier and February 6,
Into the Wilderness, by Sara
Donati. New members
welcome.
What’s Been
Happening at DFL?
This past summer's Building
a Better World reading
program was a huge success.
Any idea of how many books
were read by those who
participated? Not 100...Not
300...Not even 500… 616
books were enjoyed by the
young people involved.
Readers and their families
should be so proud!
In mid-November, Saranac
Central Middle and High
School Library Club
members moved the books
from the two long book
shelves in the computer
room. The next day, five
volunteers from Plattco
Corporation (in celebration
of Plattco’s 120th
Anniversary) disassembled
those shelves, reconfigured
their locations, and restocked
the shelves. Sincere
appreciation goes out to
those volunteers. Truly, this
move could not have been
done without their efficient,
knowledgeable, and
congenial help.
Do you have a favorite book
or one you would encourage
including glass, nails, wire, cans, etc. Fines for a first offense include up to a $150 fine and/or 15 days in jail, plus applicable court surcharges. This law also stipulates that anyone who places or permits to be placed upon any highway any material which interferes with the safe use of the highway shall immediately remove the same or cause it to be removed. This includes snow!
Submitted by Michele Petrashune Town Board With winter comes the need for plowing, shoveling, and snow blowing of driveways, sidewalks, and parking lots. Article 1219 of New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law makes it illegal to plow, shovel, or blow snow into a street or highway. This law also covers other items likely to pose a hazard to motorists,
Putting Snow or
Refuse Into Street
or Highway is Illegal
January 2018 Page 2
Mark Your
Calendar:
Town Board
Meetings
Organizational Meeting of the Town Board is Monday, January 8, 2018.
Meetings at the Town Hall begin at 7:00 pm and are open to the public.
Monday, January 22
Monday, February 26
Monday, March 26
New Year’s Day
Monday, January 1 Town Office Closed
Martin Luther
King Jr. Day
Monday, January 15 Town Office Closed
Groundhog Day
Friday, February 2
Valentine’s Day
Wednesday, February 14
Presidents Day
Monday, February 19 Town Office Closed
Daylight Savings
Time Begins
Sunday, March 11
St. Patrick’s Day
Saturday, March 17
Spring Begins
Tuesday, March 20
Property Tax Season Begins
By Mark White Saranac Town Tax Collector Here are a few reminders for the current tax collection season. The County Treasurer has made some changes in the format of tax bills this past year. At the bottom of the tax bill you will find the amount due, if you choose to pay the full amount in January. As well, you will now find, in the same area, the amount owed in January if you wish to pay by installments. If you choose the installment method of payment, the first installment must be paid to Mark White, Tax Collector by January 31, 2018. You will pay the second, third, and final installments to the Clinton County Treasurer using the coupons on the second page of the bill.
Tax Collection Hours
Monday (January only)
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday (January only) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday (January only)
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Wednesday (February, March, April) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Payments may be mailed to: Mark White, Tax Collector
P.O. Box 183 Saranac, NY 12981
Refer to the back of the tax bill for more
information.
If you have any questions, please call me at 518 - 293 -6427.
Thank you for your cooperation.
If you are a homeowner and hire a person to plow your driveway, and you permit the snow to be plowed into the road, you could be cited under this law. Even if the easiest way to rid your driveway, parking lot, or sidewalk of snow is to put it into the street or road and hope the next pass of the plow will take care of it, take note of this law and find another place to put the snow.
are all focused on these issues. Fiscal responsibility is one of my priorities. Please feel free to contact me with any concerns.
You may email me at [email protected] or call me at 518-570-8854.
Again, thank you for putting your trust in me as your
Councilman.
By Jim Facteau Town Board Thank you to the residents of the Town of Saranac for electing me to a four-year term as your Councilman.
Move Town Forward
With my past experience in Saranac Town Government, as Town Supervisor and Highway Superintendent, I feel I can help move our town forward by working
with the Board and department heads to resolve some of the outstanding issues facing Saranac.
Common Concerns
While going door to door during my campaign, internet for outlying areas and paving of our town roads were common concerns. I have spoken to Board members, as well as the new Highway Superintendent, and find we
Councilman Facteau’s
Concerns and Priorities
January 2018 Page 3
Dannemora
Free Library
Hours of
Operation
Monday 11:00 - 4:00
Tuesday 2:30 - 8:00
Wednesday 11:00 - 4:00
Thursday 2:30 - 8:00
FREE WiFi is available
whenever the building
is open.
Submitting
Stories To
This
Publication
If you would like to send a
photo, report about issues or events that affect our
community, or write a brief article or story to publish in The Town Crier, please send
your material to: [email protected]
Updating Our
Mailing List
If your name or address
needs to be corrected or you know of a neighbor or friend who did not receive a copy and would like to be added
to the mailing list, please write to:
Nick Carter, Supervisor P.O. Box 147 Saranac, NY 12981
By Jan Couture NYS Registered Historian Town of Saranac [email protected] 518-293-8251 Neighbor Helping Neighbor I know many people of Saranac are history buffs. This time, I need to call on you for several requests I’ve received. Unlike the genealogy requests I receive every month, these apply to many of our local residents and can only be helped by them. Just today, a person asked if I had any photos of the one-room school house on Bucks Corners and Picketts Corners. Is there anyone out there with a photo they are willing to share? A scan is totally acceptable, or even a photo of a photo. Then, there is the one about an 1812 musket being fired by Charles Turner in his backyard in Redford. Lee Turner remembers gathering in his backyard with his
Historical Happenings January 2018 Page 4
News From
Mountain
Lions
Snowmobile
Club
All we need is some
serious snow to get the trail bed open!
Monthly Meetings are
the first Thursday
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Saranac Town Hall
Call Dennis DelGrosso, Club Secretary
518 - 726 - 6650
For more information
News From
Saranac
Community
Outreach
Cindy Waldron Outreach Worker
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
518 - 293 - 6661 www.jceo.org
Volunteers are Welcome
Donations Accepted
All Services are Confidential
written about its early days. Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated, by Chris and her mother, as well answer some of the questions I get. Please feel free to email me with any information you have on any of these items. I will then forward your information to the proper people. I really enjoy dealing with these people on their various requests. They are all so different in their searches and I always discover something new with each one. I hope you enjoyed the holidays as you made your own family history.
friends, and his father’s friends, to witness the firing every July Fourth. Does anyone want to share this memory? The most interesting question was an email from Chris Roefaro asking for information for her mother. Her mother, June Barber, was in the 1954 Saranac graduating class. She said this was the first graduating class from Saranac! She has many warm memories of her class of only 12 students. She was wondering if any of her classmates were still in the area and if they would have any photos or memories to share. I researched June Barber’s background and found her parents were Gilbert and Helen and she had a younger brother, Donald. They lived on the Bucks Corners Road. I know there are still Barbers living on the road. I often get questions for stories of the beginning of Saranac School. There is very little
News from Rural Preservation
Company (RPC) of Clinton County, Inc.
By Laura Lacey Executive Director Rural Preservation Company of Clinton County, Inc. SVH Under RPC Management Effective January 1, 2018, RPC will take over management of Saranac Valley Housing on McCutcheon Lane. We are excited to work with our neighbors. If you are interested in filling out an application for Saranac Valley Housing, please call Manager Karen Racette at 518-293-8518 or email [email protected].
Vacancy Expected
RPC is expecting an apartment turnover in January. This is a low income, one bedroom unit on the second floor of Centennial House where the RPC offices are located at 48 Ganong Drive. If you would like to know more about this upcoming vacancy, please call Jenny or Laura at RPC 518-293-7569 or email [email protected]. Seeking Volunteers The Board of Directors of Saranac Valley Housing is
interested in any volunteer activities the youth, Fire Department, or other groups may want to coordinate for the residents at Saranac Valley Housing or Centennial House. Please contact Laura at RPC at 518-293-7569 or email [email protected]. RPC is anxiously waiting on word from the CDBG
application submitted in
September. Stay tuned.
Happy Holidays!
By Dan Carter
Town Board
Congratulations and good
luck to the elected and re-
elected officials representing
our Town and County. I can
hardly believe that the past
four years have gone by so
quickly. It has been my
privilege and honor to serve
the people of the Town of
Saranac. As I reflect and
consider the goals I had as a
candidate four years ago, I
am very proud of the work
completed. I wish all goals
would have been met, but
many challenges exist in
terms of facilitation of
government and, in some
cases, we have come up
short.
Improvements and offerings
we have made at our Town
Park and in our Recreation
Department are the product
of hard work done by Cullen
Coryer, Jackie Carter, Jake
Liberty and Rick St. Louis,
along with great support by
our Town Board. There is
also tremendous appreciation
for our community members
who have supported the
changes and improvements
made.
The investment has been
made in our pool and our new
playground, and with help
from the County and Grant
Writer Laurie Williams, we
enter our third summer of
Fitness in the Park, and now
have pickle ball courts, as
well. Michele Petrashune
volunteered her time to help
with the initial setup up of
Fitness in the Park. We have
purchased kayaks and Cullen
has provided a learning
opportunity for our youth on
the Saranac River, and Tracy
Eggleston has sought future
An Incredible Team January 2018 Page 5
News From
Saranac
Valley Housing
56 McCutcheon Lane
518 - 293 - 8518
Karen Racette,
Site Manager
New Website:
Chakradance
Dance in the Rain Healing “Ms. Sue” Delamarter
Wednesday 3:45- 5:15 pm
Chakradance is self-healing, similar to yoga meditation, with dance. As facilitator, I narrate the dance to help focus on the area and color of the energy center we are working on.
If you cannot sit on the floor or stand for long periods, you may
sit in a chair during the meditation, mandala art, or dance. Visit Facebook at
Danceintherainhealing and check out a Chakradance video and stay updated on the class
schedule. If you plan to attend, please contact me at least one day prior to class (so I have enough handouts and equipment) at [email protected] or text 518-897-6148. Please bring a yoga pillow if you have one. $20 per class or 10 classes for $160 (a $40 savings). Your first class is free to see if this is something you enjoy. Classes run when Saranac School District is in session and will be cancelled for a Snow Day. Please contact me with any questions.
There is nothing he could not
fix or was afraid to tackle.
We would not have been able
to make these improvements
without his input.
I would also like to thank
Jake Liberty for his
dedication in making so
many positive changes to our
Park. Truly appreciate.
When elected in 2014,
Former Supervisor Joe
Gerardi hoped to bring back
the Town Crier after longtime
editor Joyce Ryan had
retired a few years earlier. I
was so proud to be able to ask
my friend, Nancy Dow, if she
would be interested in taking
on this role. Nancy has done
a fantastic job bringing her
enthusiasm and organization
to our Town Crier. She is a
volunteer who spends many
hours making sure issues of
the Crier are ready for our
residents. I know I echo the
sentiments of so many when
I say thank you to Nancy!
Next summer will be the fifth
year we have hosted a
Farmers Market on the
Saranac Green. A thank you
to our dedicated farmers for
giving our residents an
opportunity to purchase
locally sourced items.
A thank you to our many
dedicated employees of the
Town of Saranac. I would
also like to recognize our
Highway Department,
especially for how well they
handled the Blizzard of
2017.
Thank you Town of Saranac
for allowing me to serve you
these past four years.
Respectfully yours,
Dan Carter
opportunities for adult
waterfront training. We have
also upgraded our baseball
field with the help from
Athletic Director Brent
Denis and the school.
The Town has an incredible
team in Cullen and Jackie.
Cullen worked extremely
hard securing the funding for
our new playground. His
dedication is a tribute to the
legacy of his family who has
had such a long term impact
on our town’s recreation.
Jackie has made massive
improvements to the
organization of our youth
teams. She has also
established an online
presence, making signups a
bit easier for busy parents.
A thank you as well to Brent
Cringle for his many years of
serving the Recreation
Department.
There are more exciting
opportunities for the future as
Councilman Jerry Delaney
has worked with
Assemblyman Billy Jones to
provide for further
improvements for our Park in
an upcoming grant. Our
County Legislator Patty
Waldron was extremely
helpful with all of our
improvements. A thank you
to all the Board members
who donated their time
making sure the pool and
park upgrades happened. It
was not an easy journey;
many shoulders carried that
weight.
Rick St. Louis is such an
incredible asset to our town. I
would like to personally
thank him for answering any
question or request I have had
over the past four years.
January 2018 Page 6
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DANNEMORA VILLAGE OFFICE GYM Times of Play:
Monday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Call Kelli at 518 - 492 - 7000
Tuesday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Thursday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Call Mary at 518 - 492 - 7595 (leave message)
These classes are designed primarily for beginners who are curious about the game and want to learn.
It’s great fun and it’s free of charge.
Defensive Driving Course at Saranac Town Hall
Todd Rabideau, Additional Training Services
We will again be providing local area residents
a Reduced-Price, DMV-monitored, 6-hour Defensive Driving Course
Saranac Town Hall January 13, 2018 9:00am - 3:00pm.
The cost this year remains at the area’s lowest
price - just $29.00. No need to pre-pay either, as other providers require. Just bring your
Driver's License, a pen, bag lunch, and payment the day of class. You will need to call or email to
confirm you have a reserved seat. Call: 518-578-9626 or send an email to:
It is that wonderful time again. As our local roads become more challenging, you should be thinking of saving money on your insurance rates … even
if this is your daily commuter. Your attendance at this class will save you
10% annually for the next three (3) years !!! The course saves you money on your Collision,
No-Fault and Liability Auto and Motorcycle Insurance, as well as up to a 4-Point reduction from your Driver's License, DMV point total.
Come to the Town Hall and we will help you to
SAVE LIVES & SAVE MONEY!
Saranac residents may attend this course or take advantage of our ONLINE Course for $29.00, where you can break the time up into sessions,
as long as you complete the 6 hours online within 30 days. The NYS Approved ONLINE
IPIRP option can be found at: www.additionaltraining.com
News From Your
Councilwoman
By Michele Petrashune Town Board Thank you for your support; I am honored to serve as your Councilwoman for another four years. I have some specific items I will focus on during this term:
A multi-year Capital Plan
Review of current Policy and Procedures
Create am Emergency Plan Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns at 518 - 726 - 0397.
January 2018 Page 7
News From
The New
Land Trust
There have been some improvements at the NLT thanks to Chet Guenther,
who is working on his Eagle Scout project, scouts of Troup 8039, and other
volunteers. They have built a new outhouse in the meadow
and improved a muddy section of Destiny Trail, raising it by putting logs
across the trail.
Please come and see these improvements as you enjoy some soothing time in the
woods, a perfect antidote to the busy holiday season!
The New Land Trust, 287 acres and over 28 trails
dedicated to developing and sustaining the health of the
environment and the enjoyment of the public,
is located at 236 Plumadore Road
Saranac, NY.
You need not be a member to enjoy a picnic, walk, run,
snowshoe, cross country ski, or bird watch. NLT is open from
dawn to dusk.
After Dark Policy:
For night visiting or overnight outdoor camping, contact
Hal Moore 518 - 570 - 5375
No camping allowed in the Clubhouse
www.newlandtrust.org
or follow NLT on Facebook
Birth Circle
Birth is powerful and intense. No matter your experience, it is life-changing. Birth Circles are a great opportunity to connect with other families and process your birth experience. This is also a place to make plans for an upcoming birth, have questions answered and share ideas.
Come join us for this free event. For more information, contact Sarah Vaillancourt, Doula at [email protected]
What is a Doula?
A Birth Doula is a skilled, non-medical birth attendant, providing non-clinical physical, emotional, and psychological support to birthing mothers and their partners. A birthing couple is an expert on their preferences; a doula is an expert on birth. Hired by the couple, research shows that birth doulas providing continuous labor support reduce the rates of induction, epidural use, and cesarean sections. Couples who experience birth with doula support report higher rates of birth satisfaction and experience shorter labors. When in labor, it can be challenging to remember the questions to ask, the choices you’ve made, that you are strong. A doula’s job is not to speak for you, but to provide the support and reassurance you need to advocate for yourself. The doula can suggest different laboring positions and provide physical support and comfort. In short – the presence of a doula during your birth will improve your birth outcome – whatever your birth plans may be.
Jaclyn Carter and Cullen Coryer Recreation Department
As we attempt to stay warm now that the throes of winter are upon us, we would like to reminisce about the warmer days of fall. By all accounts, Soccer season in Saranac was a success. The Recreation Department would like to thank the following individuals for their countless hours and unwavering dedication to our youth: Rick St. Louis – he will deny his importance to our program, but we know the truth!- Travis Cayea, Alivia Waldon, Scott Petrashune, Heather Strack, Dustin Blair, Amber Liberty, Bridget LaPier, Jenn Friel, Shannan Wood, and Wendy Rascoe. These folks stepped up to coach our tiny humans and did a phenomenal job. Jenna Reil, Pacey Couture, Peyton Couture, Nora Canning, and Logan Fournia, Saranac High School students, did our officiating. If this is the future, it looks bright because of their efforts!
Basketball season is in full swing with over 90 kids playing and learning the sport. Come check out a game, Saturday mornings at Saranac Elementary School! As we look toward spring and warmer weather, keep an eye on the Recreation Facebook page, as well as the Town Website regarding baseball, softball, T-ball, fitness in the park, kayaking, and swimming lessons sign-ups. Our priority is to increase the use of the online sign-up forms for activities, found at Townofsaranac.com. Recognizing that not everyone has access, we continue to hold evening sign-up events. One of our major goals is to be paperless and we look forward to finding ways to make that happen.
Our last thank you goes out to our Town Board; specifically, Dan Carter, who has been instrumental in park improvements and steadfast in his vision for our youth. He, along with Jerry Delaney and Michele Petrashune, have had their hands in great things. It is with their support and dedication that all this greatness has been made possible, and, should you see them, a thank you goes a long way. Questions, concerns, ideas… please reach out to us. Wishing you a wonderful winter.
Hale and farewell: Congratulations to Jim Waldron and Jim Facteau for their successful elections; both bring past experience to the 2018 Board and I look forward to working with both. Congratulations to Michele Petreshune for her successful re-election and another four years of service. She works hard for Town good and I hope to continue our working relationship. Farewell to Daniel Carter, who did not seek another term. The Town has lost a hardworking, thoughtful member of this Board. Dan made it a point to be as informed on all issues coming up for Board action as possible. You not only knew where Dan stood, but he could articulate the reasons for his position. Dan was a strong proponent for modernizing and maintaining the Bowen Road Park and Pool. He was also a leading supporter of the Recreation Department and advocate for the continued upgrading of the Highway Department’s plow equipment. I wish Dan best of luck in his future endeavors and I hope, when the timing is right, he will consider another term of service.
My office hours remain the same: 7:00 am to 11:30 am, Monday through Friday. Stop
in; I always have coffee or tea.
News From
The Saranac
Dog Control
Officer
For those of you who do not
know me, my name is
Mark Plumadore, your
Dog Control Officer.
I am not Animal Control.
All dog calls must go through
Town Voicemail
518 - 293 - 6666
extension #8
I check the voicemail twice
daily, 9:30 am and 3:30 pm,
Monday through Friday.
I will deal with all dog calls
as soon as possible.
I do not accept dog calls
or act on them if messages
are left at my home or
cell phone, and please
DO NOT show up at my
house with a dog.
Please Note:
State Law requires all dogs
4 months of age or older
MUST be licensed in the
Town of Saranac with the
Town Clerk.
Outside Dogs
With cold weather coming,
if you have a dog who stays
outside, please make sure
they have adequate shelter
and fresh food and water
every day. If you are cold,
they are cold. Bring them
inside.
We also have a local law for
dogs, part of which includes a
leash law and barking dogs.
Owning a dog is a huge
responsibility; please make
Nicholas Carter - Town Supervisor January 2018 Page 8
As I look back at my two years in office and the tremendous learning curve I have gone through, I am grateful to Joe Gerardi for taking time to introduce me to the many projects and issues I would be working on when I took office in 2016. I am grateful to the Board for patiently guiding me in the process of Town Government. I am indebted to Patti Waldron, our County Legislator, for her support. I would be remiss not to point out other important people who have assisted me: Patti LaMora, who puts up with my quirky ways and Rick St. Louis, who just gets it done. This town is blessed to have hard working people who know their jobs and, with little supervision, go about their work for the betterment of the Town of Saranac. Finally, to our Crier Editor, Nancy Dow, thank you for being a positive voice for our Town.
The list of issues Joe and I went over in 2015 included exploring ways to upgrade the Highway Department’s fleet of plow trucks, Broadband expansion, the website, Standish water upgrade, upgrading our records storage area, possible expansion of natural gas along Ganong Drive, and the challenge of True Brook/Ganong, McCutcheon and Dashnaw bridges. So, after two years how have we done? The Board has bought one new truck last year and is in the process of completing a bid to build another truck in 2018. Broadband has expanded to the hamlet of Standish and the town is waiting for results of the next round of support from Albany to expand broadband to the rest of Saranac. Jackie Carter has
accepted the position of web master and is updating and improving our Town website. Standish water upgrade hit a snag when all bids received were almost double the budgeted cost. The Town has applied to the Community Development Block Grant program for additional funds. The Town successfully applied for and received a New York State Education Department Grant to inventory town records, set up a Record’s Storage Management Policy and build to State standards a storage area for all Town records. This project is 95% complete, with only final construction of the store room to be completed. NYSEG has completed the Ganong Drive Expansion of natural gas. Of the three bridges, Dashnaw Road remains a work-in-progress. I continue to explore funding assistance. Keith Cringle and I are researching the possibility of installing a box culvert to satisfy County and State requirements. A reason for looking back is to begin planning for the future. The following are 2018 goals for your Supervisor Goal 1: To report both the Standish water project and Broadband expansion projects have been successfully funded and construction of both will begin in the spring. Goal 2: Address Highway Department equipment needs. Goal 3: Continue work to develop the Town website as the go-to place for current information about Town happenings. Goal 4: Review the Comprehensive Plan of 2011, check progress and adjust the Plan, as needed. I will begin contacting former Project Advisory Committee members and others to set up meetings in the early part of 2018. Goal 5: Solve the Dashnaw Bridge problem.
January 2018 Page 9
N E W S
F R O M
T O W N
C L E R K
Mary Bell
• Notary Public
At no cost, Town residents
may get documents
notarized.
• Marriage License
Couples planning to marry
may contact the Town
Clerk to set up an
appointment.
• Dog License
Renewal
All dog license renewals
are mailed at the
beginning of each month.
Owners have until the end
of the month to pay in full.
Please return the renewal
by mail, or stop by the
office during posted hours.
• Hunting/Fishing
License
Visit Adirondack Archery
to purchase hunting,
fishing, and trapping
licenses.
• Payment Options
Cash, check, money order,
or credit cards, including
American Express, Master
Card, Visa, Discover, and
Debit, are accepted (a
small fee will apply)
Office Hours
9:00 am to 12:00 noon
Monday - Thursday
293 - 6666, ext. 3
College For Every Student
Outdoor Club Key Club
January 2018 Page 10
Upcoming
Events at
NLT
Winter Green Market
at the Clubhouse
Saturday 10 am - 1 pm January 20th
February 17th March 17th April 14th
Cock-A-Doodle Shoe
Sunday, January 14
8th Annual Chilifest
Saturday, February 17th
News From
Saranac
Hollow
Jammers
Every Tuesday Night
Saranac Town Hall, Route 3
Covered Dish Dinner
Begins at 6:00 pm
Music and Dancing 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Admission? A non-perishable food item
donated to your local Saranac Food Pantry
New People Are Welcome!
Patricia Wolf 518- 293-7106
Cletus Heywood 518-563-1008
Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 3:00 pm Saranac Methodist Church Suggested Donation $15 The acoustic jazz ensemble, Rhythm Future Quartet has a straightforward agenda: to keep the spirit of Gypsy jazz alive and expanding in today’s musical universe. The virtuosic foursome, named for a Django Reinhardt tune, offers up a newly minted sound, influenced by the classic Hot Club of France, yet wholly contemporary. Led by violinist Jason Anick and guitarist Olli Soikkeli, the quartet performs dynamic and lyrical arrangements of both Gypsy jazz standards and original compositions that draw upon diverse international rhythms and musical idioms. With Max O’Rourke on second guitar and Greg Loughman on bass, Rhythm Future is dedicated to expanding the boundaries of a vital musical genre. Jason Anick, an award-winning composer and one of the youngest professors at the esteemed Berklee College of Music in Boston, has shared the stage with an array of artists including Grammy award winning guitarist John Jorgenson, Stevie Wonder, The Jim Kweskin Jug Band, and Tommy Emmanuel. Olli Soikkeli (coined “the Finnish boy wonder”) recently made the move from Scandinavia to New York City, where he quickly became a top call guitarist in the bustling Brooklyn jazz scene. He has performed alongside rising star Cyrille Aimee, world-renowned Gypsy guitarist Stochelo Rosenberg, Bucky Pizzarelli, and many others. Max O’Rourke was the winner of the 2015 Saga Award from DjangoFest Northwest, and at 19 has already toured/recorded with many of the top American Gypsy Jazz musicians including John Jorgenson and Gonzalo Bergara. Greg Loughman is a top call bassist in Boston and has been heard with such luminaries as Sheila Jordan, Curtis Fuller, and George Garzone. “Rhythm Future Quartet breaks new ground for Gypsy jazz” ~The Boston Globe “Jason Anick is a rising star in the world of jazz violin” ~Downbeat Magazine “Rhythm Future Quartet have rocketed the music into the future by incorporating multiple influences…teaming it with their own virtuosity and playing it all with a joyful abandon that is downright infectious” ~Huffington Post “Olli Soikkeli is a riveting Finnish guitarist who combines astonishing dexterity and speed with pure soul in a way that places him among the worthiest current day successors to the legacy of the great Django” ~The Wall Street Journal
Hill and Hollow Presents
Rhythm Future Quartet
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N E W S
F R O M
T H E
C O U R T
C L E R K
C A R O L
P L U M A D O R E
The Court Clerk is normally available on Monday evenings, beginning at 4:30 pm for fine collection and general information. Court begins at 6:00pm, unless otherwise advised. If the Court is closed due to Court staff having a family emergency, there will be a sign on the door directing you when to reappear. If the weather is bad and you aren't sure if Court is open, call 518 - 293 - 8082. If it is before 4:30, leave a message and the Court Clerk will call you back.
• Court Phone
518 - 293 - 8082
• Fax Number
518 - 293 - 7706
Or
cplumadore @ townofsaranac.com
3668
State Route 3
(next to the Town Hall)
Friends of Extension
Recognized
By Jolene Wallace CCE of Clinton County
FREE HANDS-ON WORKSHOP
“Growing Plants from
Cuttings” Saturday, January 13, 2018
10:00 am to noon Cornell Cooperative Extension
6064 State Route 22, Suite 5 Plattsburgh
We will provide all the materials and you will learn to use cuttings from one plant to grow another. You will take your potted cuttings home. There is NO charge for this workshop, but space is limited so call 518- 561-7450 to register.
WATCH FOR….
“Starting plants from seed using grow lights”
“Building and growing
in a raised bed” “Gardening 101”
If you would like to be notified when dates are set for these workshops, call 518- 561-7450 and leave a message for Jolene with a phone number where you can be reached.
Clinton County Friends of Extension 2017
Dr. George Palmer has been a member of our Agricultural Committee for many years, is a member of the Clinton County Fair Board, and an advocate of the 4-H program. He is an incredible asset with his
knowledge and willingness to provide information and support for 4-H staff, helping our 4-H participants reach their full potential. He has
been on our Board of Directors and has volunteered countless hours to Extension and its programs.
Board President Rod Sherman and Dr. George Palmer with Executive Director Mary P. Breyette looking on.
Drs. Marty and Rich Frost, representing Chapel Hill Foundation, accept their Friends of Extension recognition with Rod Sherman and Jolene Wallace looking on.
Master Gardner Program
Chapel Hill Foundation has made it possible for Master Gardener volunteers to bring gardening to the youngest and oldest of Clinton County residents with their very generous funding of our program. We have been able to introduce
youngsters to the basics of growing healthy foods, pollination, and protecting the environment, and make gardening possible again for those of us who are no longer able to perform gardening tasks the way we once did.
Their contributions have enabled us to reach thousands of our residents who otherwise would not have these opportunities.
New Volunteers
The Clinton County Office of Cornell Cooperative Extension is pleased to welcome six new Master Gardener Volunteers who finished their training in November and are gearing up to work with the public in 2018. If you have any programs you would like to propose, contact Jolene at 518 - 561 - 7450 or [email protected].
Interesting Ideas? We tailor our programs to our audience and work with
people of all ages and abilities. It may be reading a
book to preschoolers about insects, how vegetables grow, pollination, or any other
garden or environment related topic, followed by a
hands-on project. It may be building and installing a
raised bed to enable folks living in senior housing, who
find it difficult to bend or kneel, to garden comfortably once again.
We are always open to suggestions—don’t hesitate to call.
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TOWN OF SARANAC NYS Rt. 3 - P.O. Box 147 Saranac, NY 12981
PRESORTED STANDARD
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
PLATTSBURGH, NY
PERMIT NO.173
By Todd Perry
Town of Saranac Code Enforcement Officer
Since October, 2016, NYS Residential Energy Code has
mandated a blower door test must be performed and
documentation provided verifying the home meets or
exceeds NYS Code requirements prior to issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy.
To date, not all contractors have been forwarding
documentation of the test. For your convenience, this list is a
selection of local contractors who are qualified to perform
such testing.
Questions, Comments, or concerns? Please contact me.
New Residential
Construction
Mandates
Blower Door Test
Blower Door Test Contractor List
Chris Grimone
© 518 - 572 - 5622
Ed Woltner, Summit Contracting
(O) 518 - 576 - 4691 (C) 518 - 935 - 5623
Kevin McKiernan, Service Partners
(C) 518 - 265 - 7721
Justin Pallack, Innovation Now
(O) 518 - 354 - 5000 (C) 518 - 812 - 3282
Curt Smith, Joint Council for Economic Opportunity
(O) 518 - 491 - 0487
