Tri-Lakes Town Square

Tri-Lakes Town Square has no newsroom and no payroll. We're looking for neighbors who can sit in on a meeting, take a photo, pass along a tip, or write something up.

Community Notice · July 26, 2026

Saranac Lake Residents Can Like and Share Village Posts. They Can't Comment on Them at All.

Saranac Lake · June 19, 2026

If You Work for the Village of Saranac Lake, Read This.

Saranac Lake · June 18, 2026

A Village Trustee Is Pushing Back on the Mayor's New Media Policy — And Questioning the Whole Pattern

Saranac Lake · June 17, 2026

Saranac Lake Village Now Wants to Know When Journalists Are Calling — And Why

Saranac Lake · June 17, 2026

Tupper Lake Field Day Is Canceled This Year. The Fourth of July Gets the Energy Instead.

Tupper Lake · June 16, 2026

The World's Best Mountain Bikers Are Coming to Lake Placid This Fall. It's Also the Last Time.

Lake Placid · June 15, 2026

Main Street Is Closing This Weekend. Blame the Cars — In a Good Way.

Saranac Lake · June 15, 2026

Heads Up: The Lake Placid Marathon Is Today. Here's What's Closed and When.

Lake Placid · June 14, 2026

The Two Democrats Debated. They Agreed on Almost Everything Except the One Thing That Matters Most Here.

Elections · June 13, 2026

The NY-21 Democratic Primary Is 12 Days Away. Here Is What You Need to Know.

Elections · June 11, 2026

You Can Now Plan Your Yard Sale Route on Town Square

Community · June 11, 2026

Saranac Lake Police Investigate Suspected Swatting Incident Downtown

Saranac Lake · June 10, 2026

Senator Gillibrand Secures $1 Million for Arts Center Lake Placid Renovation

Lake Placid · June 10, 2026

The Tri-Lakes Has Two Fewer Independent Newspapers Than It Did Four Months Ago.

Local News · June 9, 2026

The Press-Republican Is Going to Three Days a Week. Here's What That Means for the Tri-Lakes.

Local News · June 7, 2026

The Tinman Turns 44. Tupper Lake Has Been Ready Since 1983.

Tupper Lake · June 6, 2026

21 People Were Detained by Federal Immigration Agents in Lake Placid Last Week. Here Is What Happened.

Federal agents conducted two operations — a May 28 parking lot raid and a Tuesday traffic stop — detaining restaurant workers, roofers, and others. ICE says all violated immigration law. An advocacy group says seven had legal work authorization.

public-safety · June 4, 2026

A Fox Attacked People in Westport. It Tested Positive for Rabies.

essex-county · June 3, 2026

Adirondack Regional Airport Is Getting an $8.5 Million Makeover. They Need Someone to Run the New Café.

The Town of Harrietstown is looking for a café operator as part of an $8.5 million airport renovation funded by New York State.

harrietstown · June 1, 2026

Netflix Is Making a Show Set in the Adirondacks. They Want North Country People in It.

entertainment · May 31, 2026

Harrietstown Town Board: Broadband Paused, STR Law in the Works, New Council Member Appointed

Franklin County has paused its broadband initiative. A short-term rental law is being drafted. George Connelly appointed to fill vacated council seat.

government · May 30, 2026

A Saranac Lake Officer Won Franklin County’s Top DWI Enforcement Award for the Second Year in a Row. On the Way There, She Stopped to Help an Injured Man.

Officer Gabrielle Buckley of the Saranac Lake Police Department received the Franklin County Traffic Safety Award for most impaired driving arrests for the second consecutive year. She also stopped to help an injured man on the way to the ceremony.

public-safety · May 29, 2026

Franklin County Confirms First Rabid Bat of 2026. Free Vaccination Clinics Available Through October.

Franklin County Public Health confirmed the county’s first rabid bat of 2026 on May 22. Free pet vaccination clinics run through October. Here is what residents need to know.

public-safety · May 28, 2026

Lake Placid Electric Department Employee Airlifted After Contact with Live Wire on Route 73

Stuart Spotts, an employee of the Lake Placid Municipal Electric Department, was airlifted to Upstate University Hospital’s major burn unit Friday after contacting a live wire on Route 73 near Adirondack Loj Road.

breaking · May 27, 2026

Harrietstown Town Board Meets Wednesday. Housing Working Group on the Agenda.

The Harrietstown Town Board meets Wednesday, May 28 at 6:00 p.m. A Housing Working Group session begins at 5:00 p.m. Both at 39 Main Street, Saranac Lake.

government · May 27, 2026

Tri-Lakes Town Square Has Collected 3,559 Government Documents — and Counting. Here Is What Is in the Archive and Why It Matters.

Since launching in 2025, Tri-Lakes Town Square has automatically archived 3,559 public documents from eleven government entities across the Tri-Lakes region. Every document is AI-summarized and searchable. The archive grows every night. It is free and always will be.

government · May 27, 2026

The State Wants to Limit Who Can Hike the High Peaks. The Public Is Not Convinced.

A $600,000 DEC report recommends daily visitor limits at four of the most popular High Peaks trailheads. More than 85 people showed up to a public meeting. Most were against it. The comment period closes June 1.

Adirondacks · May 26, 2026

Happy Memorial Day from Tri-Lakes Town Square

To everyone in Saranac Lake, Lake Placid, Tupper Lake, and the communities in between — happy Memorial Day. And thank you to every veteran and military family in the Tri-Lakes.

Community · May 25, 2026

House Fire in Gabriels Overnight. Family Was Away Camping. Cats Found Safe.

A house fire around midnight destroyed much of a Gabriels home. Katie Burgess and her son Elliot were camping and are safe. Both cats have been found. A GoFundMe has been set up.

breaking · May 24, 2026

Memorial Day 2026 in the Tri-Lakes: Parades, Ceremonies, and Where to Go

Saranac Lake’s parade steps off Sunday at 10:45am from the Fire Department. Lake Placid and Tupper Lake hold ceremonies Monday. Here is the full schedule.

Community · May 23, 2026

Saranac Lake Man Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for Predatory Sexual Assault of a Child

William J. Strack II, 38, was sentenced this week to the maximum penalty after pleading guilty in March. He also faces federal charges involving three additional victims. A federal jury trial is scheduled for July 13.

courts · May 23, 2026

VFW Auxiliary and Girl Scouts Place Flags on Veterans’ Graves Ahead of Memorial Day

Members of VFW Auxiliary Post 3357 joined Girl Scout troops from Saranac Lake and Bloomingdale to place flags on Auxiliary members’ graves at Pine Ridge and St. Bernard’s cemeteries. Scouts earned a patch for their vests.

Community · May 22, 2026

Netflix Is Making a Show Set in the Adirondacks. They Want North Country People in It.

Netflix is casting North Country residents for The God of the Woods, an Adirondack-set drama series filming June through October. No acting experience required.

Culture · May 22, 2026

Village of Saranac Lake Issues Boil Water Order for Bloomingdale Avenue and Depot Street

A Partial Boil Water Order issued May 20 remains in effect for Bloomingdale Avenue from Broadway to Church Street and the entire length of Depot Street. A water main break is the cause.

Public Safety · May 22, 2026

The Enterprise Is Behind a Paywall. Tri-Lakes Town Square Is Not. Here Is What That Means for You.

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise now requires a subscription to read local news online. Tri-Lakes Town Square is free and will remain that way — no paywall, no subscription, no corporate owner.

news · May 20, 2026

All Three Tri-Lakes School Budgets Pass. Here Are the Numbers.

Saranac Lake passed with 79%, Tupper Lake cleared its 60% supermajority, and Lake Placid passed with 81%. All three Tri-Lakes districts approved their 2026-27 budgets on Tuesday.

schools · May 20, 2026

One Dead, Two Hospitalized After Boat Overturns on Lincoln Pond. Dive Team Recovered Victim Saturday Morning.

A 30-year-old Syracuse man died after a rented boat overturned on Lincoln Pond in Essex County on the night of May 15. Two others were treated for hypothermia. The dive team recovered the victim Saturday morning.

breaking · May 16, 2026

Your Harrietstown Assessment Doubled. Here Is What You Can Do About It.

If you own property in Harrietstown, you have seen the notice. Your assessed value went up. In many cases, it more than doubled.

harrietstown · May 15, 2026

Bloomingdale Resident Scott Gibson Announces Run for SLCSD School Board. Here Is What He Is Running On.

Scott Gibson wants a seat on the Saranac Lake Central School District Board of Education. The Bloomingdale resident’s priorities land squarely on the district’s most contested ground — enrollment, special education, and the future of the school building in his own hamlet.

schools · May 15, 2026

Readers Are Canceling Enterprise Subscriptions. Here Is What They Are Saying — and What It Means.

A Facebook thread about re-run articles in the Adirondack Daily Enterprise drew dozens of responses this week. The comments reveal frustration with corporate ownership, remote production, and the slow erosion of what made the paper matter.

news · May 13, 2026

Saranac Lake Is Testing a Longer-Lasting Crosswalk Material on Broadway. Here Is What It Is.

The Village DPW applied methyl methacrylate — MMA — at a Broadway crosswalk this week. The material can last up to 10 years. Here is why that matters for a downtown that sees heavy pedestrian and plow traffic.

news · May 12, 2026

New York Has the Second-Highest Cost of Living in the Country. Here Is What That Means for the Tri-Lakes.

New York’s cost of living index is 148.2 — second in the nation. The state ranks last on tax competitiveness. Only one in four residents can afford to buy a home. Here is what the numbers mean locally.

news · May 11, 2026

You Earn $100,000 in the Tri-Lakes. Here Is Roughly How Much Goes to Taxes.

Federal, state, property, school, sales, and gas taxes combined. A married couple with two kids and a home in Saranac Lake earning $100,000 pays an estimated $25,764 in taxes — roughly 26 cents of every dollar earned.

Taxes · May 11, 2026

Tupper Lake School Budget Needs 60% to Pass. Here Is Why.

When Tupper Lake Central School District voters go to the polls on May 19, they are not voting on a normal budget.

tupper-lake · May 10, 2026

The Pentagon Just Released Declassified UFO Files. Here Is What Is in Them — and Why the North Country Might Be Relevant.

More than 160 declassified UAP files are now publicly available at war.gov/UFO. No security clearance required. Here is what the records actually say — and a question for North Country residents.

news · May 9, 2026

Hochul Says New York Will Join Federal School Choice Program. Here Is What That Means for Tri-Lakes Families.

Governor Hochul announced Thursday that New York will opt into the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit, a $5 billion school choice program beginning in 2027. Here is what it means locally.

news · May 8, 2026

SLCSD Names Joshua Dann as Next Superintendent. He Has Been Here 20 Years.

The Saranac Lake school board named Joshua Dann, current high school principal, as its next superintendent. Tri-Lakes Town Square first reported the selection on April 28.

schools · May 6, 2026

Paul Smiths-Gabriels Fire Department Hosting Breakfast This Sunday

The Paul Smiths-Gabriels Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a Firemen Breakfast this Sunday, May 3, from 7am to noon.

paul-smiths · May 2, 2026

SLCSD Is Asking Residents for $25.7 Million. Here Is What You Are Paying For.

On May 19, Saranac Lake Central School District voters will decide whether to approve a budget of approximately $39.8 million for the 2026-27 school year.

saranac-lake · May 1, 2026

Why We Remain Anonymous — and How This Platform Is Built to Protect You

Tri-Lakes Town Square is anonymous by design. Not for branding. Not for mystery. Because in a small town, telling the truth can cost you. Here is the legal and technical foundation behind that commitment.

#Import 2026-05-15 11:57 · May 1, 2026

Harrietstown Town Board Meets Tomorrow. Here Is What Is on the Agenda.

The board convenes Wednesday, April 30 at 6pm at 39 Main Street. Plumbing repairs, airport maintenance, a new task force, and an executive session on litigation are all on the agenda.

government · April 29, 2026

Saranac Lake’s 2026-27 Tentative Budget: What It Means for Your Tax Bill

The Village’s $11.9 million spending plan reveals stark differences in tax impact depending on where you live — and who will actually implement it is now an open question.

budget · April 29, 2026

SLCSD Board Has Chosen Its Next Superintendent. They Are Not Saying Who Yet.

The SLCSD Board selected a superintendent finalist on April 23 but will not name the candidate until an employment contract is signed.

schools · April 28, 2026

Saranac Lake Village Trustee Alleges Mayor Brunette Fired Two Pregnant Employees, Disrupted Village Operations in First Weeks in Office

Village Trustee Sean P. Ryan went public with serious allegations against newly-sworn Mayor Kelly Brunette, accusing her of terminating two pregnant employees and disrupting village operations in her first weeks in office.

#Import 2026-05-15 11:57 · April 27, 2026

Government Entities

Village of Saranac Lake — The Village of Saranac Lake is a municipality in Franklin County, New York, governed by a Mayor and Board of Trustees.
Harrietstown Town Board — The Harrietstown Town Board governs the Town of Harrietstown in Franklin County, which includes the Village of Saranac Lake.
Saranac Lake Central School District — The Saranac Lake Central School District serves students in Saranac Lake and surrounding communities in Franklin and Essex counties.
Franklin County Legislature — The Franklin County Legislature is the governing body of Franklin County, New York, headquartered in Malone.
Lake Placid Central School District — The Lake Placid Central School District serves students in Lake Placid and North Elba in Essex County.
Tupper Lake Central School District — The Tupper Lake Central School District serves students in Tupper Lake in Franklin County.
Essex County — Essex County is a county in northeastern New York that includes Lake Placid, Keene, and other Adirondack communities.
Saranac Lake Volunteer Fire Department — The Saranac Lake Volunteer Fire Department provides fire and rescue services to the Village of Saranac Lake and surrounding areas.
Adirondack Daily Enterprise — The Adirondack Daily Enterprise is a daily newspaper serving the Saranac Lake area, owned by Gazette News Group (Schenectady) since March 2026. It operates behind a paywall at $228/year.
Village of Lake Placid — The Village of Lake Placid is a municipality in Essex County, New York, known for hosting the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics.
Town of North Elba — The Town of North Elba encompasses the Village of Lake Placid and surrounding areas in Essex County.
Village of Tupper Lake — The Village of Tupper Lake is a municipality in Franklin County, New York, governed by a Mayor and Board of Trustees.
Town of Tupper Lake — The Town of Tupper Lake is a municipality in Franklin County, New York, governed by a Town Supervisor and Town Board. It surrounds the Village of Tupper Lake.
Town of Brighton — The Town of Brighton is a municipality in Franklin County, New York, inside the Adirondack Park. It includes the hamlets of Paul Smiths, Gabriels, Rainbow Lake, and Onchiota.
Town of Franklin — The Town of Franklin is a municipality in Franklin County, New York, inside the Adirondack Park. Town offices are in the hamlet of Vermontville.
Town of Santa Clara — The Town of Santa Clara is a municipality in Franklin County, New York, and the second largest town in the county by area. It takes in much of Upper Saranac Lake and the St. Regis Canoe Area.
Town of St. Armand — The Town of St. Armand is a municipality in Essex County, New York, governed by a Town Supervisor and Town Board. Town offices are in the hamlet of Bloomingdale.
Town of Wilmington — The Town of Wilmington is a municipality in Essex County, New York, in the Whiteface region of the Adirondack Park.
New York State Police Troop B — New York State Police Troop B, headquartered in Ray Brook, patrols the northern Adirondack region of New York.
Adirondack Park Agency — The Adirondack Park Agency is a New York State agency, headquartered in Ray Brook, that administers the land use and development plan for the six-million-acre Adirondack Park.