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Latest News (10)

• Rabid Fox Attacks Reported in Westport, NY
  A fox tested positive for rabies after attacking multiple people in Westport. Essex County officials are managing the response near the Adirondacks.
• Netflix Casting Call: The God of the Woods in Adirondacks
  Netflix is casting North Country residents for The God of the Woods, filming in the Adirondacks from June 1 to October 1. Apply to be an extra in the show.
• Harrietstown Board: Broadband Halted, New Council Member Named
  The Harrietstown Town Board has paused the Franklin County broadband project and appointed George Connelly to a vacant seat. STR laws are also in progress.
• First Rabid Bat of 2026 Confirmed in Franklin County
  Franklin County Public Health confirms a rabid bat in Malone. Learn how to protect your pets with free vaccination clinics available through October 2026.
• Harrietstown Board & Housing Group Meet Wednesday in Saranac
  The Harrietstown Town Board and Housing Working Group meet this Wednesday, May 28, at 39 Main Street in Saranac Lake. View the full agenda online today.
• Gabriels Home Destroyed by Overnight Fire; Family Safe
  A house fire in Gabriels destroyed a home on State Route 86 late Tuesday. Katie Burgess and her son were camping and are safe; cats were also recovered.
• Netflix Casting Call: The God of the Woods in Adirondacks
  Netflix is casting North Country residents for The God of the Woods, filming in the Adirondacks from June 1 to October 1. Apply to be an extra in the show.
• Scott Gibson Runs for Saranac Lake School Board
  Bloomingdale resident Scott Gibson announces his candidacy for the Saranac Lake Central School District Board of Education, focusing on enrollment and schools.
• Saranac Lake Tests Durable MMA Crosswalks on Broadway
  Saranac Lake DPW is testing methyl methacrylate (MMA) on Broadway crosswalks. This durable material could last 10 years despite heavy plow and foot traffic.
• Saranac Lake Taxes: What a $100k Income Really Costs
  Earning $100,000 in Saranac Lake? See how much a married couple with two kids pays in federal, state, and property taxes in this 2026 breakdown.

Government Documents (10)

• Essex County - Regular Board Meeting 6-2-2026 (essex-county · 2026-06-02)
  The Essex County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on June 2, 2026, where they passed resolutions concerning infrastructure, budget transfers, grant applications, and support for state-level tax legislation.
• Essex County - Personnel Committee 5-18-2026 (essex-county · 2026-05-18)
  The Essex County Personnel & Administration Committee met to discuss the NY HELPS program extension, a recent job fair, and the relocation of the Personnel department.
• Essex County - Finance Committee 5-18-2026 (essex-county · 2026-05-18)
  The Essex County Finance Committee reviewed cannabis tax revenue challenges, discussed the implementation of a new short-term rental registration program, and received updates on community college enrollment and budget status.
• Essex County - DPW Committee 5-18-2026 (essex-county · 2026-05-18)
  The Essex County DPW Committee approved several infrastructure contract amendments and authorized a federal grant application for flood mitigation studies at Ensign Pond Road, while also discussing transportation challenges for probation services.
• Essex County - Special Board Meeting 5-11-2026 (essex-county · 2026-05-11)
  The Essex County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting to adopt a home rule request supporting state legislation (S-8482-A/A-9098-A) regarding the use of hotel/motel occupancy tax revenues.
• Essex County - Public Safety Committee 5-11-2026 (essex-county · 2026-05-11)
  The Essex County Public Safety Committee met on May 11, 2026, to discuss departmental reports, approve several infrastructure and grant-related resolutions, and address ongoing challenges regarding court caseloads and transportation.
• Essex County - Human Services Committee 5-11-2026 (essex-county · 2026-05-11)
  Essex County published Essex County - Human Services Committee 5-11-2026 on 2026-05-11.
• Essex County - Economic Development Committee 5-11-2026 (essex-county · 2026-05-11)
  The Essex County Economic Development/Planning/Publicity Committee met on May 11, 2026, to discuss housing projects, planning referrals, and regional tourism initiatives.
• Essex County - Regular Board Meeting 5-4-2026 (essex-county · 2026-05-04)
  The Essex County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on May 4, 2026, where they passed several resolutions regarding county operations, budget amendments, grant applications, and inter-municipal support for financial services.
• Essex County - Public Hearing - LL3 of 2026 5-4-2026 (essex-county · 2026-05-04)
  The Essex County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on May 4, 2026, regarding proposed Local Law No. 3 of 2026, which aims to amend the Essex County Community Services Board.

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