By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Washington County is facing about a 20% tax levy increase, Finance Chair Brian Campbell of Hartford tells The Chronicle.

That is more than the 10 to 15% he warned of in The Chronicle last month, before budget workshops began — but he says it is far less than the 40 or 45% increase that loomed after the initial round of budget meetings.

The 2025 …

Warren County Administrator John Taflan tells The Chronicle, “The county budget team is reviewing potential cuts to try to avoid going over the tax cap,” which for 2026 is 2.63% over a budget of approximately $210 million.

It won’t be easy. “Pension plan increases from the state, internal health plan increases, and our IT licensing costs amount to nearly $1.8 million alone,” Mr. Taflan said by email.

“We are over …

By Zander Frost, Chronicle Staff Writer

Slickfin Brewing and Carnivore Brothers BBQ are partnering to open Texas-style barbecue joint “Fire Mission Smokehouse & Taproom” at the corner of Glen and Park Streets, former site of Go Play With Your Food in downtown Glens Falls. It’s set to open on Oct. 23.

Kris and Heather March own Slickfin, which they opened in March 2019. It will continue to brew and operate …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Six-term Democratic Queensbury Town Supervisor John Strough and first-term Ward 3 Republican Councilman Mike Dixon face off this November in the race for Town Supervisor.

Both are Queensbury natives. This is Mr. Strough’s first contested election since Rachel Seeber’s challenge in 2017.

Mr. Dixon, 60, started his career in the radiology department at Glens Falls Hospital, after a brief time at then-Adirondack Community College. …

Special Olympics 2025 State Fall Games brings 900 athletes and coaches to Glens Falls Oct. 17-18. Opening Ceremonies featuring a parade of athletes are at City Park Friday, Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Athletes compete in bocce at the Adirondack Sports Complex, cross country running at Cole’s Woods, cycling at the Warren County Municipal Center, soccer at the Morse Athletic Complex, equestrian at the Skidmore College-Van Lennep Riding Center, golf …