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By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Glens Falls Fire Department Captain Richard G. Stafford, 45, was arrested by the New York State Police Special Investigations Unit on Feb. 17 and charged with two counts of Forgery in the 2nd Degree — a class D non-violent felony — and one count of Petit Larceny, a misdemeanor.

The State Police report, released the next day, says Capt. Stafford “is accused of fraudulently …

By Ben Wescott, Cronicle Staff Writer

The City of Glens Falls is seeking someone to resume growing lettuce and herbs at the “vertical farm” it pioneered on the third floor at 22 Ridge Street above Farmacy restaurant.

“We finished the grant project and successfully demonstrated that it works,” Economic Development Director Jeff Flagg tells The Chronicle.

He said the project’s budget was around $209,000, including a Smart Farm grant the …

The second half of Erlowest resort’s expansion and renovation plan can’t be finalized because the applicants want to know if the Town of Lake George will expand its municipal sewer line there, project attorney Jon Lapper told the Feb. 10 Lake George Planning Board meeting.

“The project can be completed whether they gain sewer access or not,” Mr. Lapper said, but without it. “they would have to include an on-site …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

The Johnsburg Town Board appointed Sterling Goodspeed to complete the one-year term of newly elected Town Supervisor Mark Smith, who died on January 26, just weeks after he took office Jan. 2.

Town board member Mindy Preuninger was named Deputy Supervisor.

Mr. Goodspeed, 63, previously served as Town Supervisor from 2008 to 2011.

He tells The Chronicle he does not intend to run for …

Chronicle Managing Editor Cathy DeDe writes: Glens Falls Community Theatre will hold sign-ups for its 21st “Senior Seminar” theater workshop and show, at its introductory meeting on Monday, March 9, from noon to 3 p.m. in the Triads Music Center Rehearsal Room, 219 Main Street, Hudson Falls.

This year’s theme is “Holidays on Parade.” Info or questions: Director Doris Seipel at 743-0850 or Assistant Director Lynn Gorham at 792-8764.

“This …