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By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

After several weeks, if not months, of contentious back-and-forth with the City of Glens Falls, Shirt Factory events like the popular seasonal Food Truck Corrals on Thursday are a “go,” owner Eric Unkauf tells The Chronicle.

“Had a good meeting with the Mayor and we will be able to move ahead with our events pretty much the same as we have in the past,” …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Seismic change nears for Lake George Village. After 52 years as mayor, Bob Blais, 86, is not seeking re-election in the March 21 vote. Current village trustee Ray Perry seems poised to succeed him.

But signed petitions to run for elected office will be accepted until Feb. 14, and at least one other person has picked them up. The Mayor’s salary is $40,000.

“I …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Claudia Braymer, an environmental attorney and Glens Falls Ward Three’s representative on the Warren County Board of Supervisors, on Feb. 1 became Deputy Director of Protect the Adirondacks! The exclamation point is part of the environmental group’s name.

Ms. Braymer, 42, tells The Chronicle that the environmental group’s board created the position of Deputy Director as part of succession planning. She is expected to …

This email is to inform you of my intention to run for Queensbury Town Supervisor in this year’s election,” wrote John Strough.

“Under my leadership, the Town of Queensbury has encouraged commercial development through flexible zoning, expanded infrastructure and strategic marketing. Internally, we have improved municipal efficiencies, both structural and operating. Those actions, along with prudent fiscal practices, have helped keep the Town of Queensbury taxes as one of the …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

The student committee selected 12 individuals, ages 2 to 63, and 10 non-profits to receive proceeds from the 46th annual South High Marathon Dance. There were 90 applications for help.

The dance continued during Covid, but in an altered way, is finally back at its traditional location — the high school — on its traditional first weekend in March, Friday to Saturday, March 3-4.…