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Mayor: GF likely to opt in on pot, but not smoking it in public places

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

“Nothing formal” has been decided or even discussed yet, but “conversationally,” Glens Falls Mayor Dan Hall says he believes “we are not going to opt out” of the state’s plan for legalized marijuana.

“Just talking to the Common Council members and the general public, most people think we’d be crazy to opt out, so we will be going on that path, if possible,” he …

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Warren County: Should we ban fireworks sale?

“The Warren County Board of Supervisors wants to hear your opinions about the Warren County law that allows sales and use of certain types of fireworks within the county,” said a county press release.

“Those who have opinions about the law, either pro or con, can email their comments to warrencountystrong@warrencountyny.gov for presentation to the Board of Supervisors.”

The release said, “The Board of Supervisors adopted a county law in …

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Josie Beckos Wood online auction is Saturday

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

The live, online auction of “Fine Art, Important Jewelry, Watches and Accessories” from the estate of Josie Beckos Wood, “the late Mrs. Charles R. Wood,” is planned on Saturday, July 31, beginning at noon.

Find the auction link and catalogued pictures of items available at www.marklawsonantiques.com.

“Internet and absentee bidding only,” says the Website. Online bidding had already begun on Tuesday.

“On one platform …

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Our July 29 front page

Chronicle Preservation issue! Hoffmans in high gear. Qby. native: ‘Cheap Old Houses’ new HGTV show. GF: Pot, likely yes; smoking it in public, no. Warren County: Should we ban fireworks sale? Josie Beckos Wood online auction is Sat. Bridie Farrell enters race for Stefanik’s seat. Broad Street Commons apts. ribbon cutting saw some lodge complaints. Concerts, comedy, shows… The Chronicle always has the region’s best Arts & Entertainment section!

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Our July 22 front page

Events Galore! GF Symphony free concert at Crandall Park with fireworks, Saturday, July 24. ‘Captain Kirk’ to celebrate 90th in Ti. Our intern rides the Outlaw. Great Escape closes Tuesday- Wednesday, cites staffing; allows tattoos. NYS closing Covid vax site at Aviation Mall. 1,000 new high tech jobs; GlobalFoundries in Malta will double chip capacity. Fox attacks woman in Saratoga. Remembering Nancy Eustance. L.A. to D.C. on 10-day drive across …

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