By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor
Last summer EDC Warren County board member Jim Siplon stepped in as interim CEO of the economic development corporation after the unexpected death of its long-time president Ed Bartholomew.
Last month the EDC made the appointment permanent. Mr. Siplon, 55, is being paid $130,000, Mr. Bartholomew’s salary.
“Since July, our board has seen firsthand how he energizes people, marshals resources and catalyzes progress through …
Read More »In this issue: Fitzy the barber turns 80. Chris Patten persists. Summer plan: Fireworks & more. Jim Siplon’s approach as CEO of EDC Warren Co. Washington County Fair & more events. SUNY Adk.: 60% in-person this fall. Next Week – Women in Biz. Concerts, comedy, shows… The Chronicle always has the region’s best Arts & Entertainment section!
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By Mark Frost, Chronicle Editor
“I’ve been in the boat business for 50 years,” George Pensel told The Chronicle from Florida Monday in response to our call. “I’ve learned a little bit about doing real estate, but I don’t know nearly as much about doing deals in real estate as I know about doing deals in boats.”
In a nutshell, he said, that explains why he abandoned his plan to …
Read More »By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor
Two couples who are luminaries in metropolitan restaurant and beverage circles plan to open a restaurant/bar called Gem and Little Gem Liquors in Bolton Landing.
It’s in the Main Street building that most recently housed Community Wines & Liquors, which closed on Feb. 28, and the adjacent former Sagamore Pub.
In reply to a Chronicle e-mail, partner Patricia Boccato, who informally listed her job …
Read More »By Mark Frost, Chronicle Editor
Citing the arrival of such threats as Harmful Algal Blooms and the tree-killing Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, the Lake George Association and the
FUND for Lake George said they will merge into a single entity that will keep the LGA name.
“One voice, one strategy, one constellation of assets [combined] into one organization totally focused on Lake George water quality.”
Eric Siy, 60, executive director of …
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