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By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

Two established local restaurants — Grumbellies from Fort Ann and Kerrie’s from Queensbury — are in the process of moving to Broadway in downtown Fort Edward.

Both came before the Fort Edward Planning/Zoning Board Tuesday night.

The board unanimously approved the Grumbellies plan. Nasrene Haj, Doreen Rabine and Bernard Taylor all voted yes.

Owners Irma and Jeff Hamblin aim to open within two months …

State Senator Dan Stec is neck and neck with Anthony Constantino in a poll conducted by Mr. Constantino.

“I’m at 40.1%,” Mr. Constantino wrote.

“…Dan Stec, admittedly, is just behind me at 39.7% but he’s a Trump hater so he’s not an option. The President does not want a Trump hater in Congress.”

Mr. Stec has said he strongly supports President Trump.

Asked for comment, Mr. Stec told The Chronicle, …

Chronicle reporter Ben Westcott writes: Robert Neuweiler won’t be open by St. Patrick’s Day as he had hoped.

The Glens Falls Planning Board tabled his application to open The Messenger House restaurant/bar on Maple Street at the former Dango’s.

The board asked for more information about plans for ingress and egress, the parking lot, water drainage, the location of a future dumpster and camera inspection of a sewer line.

The …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

The body of Michelle McFarren, 43, was discovered by Glens Falls Police Thursday, March 6, at 2:21 a.m., in a blue clothing donation bin on fire behind Talk of the Town restaurant on Hudson Avenue.

A forensic autopsy conducted on March 7 determined the immediate cause of death “was fire-related.”

The circumstances “remain under investigation,” said the Police Department.

“Glens Falls Police ask anyone …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Next December Henry Knox’s key contribution to the success of the American Revolution will be celebrated as part of the “Semiquincentenial” 250th birthday of the United States.

During the harsh winter of 1775-1776, Knox’s men and horses transported 60 tons of cannons over 300 snow- and ice-covered miles from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston in 56 days.

It’s said that the display of artillery prompted …