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Granville lands Amazon warehouse; 200 jobs

By Zander Frost, Chronicle Staff Writer

Amazon plans to convert idle former Manchester Wood building in Granville to a warehouse that will bring 200 or more jobs. It’s expected to open in May 2023, Village Mayor Paul Labas told The Chronicle Tuesday.

“It’s fantastic,” the mayor said. “I think it’s great growth that can bring in people and employees from surrounding areas. I think other businesses are probably going to …

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Be wary of the new LGA

By Mark Frost, Chronicle Editor

They called it a merger when the FUND for Lake George and the Lake George Association combined last year. I saw it for what it was: a corporate acquisition. The FUND bought the LGA and didn’t pay a penny.

They acquired the LGA’s enormous list of members, donors and volunteers. They acquired its 136 years of credibility and good will.

The FUND was so aware …

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Rotary at 100: Local & world projects + fun

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Glens Falls Rotary Club celebrates its 100th anniversary year with a community party in downtown Glens Falls on Saturday, Oct. 1.

“Rotary is an amazing group of people, and I am inspired by them all the time,” says Jennifer Brink, current president of the Glens Falls Club.

On the occasion of its centennial, Ms. Brink told The Chronicle, “We are so appreciative of the …

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Rotary’s highest honor its Charter Day Award

The Glens Falls Rotary’s Charter Day Award, a club tradition since 1966, is the highest and most prestigious honor to one of its members who has served the Club, District and the community in the outstanding ways, bringing distinction to our club and to Rotary. The honoree exemplifies the ideals of both the club and of Rotary. Honoree may be a current member of the Board. The Charter Day Award …

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Glens Falls Rotary’s Citizens & Rotarians of the Years

The Glens Falls Rotary Club presents its annual Citizen of the Year Award to a non-Rotarian who exemplifies Rotary ideals of service in the local and regional community, and professional and personal ethics.

Rotarian of the Year is for a current member of the club, not on the Board, who exemplifies the ideals of Rotary by their outstanding service to the club.

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