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By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

The Glens Falls Planning Board on Monday unanimously approved Chris Patten’s plan to raze a pair of two-story houses on Glen Street and a one-story office building on Harlem Street to create Washington Square encompassing two new three-story apartment buildings and a fitness center.

Chair Dan Bruno and Planning Board members Art Belden, Tom Landry, Jack Morphis, and Ron Greene all voted yes. Rachel …

“Yes, that is something new in front of City Hall,” wrote the City of Glens Falls on its Facebook page.

The new entrance awning was funded from the $12.4 million Glens Falls received from ARPA — the federal government’s post-Covid American Recovery Plan Act funds.

“The front echoes the lettering on the original fan window above the entrance,” the City said. “And who can fail to notice the early morning …

Steve Thurston scored a scoop within days of his being let go as editor of The Post-Star after 17 months. He posted on his Facebook page in December:

“Well, that was quick, but through a convoluted grapevine: Word is getting out that the current Executive Editor of the Post-Star is gone. Three weeks after they replaced me with him.”

The Post-Star had written on Dec. 4: “Paul Kasko, an accomplished …

Chronicle Managing Editor Cathy DeDe writes: State Senator Dan Stec talks about his pursuit of the 21st District Congressional seat that Elise Stefanik will leave to become U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.

“What I’ve said is, hey, my entire senate district rests within the congressional district. I’ve been in the legislature for 12 years now, born and raised in the district, college educated in the district, lived my whole …

Zander Frost reports: Ward 3 Councilwoman Diana Palmer is running for Mayor of Glens Falls.

A campaign press release said, “With seven years of dedicated service on the Common Council, Palmer has been a steadfast advocate for transparency, collaboration, and thoughtful decision-making.

“Under the theme, ‘A New Chapter of Hope and Partnership,’ Palmer’s campaign focuses on building a vibrant, thriving Glens Falls by prioritizing strategic planning, empowering community partnerships, and …