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By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

Donald Sweetser plans to construct a four-story building with 32 apartments at 5 Sherman Avenue, said an application submitted to the Glens Falls Planning Board.

It would go where a three-story apartment building was destroyed by fire in spring 2014. That building resembled the 7 Bemis Place apartments next-door, also owned by the Sweetsers.

The project — envisioning 12 studio and 20 one-bedroom apartments …

FIRST IN THE CHRONICLE • Ben Westcott writes: Reece Rudolph plans to open a cannabis dispensary, “Ganjala,” in Queensbury in the current Fall Line Ski Shop building at 366 Quaker Road owned by Bruce Lundgren, the gear shop’s president.

“I’m looking to retire,” Mr. Lundgren told The Chronicle. He said Fall Line Ski Shop has been around for 60 years.

“The building has been for sale for a couple years, …

By Zander Frost, Chronicle Staff Writer

Hunter Werner, Warrensburg Class of 2012, is finding success with his “Wingman of the Year” digital media and events company. On Aug. 29, he and Adirondack Thunder personality Billy Floyd will host a speed dating event at Davidson Brothers Brewery in Glens Falls.

Hunter’s “Wingman” brand has evolved since he and Max Emmons started it in 2020. They create videos and web-shows, mostly focused …

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

Members of the Glens Falls Common Council have reservations and there is some outright opposition to Chris Patten’s 60-unit “Washington Square” apartment project he is proposing at the Glen-Washington-Harlem Street block.

We reached out to all six Council members and four spoke to The Chronicle.

“Our attraction is the charm of downtown, of this community,” said Ward Two Councilman Bob …