By Mark Frost & Zander Frost, Chronicle Editor & Staff Writer
Finch Paper, the Glens Falls cornerstone that dates from 1865 and employs 600 people, will have a new CEO as of Feb. 1. After 12 years, Debabrata “Deba” Mukherjee hands the reins to Drew Gardner and will become board chairman.
The Chronicle conducted an exclusive interview with the two men on Monday.
“It’s been a hard journey, but a …
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The Facebook rumor mill was busy last week churning out purported news that Finch Paper was about to shut down.
The Chronicle directly asked Eric Wood, the Glens Falls mill president: Is it true?
“We are happy to re-port that there is absolutely no truth to the rumors,” Mr. Wood replied.
“In fact,” the Finch president told The Chronicle, “our employee meetings this week …
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Valentine’s Day is Wednesday! Finch Paper upbeat. Harlem Globetrotters in GF, Tuesday. Master of many screens. Eric Hofmanis tours nationally in ‘Johnny Cash Experience’ More LG Winter Carnival this weekend, plus Friday comedy. Hoffman Carwash at Steve’s Place site gets conditional OK. Motorcycle operator in deadly LG collision sentenced 15-to-life. Driver charged in Qby. hit & run that killed Shane Winchell, 30. Zander’s back on skis after 17 years. Schermerhorn …
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By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor
Queensbury Middle School’s entire eighth grade class — 240 students — got a rare look at an industry in action when Finch Paper brought them in for tours and talks to understand what happens inside the paper mill — and the many ways that they might be a part of it.
Finch president Eric Wood and Queensbury Superintendent Kyle Gannon told The Chronicle, separately …
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Valentine’s Day is Feb. 14th! Whole Queensbury 8th grade went inside Finch Paper. Many reply to our Q&A on the $20 minimum wage push. Barred owl by Pete Benway. Wally Hirsch retires, sells Binley’s, new T-Bell coming?. Shirt Factory & Glens Falls settle conflict; Food Truck Corral, other events a go. Saddened by death of Sippy. Bob Blais, 86, to end 52-year run as Lake George Mayor; Ray Perry likely …
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