Tag Archives: Glens Falls

By Mark Frost, Chronicle Editor

I’ve long been aware of the historic little doctor’s office at 5 Culvert Street, just off Warren, in Glens Falls. I’ve frequently taken visitors by to see it.

But I didn’t realize until last Wednesday — when I received an email from Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) — that the City of Glens Falls was about to knock it down.

Nor had I realized that the …

By Gordon Woodworth, Chronicle News Editor

“This is a percolating little place,” Rev. Tom Morrette says of Glens Falls, his new home after being appointed as priest at St. Mary’s Parish on Warren Street.

“It’s my hope that I will be here until I retire at age 75. I’m pretty sure I will be, God willing. I’m looking forward to having eight good years here.”

Father Morrette, 67, is a …

By Gordon Woodworth, Chronicle News Editor

When Mayor Jack Diamond leaves office at the end of this year, he estimates Glens Falls will have more than $4-million in reserve.

“The City has never had this much money set aside,” he told The Chronicle. “We are headed in the right direction. It’s nice to have a little bit of a cushion.”

When he took office in 2009, starting what will be …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

As The Chronicle first revealed on our Facebook page on Saturday, Sandy’s Clam Bar had its liquor license reinstated on Thursday, Feb. 9, and will reopen.

But the reopening has been pushed back to next weekend, March 3-4, owner Richie Mozal tells The Chronicle. “I still gotta get the help back together,” he said Tuesday.

The South Street landmark was shut down on December …

By Gordon Woodworth, Chronicle News Editor

Sixty-four years after it opened in the heart of downtown Glens Falls, Scoville Jewelers is closing.

“Debra [Vales] and I are retiring and the store will be closing the end of December,” Chris Scoville told The Chronicle.

He said they’ll exit on a high note.

“We’ve been blessed, for the last year and a half business has been amazing,” Mr. Scoville said. “We thank …