By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor
Former Lake George Mayor Bob Blais stepped down as of December 31 as the special events director for the Town and Village of Lake George and for Warren County events in Lake George, particularly at the Charles R. Wood Park.
He was being paid $35,000 per year from Occupancy Tax funds — $15,000 through the Village, $15,000 through the County, which co-own Wood Park, …
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By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer
DILLIGAF, the controversial Lake George clothing shop at 325 Canada Street, requested variances to allow 36-square-foot signs on the shop facing Canada and Amherst Streets.
Village code stipulates that such signs can only be 25 square feet.
The Zoning Board voted unanimously at its March 5 meeting to approve the variance for the side facing Canada Street but not the Amherst Street facing side.…
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By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor
There seemed to be universal appreciation when design of the new Shepard Park Amphitheater was unveiled Thursday, Jan. 30, at the Fort William Henry Carriage House. “It’s nice to see so many people care,” Lake George Village Mayor Ray Perry told the gathering of about 100 people.
A steering committee ranging from elected officials and architects to events presenters and artists devised the plan.…
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By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor
Winter’s Dream at Fort William Henry has been cancelled for this winter, with plans to return for next winter’s season, beginning in November 2025.
“As in baseball, this is only a rain delay,” the Warren County Coalition, which sponsored the attraction created by Moment Factory in Montreal, wrote to the Warren County Board of Supervisors.
“When we retake the field in 2025, it will …
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Chronicle editor Mark Frost writes: Lake George proclaimed July 12 Charles R. Wood Day, celebrating the 65th anniversary of his “iconic Gaslight Village, a cherished part of Lake George’s history.” (Finally we can bring you the photos!)
Charley’s two daughters, Bobbie Wages and Charlene Wood, were on hand. A monument with a plaque was unveiled. Bobbie said it was poignant because Charley was cremated and this is the only stone …
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