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Warren & Washington County Real Estate Transactions October 6th-13th

Written by Kate Haggerty on . Posted in Featured, Property.

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Warren

Bolton

Randall A. & Carole E. McIntosh sold property at 7c3 Sagamore Road to Daniel J. Sheehan III for $962,500

Randall A. & Carole E. McIntosh sold property at 7c4 Sagamore road to Daniel J. Sheehan III FOr $962,500 

Horicon

David J. Hughes sold property at 69 Palisades Road to Andrew S. & Lelana F. Hawkins for $775,000

Chester

Sydney C. Langdon sold property at 91 Landon Hill Road to Julia Norton for $15,000

Mary B. Johnson sold property at 383 Cobble Creek Road to Patrick Benard & Erin Diego-Bernard for $145,000

Glens Falls

Kristine Flowers, referee, sold property at 4 Harrison Place to Seroff Group LLC. for $15,001

Elizabeth A. Papa sold property at 68R Fifth Street to Roger & Shannon M. Lind for $650,000

179 Quail LLC sold property at 31 Lexington Ave to Ryan Carey & Jessica Affinito for $249,900

Oak Valley Properties sold property at 247-249 Warren Street to Red Spruce realty, LLC for $580,000

William V. Canale III, & Gregory G. Canale sold property at 6 Windy Hill Road to Steven E. Petramale & Jasmine Galindo for $475,000

Rick D. & Julie Anne Jenne sold property at 19 Grand Ave to Jeanne E. Gill for $369,000

Queensbury

Jeffery D. Mann & Joanne M. Mann sold property at 76 Pickle Hill Road to Donald L. & Lito Abrams for $110,000

Larry A. Vadrials Irrevocable trust dates June 19,2018 sold property at 44 Maple Drive to Wasley E. Perry & Nancy M. Hughes for $360,000

Warren County sold property at 27 Indiana Ave to Robert K. Lynn for $16,100

Willam M. Britton sold property at 730 Bay Road to Brandan P. O’Donnell for $190,000

Stephen J. Casella & Bruna Tarraran sold property at 7 Farmington Place to Brian Daly Fisher & Morgan Elizabeth Caruso-Fisher for $450,000

LGNY Management LLC sold property at 123 Seelye Road to 123 Seelye Road, LLC for $2.7 million

Lake George

Estate of Shirley Nash sold property on Route 9L to Stephen & JoAnn Nash for $107,111

Eileen M. Micheli Trust u/a/d Jan. 15, 2015 sold property at 26 Lookout Mountain Road to Thomas P. & Cynthia Marnelli for $965,000

Stony Creek

Linda Butler sold property at 258 Hadley Road to Bubudoudouinc LLC for $251,400 

Warrensburg

Tripp Point, LLC sold property at Mountain Lane to Benjamin & Danae Tallini for $110,000

DKC Holding Inc. sold property at 34 Clover Leaf Drive to Susan & Donald Mackey for $65,000

Lake Luzerne

James & Catherine Mangan sold property at 75 Village View Road to Traci Shoemaker for $220,000

William Eddy sold property at 39 Stewart Drive to Craig LAshinsky & Stacey Singer-Lashinsky for $310,000

Washington County

Argyle 

Edward H. Dennis sold property at 103 Main Street to Jeffery W. McMurry for $200,000

Dresden

Frank C. & Joanne T. Foster sold property at 5 North Road & State Route 22 to Rodney Gerald Riggs for $158,000

Easton

Rebecca Baker Johnson & Cassie Karbalaeali fka Baker sold property at 341 Mountain Road to Robert F. Hayes & Terry Kilmer Osterom for $435,000

Fort Ann

Lisa M. Barbalo sold property at West Road off to Alton H. Rehm, Joann M. Rehm, Luke M. Rehm, & Lauren M. Rehm for $179,000

Fort Edward

Michael A. & Lori Cirsorio sold property at 31 Notre Dame Street to Phillip & Sarah Douglas for $310,000

Kiley Adriance & Jake Alexander Faraci sold property at 41 Seminary Street to Derek Lahut for $134,600

Cryptoshare Holdings,Inc sold property at 183 Duer Road to Terravest Capital Partners, LLC for $6,500

Christopher Sass sold property at 13 Olive Street to Steven Sass for $80,000 

Kerri L. Simon sold property at 3 Prospect Street ro Colin & Breanne Viele for $266,000

Joel R. & Brenda L. Story as Trustee of the Story Family Irrevocable income ONly Trust sold property at 624 Lower OAk Street to Gregory & Dawn Paredes for $337,000

Greenwich

Jonathan Earthrowl, Douglas Hynick, & Heather Hynick sold property at 3564 State Route 29 to Justin Fierro for $175,000

Hampton 

James A. Tedeschi & James A Tedeschi Jr. as trustees of James A. Tedeschi Revocable Living Trust sold property at West Way to Robin Vogel as trustee of the Robin Vogel LIving Trust & Deborah Billos as Trustee of the Deborah Billow Living Trust for $156,000

Hebron

Jeffrey M. Martelle, II sold property at 12 Middle Road to Michelle Browser for $75,000

Vanessa Olsen As admin of Last Will of Erling Roy Olsen sold property at 112 Mountain Way to Alexander Love for $130,000

Kingsbury

The Quarry, LLC sold property at Lot 23 Alexander Lane to Richard Stanley for $32,000

Richard Stanley sold property at Lot 236 Alexander Way to Tony Morgan as Trustee of the Tony Morgan Revocable Trust for $319,900

Hessel McKenna Properties, LLC 19-21 McDowell Street ro Terry Wallace Lalande, Jr. for $148,000

The Quarry, LLC sold property at 10 Alexander Way Lot 21 to Richard Stanley for $32,000

The Quarry, LLC sold property at 12 Alexander Way Lot 20 to Richard Stanley for $32,000

Thomas Sullivan sold property at 3906 State Route 4 to Roger C. Mattison, Jr. for $350,000

Salem

Alexander C. & Katelyn M. Keys sold property at 152 South Main Street to Amanda Breen for $155,500 

White Creek 

Jeremy Gulley & Allison Powers-Gully sold property at 65 Gulley LAnd to Landview Holdings, LLC for $305,000

Whitehall

James H. Martell sold property at 57 Skene Street to MAtthew Bixby for $104,000

Winter Fellowship LLC. sold property at 80 Poultney Street to Aaron Gilles for $159,000

R&D to Benefit Lake George and Create Industry

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Protecting the water quality of Lake George has always been an environmental issue… However, it is also an economic issue. Jim Siplon, chief executive of the Warren County Economic Development Corporation, envisions the clear water of Lake George attracting more than tourists – it can attract industry to the area. 

Siplon spent 20 years of his career focusing on water as the chief operating officer of Just Water in Glens Falls. With his experience backing his vision, he believes that the Lake George Region can be a center for freshwater research and technology.

The Jefferson Project at Lake George is a collaboration between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, IBM research, and the Lake George Association. The goal of the technological study of water is to understand the impact of human activity on fresh water, and how to mitigate those effects. 

This project is focused on building a computing platform that captures and analyzes data from a network of sensors, which track water quality and movement. These sensors are used to create data about the lake’s overall water quality and food web… This technology will help to manage and protect Lake George, but also will create a guide for preserving other important lakes.

There are a variety of variables that are measured by the sensors, including weather, water run off, water circulation, and water quality. The incoming data is wirelessly communicated to multiple computers at IBM and Rensselaer to predict weather events, water runoff from surrounding mountains, and road salt that enters the water circulation. 

To preserve Lake George, it is important to acknowledge that the lake is changing… There has been an increase in Chloride input, algae has increased, and invasive species have taken hold. By utilizing science and technology, there can be both ecological and economic benefits to Lake George and the Lake George region.

For more information, please visit dfwi.rpi.edu

Artisan Ink Grand Opening October 28th

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There will be a grand opening for Artisan Ink on Saturday, October 28th, starting with a ribbon-cutting at 10:45 AM. This award-winning Tattoo and Piercing shop, owned and operated by the versatile Melissa Freebern, was recently relocated to 1263 Patterns Mill Road in Fort Ann after over a decade of operation in Queensbury.

The feature event of this grand opening will be a flash tattoo event. There will be a variety of tattoo designs to choose from, available first-come first-serve from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM for a total of $80. Artisan Ink will also be hosting a costume contest, a 50/50 raffle for charity, and have face painting! Food trucks will be on hand throughout the day, and music by Vinyl Vault will be featured from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. 

This is a great time to meet the artists of Artisan Ink. The Artisan Crew includes four Tattoo Artists: Melissa Ferbern (owner/operator), Whitney Rehn, Jade Ellen, and Eva Angrisani. It also includes Junior Artist Benny Brown, Piercer Rylea Healy, and Shop Manager Jennifer Baker. 

Melissa grew up in Warrensburg, and went to SUNY Adirondack to earn an associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, followed by earning her bachelor’s degree in psychology from SUNY Plattsburgh… However, she did not follow that path: “I have always been an artist, I have always been that person,” Melissa proudly stated.

Melissa credits her time at college as giving her the confidence to go into a male-dominated field: “Tattooing has evolved… It wasn’t a great industry for women period. Locally, there were no other female-owned tattoo shops. I just do what I want. When people tell me no, I say ‘Hmmm, I’ll just figure that out…’ That’s what college taught me. It taught me how to think for myself and have confidence in my decisions. That’s what led me into more of a business realm,” she said.

Melissa’s hard work and dedication have paid off. To have work done by Melissa you need to be a bit patient as she books out three to four months in advance.

Artisan Ink has come a long way from its original 900-square foot shop in Queensbury! Its new location is on 5 acres in Fort Ann… Melissa appreciates the history of the property. It had previously been a pole barn – a barn built during the Great Depression, when farmers would utilize old utility pole to help reduce construction costs – a square-dancing venue, and a biker bar. “It’s always been a really popular gathering place,” Melissa said. 

The 5 acre property features the pole barn, a house, two apartments, and a pavilion with a small bar. Melissa would like to eventually refurbish the pavilion for events, like birthday parties or weddings. 

Along with expanding the versatility of the property Melissa would also like to teach art classes. There is an art room where she would like to teach classes in pottery and ceramics. 

Melissa is an artist to watch as she expands the offerings of Artisan Ink. Come and enjoy the festive Halloween atmosphere and explore the shop’s new home! You may even go home with some new ink!

For more information, please visit the Artisan Ink Facebook page.

South Street DRI Ceremonial Groundbreaking

Written by Kate Haggerty on . Posted in Business, Community, Downtown, Featured, Workforce.

On the drizzly Friday afternoon of October 20th at 3:00 PM, the city of Glens Falls held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Glens Falls Event & Market Center on South Street. This $5-million development is the signature project of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI), and the groundbreaking was a celebration marking the economic comeback of the city, as well as a recognition of the DRI project’s role in the city’s ongoing growth.

Mayor Collins spoke at the event: “Today, developers, business owners and entrepreneurs are moving into the downtown area, restoring buildings, setting up businesses, directly and indirectly supported by the shot in the arm the DRI has provided,” He said.

The area of South Street where the Event & Market Center will be built has already attracted investment along the corridor – two businesses, the Golden Monkey Lounge and Taco Kings Jalisco, are now open across the street from where the Event & Market Center will be located.

The groundbreaking was attended by State Senator Dan Stec, who remarked: “It’s a lot easier to advocate for a community when a community delivers, and does a great job with previous grants. So, Mayor to you and your team, you make it very easy for us to go to and talk to our former colleague, current Secretary of State, Robert Rodriquez and say ‘Hey, the money and investment that the state makes in Glens Falls is a good risk and great return on investment, and just look at what they have done in the past.’ I’m thrilled that you mentioned all of the work that you have done here.”

Assembly member Carrie Woerner also spoke at the event: “Congratulations Mayor Collins and the City of Glens Falls on this great occasion. I know that you have worked for many years to make this happen ,and it’s great to be here on the cusp of this brand new development,” she said. Assemblywoman Woerner went on to highlight Governor Hochul’s leadership in securing the DRI funds, and Empire State Development for their leadership. 

The event space is expected to be the new home of the Glens Falls Farmers Market, and host community events… However, The Glens Falls Farmers Market voiced concerns over the Event & Market Center via a press release the same day as the ground breaking event: “Despite the city portraying the new venue as progress, the Farmers Market board and its members view many aspects of this project as setbacks. The proposed space is notably smaller, reducing the market’s current size and offering little to no room for future growth. Other issues include logistical hurdles with loading and unloading, traffic & parking, (and) absence of heating within the facility while being advertised as year-round,” The Glens Falls Farmers Market press release stated. 

The Farmers Market board will be convening a meeting with its members to decide the market’s future, and the possibility of relocating the market to a new venue either in Glens Falls or elsewhere.

Interfaith Service at Christ United Methodist Church

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A interfaith prayer service will be held in Glens Falls at Christ United Methodist Church on Sunday, October 22nd, 2023 at 1:00 PM. Please join community leaders at this prayer service to pray for peace. The “Let There Be Peace on Earth and Let It Begin With Me” pray service is taking place due to the Israel-Hamas War.

As of October 18th, the war between Israel and Hamas has entered its twelfth day. This conflict began on October 7th, 2023 when the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched an unprecedented assault on Israel… At least 1,400 Israelis have been killed and more than 2,700 Palestinians have been killed during this conflict.

All are welcome to attend the prayer service at Christ United Methodist Church.

Agricultural Stewardship Association: Farm Leasing Circle

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On Thursday, October 26th, 2023, the Washington County Fair Office – located at 392 Old Schuylerville Road in Greenwich – will be hosting  a Farm Lease Learning Circle for Non Farming Landowners. This event will take place between 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM.

This event provides information to any landowner who would like more information about making their land available for farming. Nicole Tommell from the Cornell Cooperative Extension and farmers Jason Heitman and Andrea Grom will talk about what should be considered in developing a successful farm lease. The event provides an opportunity to meet landowners and service producers, ask questions, and learn about future goals. 

The Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA) is a non-profit, community-supported land conservancy dedicated to protecting local farm land and working forests from encroaching development. The ASA is one of the very few land trusts in New York State focused exclusively on conserving working farms and forests. The ASA was founded in 1990, and has helped to conserve over 30.200 acres of 165 properties in Washington and Rensselaer counties.

This program is supported by American Farmland Trust, with support from the New York State Conservation Partnership Program and the New York Environmental Protection Fund.

For more information, please visit agstewardship.org

The City of Glens Falls Hosts Ceremonial Groundbreaking for Central DRI Project

Written by Kate Haggerty on . Posted in Business, Community, Downtown, Featured.

On Friday, October 20th, 2023, at 3:00 PM, the city of Glens Falls will be hosting a ceremonial groundbreaking to mark the start of construction of the City’s $5-million event and market center. This is the signature project of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative.

The $4.55-million contract for this building project was awarded to Bunkoff General Contractors Inc. out of Latham, New York, winning the bid over five other contractors. The project – located between 51 and 63 South Street – will be a 6,000 square-foot farmers market and event space. The Market Center pavilion will be the year-round home of the farmers market and other community events. 

“We’re pleased to now be able to show on-the-ground progress on South Street that reflects all of the work that City staff have done together with consultants, designers, and other professionals to bring this to fruition,” said Glens Falls Mayor Bill Collins. 

This investment is expected to bring more shoppers and investment to what for decades has been a run-down commercial area: “The Event and Market Center is expected to be transformative – and not just to South Street,” Collins said. “It will no longer be the last corridor of the city untouched by economic progress.”

“It has been a marathon to bring this project to fruition,” said Glens Falls Economic Development Director Jeff Flagg. “Following the sudden passing of my long-time predecessor, Ed Bartholomew, and amid the 30-month disruption of the COVID pandemic the City staff, consultants, and advisors spent more than a year just getting the project back on track… And then, with the update in the project parameters, and the increasing costs of materials and labor, we had to ensure that the proposal was still economically viable and acceptable to the state,” Flagg said.

The groundbreaking ceremony will take place at 57 South Street in Glens Falls at 3:00 PM on Friday, October 20th, 2023.

SUNY’s Free Application Period: October 16th to 29th

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For the first time, students applying to up to five SUNY schools can save money between October 16th and October 29th, by either using the SUNY application or the Common Application. SUNY will waive the application fees across all 64 colleges and universities for these two weeks! During this two-week free application period, there is no special code needed; however, to apply via the common application, you need to apply campus by campus. On each of the State University of New York member pages, there will be a question that says, “It is free application weeks with The State University of New York through October 29th! Would you like SUNY to pay your application fee?” By clicking yes, the application fee will be waived. This option is available for up to five SUNY schools. 

There is no refund available for students who applied prior to the free application period. This offer is only available between October 16th and October 29th. SUNY will not refund application fees for applications submitted before or after those dates.

In addition to Free App Week, SUNY offers ongoing fee waivers that apply to 60-percent of all high school students in New York State. Students who are in foster care, students who have military connections, low-income students, and students at 500-plus designated high schools can apply to up to seven campuses for free, saving up to $350 any time during the year. 

“Education is the backbone of our society, and I am committed to providing opportunities that support every student’s journey to a higher education,” Governor Kathy Hochul said.

SUNY recommends that students apply by December 1st, 2023 – this maximizes financial aid, campus housing, and consideration for the major of choice. There may be certain application deadlines for certain programs of study! Applicants for an Early Decision Program or Early Action Programs should apply by December 1st, 2023. 

SUNY is the largest comprehensive public university system in the United States. It was officially founded in 1948, with the consolidation of 29 unaffiliated colleges. This state university system currently  includes research universities, liberal arts colleges, specialization and technical colleges, health science centers, land-grant colleges, and 30 community colleges.

93% of New Yorkers live within 15 miles of a SUNY campus! Right now, there are more than 370,000 students who are currently enrolled in The State University of New York, 88,000 faculty and staff, and 3-million alumni.

The State University of New York is committed to providing a quality education at an affordable price. For more information, please visit SUNY.edu

All-Electric, Battery-Powered Aircraft Lands at Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport

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BETA A250 Hover Test

Beta Technologies, out of Burlington, Vermont, has completed a successful landing of an all-electric, battery-powered aircraft at Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport, as part of a longer trip down the east coast. The flight lasted 49 minutes and the airplane flew a total of 84 miles according to Beta Technologies public affairs team member Will Guisbond.

This is a step towards solving the problem of the aviation industry creating 3 to 9% of all emissions, and becoming more sustainable. Beta’s systems include an all-electric aircraft, charging infrastructure, and training programs for pilots and support staff. 

Beta Technologies was incorporated in 2017 by Kyle Clark – an experienced pilot, engineer and entrepreneur. Clark became the company’s first test pilot, learning to fly in helicopters and earning his FAA qualifications for a powered lift rating. In the past three years, Beta’s aircraft has flown over 26,000 miles, completing over three years of piloted flights towards achieving FAA certification. 

Beta’s first customer was United Therapeutics led by CEO Martine Rothblatt, who awarded Beta a $48-million dollar contract. United Therapeutics was looking for efficient transportation methods for organs intended for human transplant. UPS was another early customer; they ordered 10 aircraft in 2021, and reserved the right to order another 140.

Beta’s electric motors are quieter and have a smaller carbon footprint, with zero operational emissions compared to an equivalent gasoline engine. This type of aircraft also requires less maintenance, and the motors are run from lithium-ion batteries. Beta Technologies is expected to have the capability to produce up to 300 aircraft per year by 2027. 

Beta Technologies built their factory on a 40-acre site in South Burlington, Vermont. The production facility was designed to be sustainable, which is an important aspect of Beta’s mission to decarbonize the aviation sector. It is equipped with 260 geothermal wells to provide energy and temperature control, and there are also nearly three acres of roof-mounted solar panels. 

The 188,500-square-foot electric aircraft factory is expected to create hundreds of jobs as Beta ramps up production. These aircrafts will be used across the cargo, medical, defense and passenger industries.

This multi-leg flight will have traveled from Burlington, Vermont, to Duke Field Air Force Base in Florida to deliver the aircraft to a Beta Technologies customer. For more information, please visit https:www.beta.team

The Crandall Library & Cornell Cooperative Extension: “Winterize & Energize” Series

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Do you think your home could be more energy efficient? During week one of a four-week “Winterize and Energize” series, energy advisors from the Albany County Cornell Cooperative Extension will explain the NYSERDA home energy savings program.

NYSERDA is The New York State Energy Research And Development Authority, which works to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, accelerate economic growth, and improve the quality of life for all New Yorkers. The information that will be presented will include what program is a good fit for you and your home, how to get started, a walkthrough of the process, and what incentives are available. 

The October 23rd W&E will provide information on Energy Audits with Jack Hall Plumbing & Heating. The topics covered in this presentation will include” What is an energy audit?” and why it is beneficial for energy savings for your home. This presentation will explain the basic steps of an energy audit, and what to expect from a contractor. The tax incentives available for an energy audit will also be explained during the presentation.  

On October 30th, the W&E presentation will feature “Heat Pumps 101” where topics will include what heat pumps are, how they can be used in heating and cooling your home, and are whether heat pumps are the right choice for you.

The final presentation of the “Winterize & Energize” series culminates on November 6th, with a presentation featuring Solar/Community Solar and Solar/EVs. This presentation will include information about determining if solar power is a good fit for your home, as well as an overview of rooftop solar, ground-mounted solar, and community solar. Other topics will include what to expect with solar power, what questions to ask your contractor, and a summary of electric vehicles.

For more information about this series, please visit crandalllibrary.org